MANAFest™

UTOPIA Washington’s MANAFest is back!

Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Green River College’s Auburn Campus for a day filled with culture, food, music, performances, workshops, vendors, community connection, and so much more.

MANAFest brings together Pacific Islander communities from across Washington State to celebrate who we are, where we come from, and the futures we’re building together.

August 29, 2026
Green River College – Auburn Campus
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
FREE FOR THE COMMUNITY

Get your family, your friends, and your village together—we’ll see you there!

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History

It is with great excitement that we introduce UTOPIA Washington’s MANAFest™ —an embodiment of our core beliefs, mission, and the collective legacy we have built together. MANAFest™ is not just a celebration; it is a manifestation of our commitment to creating ecosystems of care and safety for our communities through Black and Brown organizing, prioritizing land and bodily autonomy, and reclaiming our cultural narratives. It is a celebration of our journey, our commitment, and our shared vision for a world free from oppression.

In 2022, during our Strategic Planning Retreat, we crafted the MANAfesto – a testament to our core beliefs driving our purpose and mission. Rooted in principled struggle, sustainability through connection to community and land, intersectional experiential and cultural knowledge, and agency with urgency, this MANAfesto guides our pledge to replacing systems of oppression with ecosystems of care. Recognizing its potential, UTOPIA WA took a forward-thinking step by officially trademarking MANAFest™ with the State of Washington on August 12, 2023.

Come, be a part of MANAFest™ 2025, as we transform our MANAfesto into a vibrant reality, weaving together our stories, our history, mission, and vision into a fabric of cultural celebration and communal empowerment.

2026 Vendor Application

We’re looking for:

• Food Vendors & Food Trucks
• Retail Vendors
• Artists & Makers
• Community Organizations
• Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

MANAFest is an opportunity to showcase your products, connect with thousands of community members, and be part of a vibrant celebration of Pacific Islander excellence.

Vendor spots are limited and expected to fill quickly.

Applications will close on July 3 at 5:00 PM (PT), or sooner if all spaces are filled.

Don’t wait until the last minute—secure your spot today!

Apply Now: Scan the QR code in the graphic or complete the vendor application by clicking the button below.

We hope you’ll join us!

Questions? Contact manafest@utopiawa.org

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Vendor Interest & Application Form