FOOD CONTESTS INFORMATION
PHỞ EATING CONTEST / THI ĂN PHỞ NHANH
On your marks, get set, GO! Start slurping phở as fast as you can! Join us for our 10th annual Phở Eating Contest. This intense contest will bring in crowds to see who will be the fastest Phở eating competitor. Who will bring home the grand prize this year and the title of Phở Eating Contest Champion? Sign up today and may the slurping be in your favor.
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When:
Friday, February 9th
7:00 PM – Round 1
8:00 PM – Round 2
Saturday, February 10th
5:00 PM – Round 3
8:00 PM – Round 4
Sunday, February 11th
4:00 PM – Round 5
8:00 PM – Phở Eating Contest Finals
PRIZE: 1st Place on our FINAL round – Flat Screen TV
RULES
- Must finish a bowl of pho! No noodles, meat, soup, etc. in order to be qualified for the next round!
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply By: Sunday, January 21st AT 11:59 PM
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $13
MILK TEA DRINKING CONTEST
Do you go out for boba daily? Do you love your teas and milk teas? Do you think you can out drink milk tea faster than anyone else? Come sign up for the milk tea drinking contest to prove that you can!
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When:
Friday, February 9th
5:30 PM – Round 1
Saturday, February 10th
4:00 PM – Round 2
PRIZE
- 1st Place – $25 Gift Card
- 2nd Place– $25 Gift Card
RULES
- All contestants will be given 3 cups of milk tea.
- The first person to finish 3 cups is a winner!
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply By: Sunday, January 21st AT 11:59 PM
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $10
WATERMELON EATING CONTEST
Do you love watermelon? Think you can finish all of your watermelon slices before everyone else? Come check out this fierce competition to see who is the fastest at downing all the watermelon slices! Sign up for the Watermelon Eating contest if you think you have what it takes to win!!
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When:
Saturday, February 10th
7:00 PM – Round 1
Sunday, February 11th
5:00 PM – Round 2
PRIZE: $25 Cash Prize
RULES
- All contestants will be given a big slice of watermelon.
- The first one to finish all their watermelon with minimal spillage will take home a prize!
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply By: Sunday, January 21st AT 11:59 PM
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $9
ENTERTAINMENT CONTESTS INFORMATION
MODERN DANCE COMPETITION
Dance like no one’s watching! Talented dance teams from all over Southern California battle it out with their coolest dance moves for cash prizes. Sign up today or enjoy the show!
LOCATION & TIME
Main Stage on Saturday, February 10th at 11:30am
PRIZE
- 1st Place – $300
- 2nd Place– $100
RULES
- All teams must be a group of 7 dancers or more.
- Performances must be between 5 minutes to 8 minutes long.
- One minute before the performance will be reserved for setup, and one minute after the performance will be reserved for clean up.
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply By: Sunday, January 21st AT 11:59 PM
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $36
13 CARD GAME
Do you like card games? Do you know the game called 13? If you know, you should play for a prize!
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When: Friday, February 9th
6:30 PM – Round 1
9:00 PM – Round 2
PRIZE $35 Cash Prize
RULES
- There will be a total of 4 players each in 4 different games.
- The first person to win 3 times will move on to the final round.
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open Applications – No Deadline
Contestants may also sign up in person on the days of the event at the Contest Booth
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $7
BẦU CUA CÁ CỌP – NEW!
What is Tếtwithout some hype with Bầu Cua Cá Cọp? Test your luck this year with our favorite classic childhood game.
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When: Saturday, February 10th
3:30 PM – Round 1
5:00 PM – Round 2
6:30 PM – Round 3
PRIZE UVSA Tet Fest Merch + Sponsored Gifts
RULES
- Players will bet their tickets in increments of 5, maximum 20 tickets in different objects.
- The winner is the person who gain the most tickets.
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open Applications – No Deadline
Contestants may also sign up in person on the days of the event at the Contest Booth
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $5
CULTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT
Interested in learning more about our Tet Festival and the Tet Culture? Join us in a Scavenger Hunt!
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When:
Saturday, February 10th
12 PM – Round 1
Sunday, February 11th
12 PM – Round 2
PRIZE UVSA Tet Fest Merch + Sponsored Gifts
RULES
- The round starts when contestants are passed with hints and clues for the Hunt.
- Take picture with the task/object in order to qualify for the task.
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open Applications – No Deadline
Contestants may also sign up in person on the days of the event at the Contest Booth
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $2
SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT
Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate champion at Smash Bros? The Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament is returning again this year! Competitors will fight fierce one-on-one fights to see who will be crowned the champion and win the grand prize!
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When:
Friday, February 9th
8:00 PM – Round 1
Saturday, February 10th
7:00 PM – Round 2
8:30 PM – Round 4
Sunday, February 11th
1:00 PM – Round 5
7:00 PM – Tournament Finals
PRIZE
- 1st Place $50 Cash Prize
- 2nd Place $25 Cash Prize
RULES
- There will be a total of 6 players each round and will last for 6 minutes.
- Winner of this round will move on to the next until our final round!
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open Applications – No Deadline
Contestants may also sign up in person on the days of the event at the Contest Booth
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $7
PERFORMANCE CONTEST INFORMATION
CHILDREN’S PAGEANT / CUỘC THI TRẺ EM QUỐC PHỤC ĐẸP VÀ TÀI NĂNG
The Children’s Pageant is a traditional contest in which children from the ages of 4 to 11 participate by wearing a variety of Vietnamese traditional attire and showcasing their talents. The contestants will display their favorite Vietnamese traditional attire with the áo tứ thân, áo bà ba, and áo dài (Vietnamese dresses). All contestants will move on to show off their talent.
LOCATION & TIME
Contest Stage on Sunday, February 11th at 2:00 PM
PRIZE
- King and Queen: Gift Basket
- Prince and Princess: Gift Basket
- Each contestant will leave with a gift bag with school supplies
RULES
- Contestant must be between the ages of four (4) and eleven (11) to be eligible to participate in the contest!
- Contestant along with their parent or legal guardian must be physically present at Children’s Pageants
- All contest participants will receive a gift for their time and participation
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply By: Sunday, January 21st AT 11:59 PM
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $16 per child
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about contest, email [email protected]
Dates, times, and locations are subject to change
FOOD CONTESTS INFORMATION
Phở Eating Contest / Thiăn Phở Nhanh
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When:
Friday, February 9th
7:00 PM – Round 1
8:00 PM – Round 2
Saturday, February 10th
5:00 PM – Round 3
8:00 PM – Round 4
Sunday, February 11th
4:00 PM – Round 5
8:00 PM – Phở Eating Contest Finals
PRIZE: 1st Place on our FINAL round – Flat Screen TV
RULES
- Must finish a bowl of pho! No noodles, meat, soup, etc. in order to be qualified for the next round!
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply By: Sunday, January 21st AT 11:59 PM
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $13
Milk Tea Drinking Contest
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When:
Friday, February 9th
5:30 PM – Round 1
Saturday, February 10th
4:00 PM – Round 2
PRIZE
- 1st Place – $25 Gift Card
- 2nd Place– $25 Gift Card
RULES
- All contestants will be given 3 cups of milk tea.
- The first person to finish 3 cups is a winner!
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply By: Sunday, January 21st AT 11:59 PM
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $10
Watermelon Eating Contest
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When:
Saturday, February 10th
7:00 PM – Round 1
Sunday, February 11th
5:00 PM – Round 2
PRIZE: $25 Cash Prize
RULES
- All contestants will be given a big slice of watermelon.
- The first one to finish all their watermelon with minimal spillage will take home a prize!
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply By: Sunday, January 21st AT 11:59 PM
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $9
ENTERTAINMENT CONTESTS INFORMATION
Modern Dance Competition
LOCATION & TIME
Main Stage on Saturday, February 10th at 3:30pm
PRIZE
- 1st Place – $300
- 2nd Place– $100
RULES
- All teams must be a group of 7 dancers or more.
- Performances must be between 5 minutes to 8 minutes long.
- One minute before the performance will be reserved for setup, and one minute after the performance will be reserved for clean up.
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply By: Sunday, January 21st AT 11:59 PM
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $36
13 Card Game
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When: Friday, February 9th
6:30 PM – Round 1
9:00 PM – Round 2
PRIZE $35 Cash Prize
RULES
- There will be a total of 4 players each in 4 different games.
- The first person to win 3 times will move on to the final round.
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open Applications – No Deadline
Contestants may also sign up in person on the days of the event at the Contest Booth
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $7
Bầu Cua Cá Cọp - NEW!
What is Tết without some hype with Bầu Cua Cá Cọp? Test your luck this year with our favorite classic childhood game.
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When: Saturday, February 10th
3:30 PM – Round 1
5:00 PM – Round 2
6:30 PM – Round 3
PRIZE UVSA Tet Fest Merch + Sponsored Gifts
RULES
- Players will bet their tickets in increments of 5, maximum 20 tickets in different objects.
- The winner is the person who gain the most tickets.
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open Applications – No Deadline
Contestants may also sign up in person on the days of the event at the Contest Booth
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $5
Scavenger Hunt
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When:
Saturday, February 10th
12 PM – Round 1
Sunday, February 11th
12 PM – Round 2
PRIZE UVSA Tet Fest Merch + Sponsored Gifts
RULES
- The round starts when contestants are passed with hints and clues for the Hunt.
- Take picture with the task/object in order to qualify for the task.
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open Applications – No Deadline
Contestants may also sign up in person on the days of the event at the Contest Booth
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $2
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
LOCATION & TIME
Where: Contest Stage
When:
Friday, February 9th
8:00 PM – Round 1
Saturday, February 10th
7:00 PM – Round 2
8:30 PM – Round 4
Sunday, February 11th
1:00 PM – Round 5
7:00 PM – Tournament Finals
PRIZE
- 1st Place $50 Cash Prize
- 2nd Place $25 Cash Prize
RULES
- There will be a total of 6 players each round and will last for 6 minutes.
- Winner of this round will move on to the next until our final round!
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open Applications – No Deadline
Contestants may also sign up in person on the days of the event at the Contest Booth
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $7
PERFORMANCE CONTEST INFORMATION
Children’s Pageant / Cuộc Thi Trẻ Em Quốc Phục Đẹp Và Tài Năng
LOCATION & TIME
Contest Stage on Sunday, February 11th at 2:00 PM
PRIZE
- King and Queen: Gift Basket
- Prince and Princess: Gift Basket
- Each contestant will leave with a gift bag with school supplies
RULES
- Contestant must be between the ages of four (4) and eleven (11) to be eligible to participate in the contest!
- Contestant along with their parent or legal guardian must be physically present at Children’s Pageants
- All contest participants will receive a gift for their time and participation
- Additional rules in application form apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Apply By: Sunday, January 21st AT 11:59 PM
Application Link: Apply Here
ENTRANCE FEE: $16 per child
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about contest, email [email protected]
Dates, times, and locations are subject to change