Live Music, Costume Contest, and Artist Market

Check in at 43rd and Brooklyn to enjoy all-day entertainment and more! Dance along to K-Pop hits with DJs Moobek, Accia and Hwarang, watch and cheer on your friends in a Sakura-Con cosplay contest, and shop the artist market.

12:00 PM | Mak Fai Kung Fu Lion Dance

Founded in 1974 by Grandmaster Mak Hin Fai, Mak Fai is Seattle’s premier lion dance troupe, known for dynamic performances and deep cultural roots. Specializing in Hung Sing Choy Lay Fut style Kung Fu and traditional Southern-style lion dancing, the group performs year-round across the region. Dedicated to keeping the tradition alive, Mak Fai trains the next generation of performers and shares the art of lion dance with communities throughout Greater Seattle.

1:00 PM | K-Pop Dance Crews

Enjoy special performances from local K-Pop dance crews throughout their sets.

B-OND
B-OND Dance Collective is a group of passionate creatives who have come together for their love of dance. While they know how to have fun, their main focus is creating a safe space for dancers to grow and connect with one another in this growing community.
original choreography and community events!

BAE BLADES
Bae Blades is a high-energy K-pop dance crew known for both awesome covers of iconic K-pop choreography and their own original routines.

CLAUDIA OF VS
VS (Verses) is an R&B/Hip-Hop collective that was formed in the Summer of 2024 by Battalion Entertainment in Seattle, Washington. They have performed at various events within the Greater Seattle Area such as the Chinatown-ID Night Market, Seattle Asian American Film Festival – Summer Cinema, Panda Fest as well as other Hip-Hop dance showcases, which have allowed them to make  Their goal is to revolutionize the music industry as Asian American females pioneering the path for aspiring artists!

1:30 PM | DJ Moobek, DJ Accia, and DJ Hwarang

Dance along to K-Pop hits from the hottest DJs in Seattle’s K-Pop scene! DJ Moobek, DJ Accia, and DJ Hwarang, presented in partnership with C89.5.

DJ Moobek is an internationally touring DJ and award-winning music producer from South Korea, now based in the U.S. With over 25 years of experience, he has shared stages with numerous major artists and performed at global festivals like Ultra Korea and Paradiso. He brings explosive K-pop, EDM, and hip-hop energy to every set. Moobek is also the founder of KCORE PRODUCTION, a company dedicated to connecting global audiences with top-tier Korean music experiences.

4:00 PM | Cosplay Contest

Cheer on your friends in a special Sakura-Con cosplay contest!

Register at the Sakura-Con tent by 3:30pm located at 43rd and Brooklyn to participate and enter for one of the following categories: Best in Show, Best Youth (under 18), Best Group, and Best In-Theme (for Boba!).

Category winners will receive Seattle Boba Fest swag bag. Best in Show will receive one Sakura-Con membership with +1 to Sakura-Con 2026.

Artist Market Showcases Unique Finds

Shop local makers, artists, and more in this curated market at Seattle Boba Fest!