Jul 23 – Jul 25, 2026
Samoa Cultural Days and Tanoa Festival in Tacoma
Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s 16th Samoa Cultural Days run July 23–25, 2026 in Tacoma, closing with the outdoor Tanoa Festival on Saturday at Mount Tahoma High School.
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Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s 16th Annual Samoa Cultural Days run Thursday, July 23 through Saturday, July 25, 2026 across Tacoma venues. Thursday opens with a Samoa Community Banquet, Friday features Samoa Youth Gospel Night, and Saturday culminates in the outdoor Tanoa Festival with performances, cultural exhibitions, food vendors, and family programming.
APCC’s campus at 4851 South Tacoma Way anchors the week; community listings place Saturday’s Tanoa Festival at Mount Tahoma High School baseball field (4634 South 74th Street). Expect Fa’a Samoa dance, music, crafts, cuisine, and fellowship open to first-timers and returning families alike.
When: July 23–25, 2026 (Tanoa Festival Saturday, July 25)
Where: Asia Pacific Cultural Center area / Mount Tahoma High School, Tacoma, WA
Confirm banquet tickets, gospel-night doors, and Saturday festival hours on the APCC Samoa Cultural Days post before you go.
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