Umami Fest, billed as “The Food Fest of the Summer,” takes place Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 27, from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. at Westpark Plaza, 3735-3999 Alton Parkway, Irvine.
Free parking. Kids under 12 enter free. Ticket prices: $6 plus fees at the door. Umami Gold Pass is $80 plus fees.
Stage events:
Saturday, July 26
12-12:30 p.m.: Live tuna cutting show
1:30-1:30 p.m.: Tonario Orchestra
1:30-2 p.m.: Ryujin Taiko
2:30-2:45 p.m.: Hive Dance Team
4-4:30 p.m.: Costa Mesa Kendo Dojo
5-6 p.m.: “Try Taiko” with Akaoni Daiko
6-7 p.m.: DJ Cann
Sunday, July 27
12-12:30 p.m.: Live tuna cutting show
12:30-1 p.m: Gravis Cheer
1-1:30 p.m.: Stephanie Yanez
2-2:30 p.m.: Fuji Japanese Music
2:30-3 p.m.: Viorhythm
3:30-4 p.m.: Hive Dance Team
4-4:15 p.m.: Kimono Fashion Show
5-6 p.m.: DJ Cann
Vendor List
California Fish Grill
Ciara’s Chocolate
Samurai Experience (Saturday only)
Honda-Ya
Takoyaki Yamachan
Mochill Mochi Crepe
Kondo Sando
House of Wagyu
Tao’s Bao
Tenkatori
Taiko
Chuby Club
Japadog
KRP Lato Pinoy Street Food
Wazen Beef
Daikokuya
Gindaco
Hero USA
Kagura
Onigiri by Hyuga
Yatai LA
Wagyu Street
Press Butter Sand
Pillow Talk
Boba Bestie
Pasta Puffs
Tokyo Hungry Pizza
Mochy Japanese Food
Mansae Korean Egg Toast Sandwiches
Beard Papa
Eastern Tales Thai Tea
Handel’s Ice Cream
Hawaiian Breez
Bobby92Collectibles (Saturday only)
Picklemimim
Meetyo Studio
Suntory RTD-Maruhai
Chi Forest
Soma Suisan-Tuna Bowl
Flash Calligraphy
Akasha Designs
Clean Slate Permanent Jewelry