2026 Asian Mid-Autumn Festival

9/26/2026, Saturday, September 26th, 2026

Location: North Sherwood Forest Community Park, 3140 N Sherwood Forest Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70814

Asian Mid-Autumn Festival

Celebrate Culture. Build Community. Make a Difference.

Join us as a volunteer for BREC's Asian Mid-Autumn Festival, a vibrant celebration of the rich and diverse Asian cultures represented throughout East Baton Rouge Parish! This family-friendly community event features cultural performances, hands-on crafts, delicious food, educational demonstrations, and interactive activities that celebrate the traditions surrounding the Harvest Moon.

As a volunteer, you'll play an important role in welcoming guests and helping create an enjoyable and memorable experience for thousands of attendees. Whether you're greeting visitors, assisting with crafts, taking photos, or helping vendors and staff, your support helps make this celebration possible.

Come experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions of Asia while giving back to your community!

Volunteer Duties

Volunteers may be assigned to one of the following areas:

• Event Setup & Breakdown – Assist with setting up tables, tents, signage, decorations, and event materials before the festival and help with cleanup afterward.
• Patron Registration – Welcome guests, answer questions, and assist with event check-in and information.
• Craft Tables – Help participants with cultural crafts and activities while encouraging creativity and engagement.
• Photography – Capture memorable moments throughout the event for future promotions and community outreach.
• Guest Services – Provide directions, answer questions, assist families, and help ensure guests have a positive experience.
• Runner – Support event staff by delivering supplies, assisting vendors, and helping wherever additional assistance is needed.

No experience is necessary—just a positive attitude, reliability, and a passion for serving the community.

Volunteer Requirements

• Minimum volunteer age: 15 years old
• Friendly, dependable, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods.
• Able to stand, walk, and assist throughout the duration of your assigned shift.
• Volunteers are expected to remain for the entire shift they register for.

Volunteer Shifts

1st Shift: 11AM-3PM

2nd Shift: 2:30PM-6PM

3rd Shift: 5PM-7:30PM

Volunteer Guidelines

• Please bring a reusable water bottle to help us reduce single-use plastics and keep our parks clean.
• Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes are required for safety. (No Crocs, sandals, flip-flops, or other open-toed footwear.)
• Dress comfortably for the weather while maintaining appropriate volunteer attire.
• Tank tops, crop tops, spaghetti straps, spandex, and shorts with an inseam shorter than 4 inches are not permitted.
• Volunteers are expected to remain for the entire shift they sign up for unless approved by the volunteer supervisor.
• Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator when you arrive and before leaving your shift.
• Be courteous, welcoming, and respectful to all guests, vendors, performers, and fellow volunteers.
• Have fun, embrace the cultural experience, and help create an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone attending the festival!

Thank you for helping us celebrate culture, community, and connection at the Asian Mid-Autumn Festival!