Hmong Wausau Festival returning Aug. 1-2 with performances, food and sports

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -The Hmong Wausau Festival returns Aug. 1-2.

The Hmong Wausau Festival is held annually to preserve and promote Hmong culture through music, dance, sports, food and community engagement, while inviting the broader community to experience Hmong traditions.

It’s held at the People’s Sports Complex, 602 E. Kent St. It brings thousands of visitors to Wausau for a weekend focused on Hmong culture, heritage and community.

Organizers say the annual event is among Central Wisconsin’s largest cultural festivals, featuring traditional Hmong dance, live entertainment, sports tournaments, cultural exhibits, authentic Hmong cuisine, vendors and family-friendly activities.

“This event is what makes our community great,” organizer Yee Leng Xiong said. “People come from across the country to Central Wisconsin for a weekend of music, sports, food and fun.”

Admission is open to the public. Tickets cost $11 for a one-day pass or $20 for a two-day pass.

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