SATURDAY

AUGUST 29, 2026

5pm - 7pm

Followed by an evening enjoying specials and experiences at participating restaurants in Downtown Arcadia.

223 N. First Avenue (parking lot)

Just north of Transit Plaza

We will be celebrating local community heroes:

Arcadia Unified School District
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Fenton Fong Eng and Fong's Kung Fu
Peter Amundson, Chair of the Patriotic Festivals
Assistance League
Arcadia Rotary
Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation

BIG GIVEAWAY

We're giving away awesome prizes! You could win:

$100 or $50 gift certificate to a Downtown Arcadia restaurant or coffee/tea shop.
REI Bike, donated by Downtown Arcadia
Hilton Arcadia Complimentary Night Stay
Taste of Arcadia Tickets Donated by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Tickets to John Waite Concert donated by the Arcadis Performing Arts Foundation

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Check in by 5:45pm day of event to pick up your official ticket for the BIG Giveaway.

You must be present to win at event.

Bring a donation to get an extra chance ticket for the Big Giveaway

The Assistance League will be collecting gender‑neutral socks (kids to adult sizes), large toothpaste tubes, and comb and brush sets at the event. Donations help our neighbord in need.

Schedule

5:00 PM — Check in for the BIG Giveaway. Visit Community booths, vendors, and sponsors.
5:45 PM — Fong’s Kung Fu Demo
6:00 PM — BIG Giveaway & Local Hero Awards
7:00 PM — Dine at your favorite restaurant in Downtown Arcadia. Enjoy special promotions and activities at participating restaurants throughout Downtown Arcadia.

Participating Restaurants in Downtown Arcadia

After the Big Giveaway and award ceremony, we encourage you to dine in Downtown Arcadia. Enjoy special promotions and activities at these participating restaurants throughout Downtown Arcadia.

All India Cafe 48 E. Huntington Dr.

Offering small bites at event site and specials

Goki Cafe 214 N. First Ave.

Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant 145 E. Huntington Dr.

Discount on food. Live Music and performances by Neighborhood Music School students.

Outback Steakhouse 166 E. Huntington Dr.

First 50 people get a voucher for a free Aussie-tizer. Guests have a chance to win at Outback Steakhouse swag bag plus a $50 gift card. Outdoor seating available.

Win one of our Limited-edition T-shirts

Dine at a participating restaurant night of event, take a photo, share on facebook or instagram, tag Downtown Arcadia. You’ll be entered for a chance to win an “I Love Downtown Arcadia” T‑shirt.

Event Map and Parking

233 N. First Avenue is located just north of Transit Plaza. Parking is available on side streets near the event as well as the parking lot on Wheeler.

Thank you to our sponsors

This event is proudly produced and hosted by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. A heartfelt thank you to the volunteer committee for generously dedicating their time and talents to make this event a success.

Downtown Arcadia | P.O. Box 661960 | Arcadia, CA 91066 US

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