Panda Fest

Panda-monium is about to take over North Texas! Panda Fest, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Asian food and culture festivals, is making its Dallas debut this fall at Carpenter Park in Downtown Dallas. The family-friendly event runs November 7–9, 2025.

Guests can look forward to a weekend filled with 60+ food vendors, live performances, panda-themed fun, and family-friendly activities that showcase the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures.

Founded by BiuBiu Xu, the creator of New York City’s famed Dragon Fest, Panda Fest is one of the fastest-growing cultural festivals in the U.S. This three-day, family-friendly celebration will feature:

Panda Fest Highlights:

• 60+ Asian Food Vendors: 150+ dishes from across Asia, including authentic street food, sweet treats, and creative fusion bites.
• Cultural Marketplace: 15+ vendors featuring artisan crafts, clothing, accessories, and Asian heritage goods.
• Live Performances: Traditional music, lion dances, K-pop showcases, arts like calligraphy and sugar painting, plus music and more.
• Panda Attractions: A 15-foot inflatable panda, themed games, panda merchandise, and Instagram-worthy installations.
• Family-Friendly Fun: Kids under 6 get in free (with perks!), strollers welcome, and pets allowed with guidelines.

Panda Fest Schedule:

• Friday, November 7, 4–10pm
• Saturday, November 8, 10am –10pm
• Sunday, November 9, 10am–8pm

Ticket Pricing

• Tickets go on sale Sept. 17 at pandafests.com.
• Early Bird (Sept. 17–21): $10 (limited to 1,000 tickets per time slot) (Saturday tickets +$2)
• General Admission: $14 (Saturday tickets +$2). Includes 2 free gifts: custom Dallas panda pin and panda headband. Note that children 6 years and older require a ticket (adult ticket price).
• Free for children under 6  (receive panda headband only).
• VIP Admission: $35 (Saturday tickets +$2). Includes 3 free gifts: one customized Dallas panda pin, panda headband and customized bag, plus exclusive bathrooms; fast pass for entrance
• Gate Admission: $20 (subject to capacity; ticket holders receive priority entry)

About Panda Fest

Launched in 2024, Panda Fest has become one of the largest outdoor Asian food and culture festivals in the United States. With its unique blend of culinary tastings, immersive cultural performances, artisan markets, and panda-themed attractions, Panda Fest creates a vibrant, family-friendly space for celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander traditions. Pandas remain at the heart of the event, with themed installations, inflatables, and souvenirs making it a one-of-a-kind experience for attendees of all ages.

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