Asia in a Bite is giving the DMV two weekends to plan around food: October 24–25, 2026, at Tingey Plaza in Washington DC, followed by October 31–November 1 at One Loudoun in Ashburn. Both stops have free admission, with food, drinks and merchandise sold separately.
The outdoor festival brings together food stalls, sweets, merchandise and DJ music. You can make a meal out of a few different vendors, browse between bites and stay for the entertainment. Reserve a free arrival window before heading out; each location has its own booking page.
Asia in a Bite 2026 dates, locations and hours
- Washington DC: Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25, at Tingey Plaza, 101 Tingey St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. Current Tixr reservations run 11 a.m.–7 p.m. each day.
- Northern Virginia: Saturday and Sunday, October 31–November 1, at One Loudoun, 44578 Atwater Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147. Current Tixr reservations run noon–8 p.m. each day.
- Admission: Free RSVP for either location. Bring a separate budget for anything you want to eat, drink or buy.
A timing note for Ashburn: One Loudoun’s calendar still gives different hours. The noon–8 p.m. schedule above follows the current event-specific Tixr arrival slots, checked October 14. Recheck your selected session before leaving.
Reserve for Washington DC, October 24–25 · Reserve for One Loudoun, October 31–November 1
The DC stop brings food stalls and K-pop to Navy Yard
For the Tingey Plaza weekend, the organizer’s October brief calls for 20–30 Asian food vendors and about 10 merchandise vendors, along with Bar Movement, a K-pop dance party, karaoke and a live DJ. The Navy Yard event calendar also lists the October 24 and 25 dates.
This is a daytime market with a night-market theme, so you do not need to wait until evening. Pick a lunch or early-dinner window, then give yourself time to walk the stalls before deciding what to order.
The DC reservation page currently features names including Mao’s Bao, Kin Thai, Lechon Bae, JOJOTAKOYAKI, Tang Hu Lulu and 1 Meter Yakitori. Treat that as the organizer’s current featured list, rather than a guarantee of every stall or dish on both days; the festival uses rotating lineups.
One Loudoun gets the following weekend
The Ashburn stop lands on Halloween weekend, October 31–November 1. The One Loudoun listing advertises food and merchandise vendors plus live DJ music at the Atwater Drive event site.
Its advertised vendor total differs from the organizer’s general listings, so a fixed count is less useful than checking the current lineup. The Virginia ticket page features Mao’s Bao, TZoneDessert, Kin Thai, Lechon Bae and Yume Asian Fusion, among other names.
Use 44578 Atwater Drive when planning your arrival. One Loudoun’s general town-center address appears in some listings, but the festival’s schedule identifies the Atwater Drive site. Follow event signs and posted parking rules once you arrive.
What to eat—and what “free entry” covers
The appeal is being able to try a few things without committing to one restaurant. The festival’s food highlights include dumplings, yakitori, tanghulu, grilled squid, noodles and desserts. Those are examples from the series; an event-specific menu can change.
Going with a friend makes it easier to split a savory dish and leave room for something sweet. Browse the menus first, check the posted prices and ask individual vendors about ingredients or allergies. There is no reason to assume every stall takes the same payment method or has the same dietary options.
Free admission gets you into the market. It does not include a tasting package, meals or drinks. Choose your location, day and arrival window on the corresponding reservation page so you do not accidentally book the other weekend.
Plan your visit
For Tingey Plaza, consider Metro to Navy Yard–Ballpark and check your walking route to 101 Tingey St. SE. For One Loudoun, plan around the Atwater Drive location and leave time to find parking and walk to the stalls.
Both events are outdoors. Wear shoes you can comfortably stand in, check the forecast and the organizer’s latest updates, and allow time for food lines. A reserved arrival window does not promise a particular wait at an individual vendor.
For more nearby plans, see DC Spot’s fall festivals in Washington DC, things to do in Washington DC this week and things to do in Northern Virginia this week.
Asia in a Bite DC and Northern Virginia FAQ
When is Asia in a Bite coming to Washington DC?
The announced DC weekend is October 24–25, 2026, at Tingey Plaza. The current event-specific reservation page offers arrival windows from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days.
When is Asia in a Bite at One Loudoun?
The announced One Loudoun weekend is October 31–November 1, 2026. Tixr currently lists arrival windows from noon to 8 p.m. each day. The venue calendar shows conflicting hours, so follow the current reservation page and check again before traveling.
Is Asia in a Bite free?
Admission is free, and free RSVP windows are available online. Food, drinks and merchandise cost extra.
Where are the two festivals?
The DC event is at Tingey Plaza, 101 Tingey St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. The Northern Virginia event is at One Loudoun’s festival site, 44578 Atwater Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147.
Is the festival suitable for families?
Both ticket pages list all-ages admission and an outdoor, family-friendly setting. Plan for the weather and time spent standing or waiting for food.
Will the same vendors be at both events?
Some names appear on both featured-vendor lists, but lineups rotate. Check the page for the weekend you plan to attend rather than assuming a dish or vendor will be at both.
Photos supplied for DC Spot’s coverage from the festival archive; all show previous events. Reporting checked October 14, 2026, against the organizer’s October email, current Tixr listings, festival schedule and venue information. Dates, hours and lineups may change.
