Dallas, October 4, 2025
News Summary
Panda Fest, an Asian food and culture festival, is set to debut in Dallas, bringing a vibrant celebration of culinary delights and performances to Carpenter Park. Scheduled for three days, the festival will feature over 60 food vendors offering 150 authentic Asian dishes, live performances, and a cultural marketplace showcasing handmade crafts. With family-friendly programming and various attractions, this event aims to promote cultural tourism and provide a platform for Asian American and Pacific Islander contributions in Texas.
Dallas
Panda Fest is making its Dallas debut from November 7-9, 2025, bringing an Asian food and culture festival to Carpenter Park in downtown Dallas. The event will run across three days with extended hours on Friday and Saturday and family-focused programming throughout the weekend.
What, when and where
Panda Fest is making its Dallas debut from November 7-9, 2025. The festival will take place at Carpenter Park, located at 2201 Pacific Ave, Downtown Dallas, Texas. Festival hours are Friday from 4 PM to 10 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Key attractions and programming
More than 60 food vendors will participate, offering over 150 authentic Asian dishes. Attendees will find a wide range of culinary options, including dumplings, ramen, street food and desserts representing countries such as China, Korea, and Thailand. The festival will feature live performances including traditional music, lion dances, K-pop showcases, and more. A cultural marketplace will showcase over 15 artisan vendors with handmade crafts, clothing, and other goods.
Panda-themed attractions will include a 15-foot inflatable panda and various themed treats and merchandise. The festival layout includes attractions designed for families, with stroller accessibility and guidelines for well-behaved pets.
Tickets and admission
General Admission tickets are priced at $14, with a $20 gate admission, and VIP tickets at $35. A $2 surcharge will be applied to Saturday tickets. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted for free. Early Bird tickets went on sale starting at $10 on September 17, 2025.
Organizers and broader plans
The festival is presented by organizers with experience producing events in multiple U.S. cities. After the Dallas dates, After Dallas, Panda Fest will move to Austin, Texas, scheduled for November 14-16, 2025. Previous festivals in cities including Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, and Philadelphia have sold out, indicating sustained public interest and strong community support in those markets. The festival aims to enhance cultural tourism and provide new gastronomic experiences while promoting Asian American and Pacific Islander contributions to Texas’s multicultural fabric.
Practical information
Carpenter Park is located in central downtown Dallas; attendees should plan for pedestrian traffic and on-site crowding during peak hours. The site is planned with family access in mind, including stroller-accessible pathways and designated areas for performances and marketplace vendors. Guidelines for pets state that well-behaved animals are allowed under specified conditions. More information on site layout, accessibility and specific health and safety measures will be provided by organizers before the event.
Where to get tickets and further details
More information and ticket purchasing options are available at the official website pandafests.com. The ticket schedule and pricing tiers are intended to accommodate casual attendees, families and visitors seeking an expanded experience with VIP access. Organizers have noted that prior events sold out in several cities, and ticket availability may vary as Dallas dates approach.
Context and significance
Panda Fest joins a growing number of cultural festivals staged in Texas that focus on food, performance and artisan marketplaces. By concentrating on authentic dishes and live cultural programming, the event intends to create opportunities for small food businesses and artisan vendors while increasing cultural tourism in Dallas and the surrounding region.
FAQ
- When is Panda Fest in Dallas?
- Panda Fest is making its Dallas debut from November 7-9, 2025.
- Where will the festival be held?
- The festival will take place at Carpenter Park, located at 2201 Pacific Ave, Downtown Dallas, Texas.
- What are the festival hours?
- Festival hours are Friday from 4 PM to 10 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 8 PM.
- How many vendors and dishes will be available?
- More than 60 food vendors will participate, offering over 150 authentic Asian dishes.
- What ticket options are available and how much do they cost?
- General Admission tickets are priced at $14, with a $20 gate admission, and VIP tickets at $35.
- Is there a surcharge on any day?
- A $2 surcharge will be applied to Saturday tickets.
- Are there free admissions for young children?
- Children under the age of 6 will be admitted for free.
- When did Early Bird tickets go on sale?
- Early Bird tickets went on sale starting at $10 on September 17, 2025.
- What types of performances will the festival feature?
- The festival will feature live performances including traditional music, lion dances, K-pop showcases, and more.
- Will Panda Fest continue to other cities?
- After Dallas, Panda Fest will move to Austin, Texas, scheduled for November 14-16, 2025.
- What is the festival’s stated purpose?
- The festival aims to enhance cultural tourism and provide new gastronomic experiences while promoting Asian American and Pacific Islander contributions to Texas’s multicultural fabric.
- Where can I find more information and buy tickets?
- More information and ticket purchasing options are available at the official website pandafests.com.
- What family and accessibility features are included?
- The festival layout includes attractions designed for families, with stroller accessibility and guidelines for well-behaved pets.
- What Panda-themed attractions will be on site?
- Panda-themed attractions will include a 15-foot inflatable panda and various themed treats and merchandise.
- Will there be a cultural marketplace?
- A cultural marketplace will showcase over 15 artisan vendors with handmade crafts, clothing, and other goods.
Key features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 7-9, 2025 |
| Location | Carpenter Park, 2201 Pacific Ave, Downtown Dallas, Texas |
| Hours | Friday 4 PM–10 PM; Saturday 10 AM–10 PM; Sunday 10 AM–8 PM |
| Vendors & Dishes | More than 60 food vendors; offering over 150 authentic Asian dishes |
| Performances | Traditional music, lion dances, K-pop showcases, and more |
| Marketplace | Over 15 artisan vendors with handmade crafts, clothing, and other goods |
| Admission | General Admission $14; $20 gate admission; VIP $35; $2 Saturday surcharge; Children under the age of 6 admitted for free |
| Next stop | Austin, Texas — November 14-16, 2025 |
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