March 12, 2025 (Dayton, OR) — The highly anticipated AAPI Food & Wine Fest returns on May 17 & 18, 2025, celebrating the rich culinary and viticultural contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Formerly known as the Oregon AAPI Food & Wine Festival, the non-profit has been renamed to AAPI Food & Wine to broaden its reach and further its long-term mission of fostering diversity in the food and beverage industry nationwide.
The sold out success returns for year three on May 17 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Stoller Family Estate Experience Center in the heart of Oregon’s esteemed wine country. May is Oregon Wine Month and AAPI Heritage Month, and this Fest is celebrating both in a big way, offering attendees curated bites and flights from AAPI-owned Oregon restaurants and wineries (full lineup listed below).
In addition to its signature tastings and chef-driven experiences, the non-profit plans to introduce wine education opportunities for AAPI restaurateurs, as well as pop-up events to deepen community engagement and highlight AAPI talent beyond the main festival weekend, locally and nationwide.
Festival Highlights
In its third year, attendees will enjoy an unparalleled lineup of AAPI-led wineries, talented AAPI local chefs, and immersive food and wine experiences, with exclusive access to a VIP Lounge, featuring James Beard nominated chefs Carlo Lamagna (Magna Kusina and Magna Kainan) on Saturday, May 17 and Peter Cho (Hanoak & Jeju) on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Participating Wineries & Chefs
The 2025 Oregon festival will feature an esteemed selection of AAPI-owned wineries and local culinary talents spread throughout the two-day festivities, including
- Alexana Winery, CHO Wines, Et Fille Wines, Evening Land Vineyards, Hundred Suns Wine, Junichi Fujita, Kristof Farms, Landmass Wines, Nash Vineyards, Shiba Wichern
- Annam VL, Chochu Local Island BBQ, Golden Triangle, Kau Kau, Memoire Ca Phe, Obon Shokudo, Oma’s Hideaway, Oyatsupan Bakers, Phaya Thai, The Soop, Sugarpine Drive-In, Toya Ramen
- Spirit of Sage Mobile Bar’s non-alcoholic cocktails and Dappled Tonic Water
A Growing Commitment to AAPI Representation
“As we expand beyond Oregon, we remain committed to championing AAPI voices in food and wine—one bite, one sip, and one conversation at a time,” said Lois Cho, Founder and Executive Director of AAPI Food & Wine. “We’re excited to offer new educational opportunities for AAPI restaurateurs and create more spaces for connection and representation in the industry.”
Tickets & More Information
Tickets for AAPI Food & Wine Fest 2025 go live on March 15, 2025. General admission tickets ($75) include twelve unique bites, ten wine tasters and two non-alcoholic mocktail tasters. VIP Tickets ($125) include access to the VIP Lounge with exclusive bites from VIP Chefs Carlo Lamagna and Peter Cho and sparkling wine from CHO Wines, in addition to general admission tastings. Stay updated by following @AAPIFoodandWine on social media or visiting www.aapifoodandwine.com for the latest announcements, vendor additions, and event details. For potential partnerships outside of Oregon, reach out to info@aapifoodandwine.com
About AAPI Food & Wine
Founded in 2023 by Lois Cho (Executive Director of AAPI Food & Wine and CEO/owner of CHO Wines) and Joshua Chang (President of AAPI Food & Wine and local food and wine photographer), AAPI Food & Wine is a 501(c)6 non-profit dedicated to fostering diversity in the traditionally eurocentric wine industry. By celebrating unconventional food and wine pairings, the organization aims to engage a growing demographic of young and diverse wine enthusiasts. Inspired by the intersection of AAPI Heritage Month and Oregon Wine Month in May, AAPI Food & Wine champions inclusivity and cultural representation in the world of wine.
