Dallas, September 23, 2025
News Summary
Panda Fest, a premier Asian food and culture festival, is set to make its Dallas debut at Carpenter Park from November 7-9. Featuring over 60 vendors offering 150+ Asian dishes, live performances, and a giant inflatable panda, the event promotes community and cultural tourism. General admission starts at $14, making it accessible for families. Following Dallas, the festival will continue to Austin, showcasing Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures while engaging local communities in a vibrant celebration.
Dallas — Panda Fest is a nationally acclaimed Asian food and culture festival making its Dallas debut. The event will take place from November 7-9, 2025. The location is Carpenter Park, 2201 Pacific Ave., in downtown Dallas.
Overview
The festival features over 60 food vendors serving more than 150 dishes from different regions of Asia. Types of food include authentic street food, sweet treats, and creative fusion dishes. The marketplace will offer artisan crafts, clothing, and heritage goods. Live performances will include lion dances, K-pop showcases, traditional music, and arts like calligraphy and sugar painting.
One of the main attractions is a 15-foot inflatable panda. The festival includes themed games and photo opportunities focused on panda themes. Panda Fest is a spinoff of New York’s Dragon Fest and is gained popularity with sold-out events in cities like Atlanta, Boston, Seattle, and Philadelphia.
Schedule and Tour Route
After Dallas, Panda Fest will continue to Austin from November 14-16 at Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St. The Dallas event is the first of back-to-back Texas dates that aim to reach multiple city communities in November.
Admission and Access
General admission tickets start at $14 and include two gifts: a custom Dallas panda pin and a panda headband; children under 6 can enter for free. VIP tickets are available starting at $35, which include additional gifts, exclusive bathrooms, and a fast pass for entrance. The event is designed to be family-friendly, allowing strollers and well-behaved pets under guidelines.
Organizers and Purpose
The festival creator, BiuBiu Xu, expressed excitement about bringing the event to Dallas due to its vibrant and diverse community. The festival promotes cultural tourism and stimulates the local economy by supporting local businesses and community groups. The festival aims to highlight the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures while bringing communities together in celebration.
What attendees can expect
Attendees should expect a mix of street food and seated options, artisan vendors, and several stages for live performances. Programming is planned to include both contemporary showcases such as K-pop and heritage demonstrations like sugar painting and calligraphy. Event planners note infrastructure for accessibility and family needs, and there will be direction for pet and stroller guidelines at entry.
Practical information
Carpenter Park, 2201 Pacific Ave., is centrally located in downtown Dallas and accessible by local transit and rideshare. Ticketing tiers are set to provide a basic admission option with small branded gifts, and a VIP tier designed for faster entry and additional conveniences. Attendees are advised to review event guidelines for pets, strollers, and health or safety protocols on arrival.
Background and Context
Panda Fest originated as a spinoff of New York’s Dragon Fest and has run sold-out events in other U.S. cities. Organizers have positioned the event as both a culinary showcase and a cultural gathering aimed at highlighting Asian and Pacific Islander traditions while offering contemporary entertainment. The multi-city tour model is intended to support local vendors and cultural groups and to create a recurring regional draw for cultural tourism.
FAQ
When will Panda Fest take place in Dallas?
The event will take place from November 7-9, 2025.
Where is Panda Fest located?
The location is Carpenter Park, 2201 Pacific Ave., in downtown Dallas.
What kind of food will be available?
The festival features over 60 food vendors serving more than 150 dishes from different regions of Asia.
What types of activities and performances are planned?
Live performances will include lion dances, K-pop showcases, traditional music, and arts like calligraphy and sugar painting. The festival includes themed games and photo opportunities focused on panda themes.
Is Panda Fest part of a larger series?
Panda Fest is a spinoff of New York’s Dragon Fest and is gained popularity with sold-out events in cities like Atlanta, Boston, Seattle, and Philadelphia. After Dallas, Panda Fest will continue to Austin from November 14-16 at Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St.
Who created the festival?
The festival creator, BiuBiu Xu, expressed excitement about bringing the event to Dallas due to its vibrant and diverse community.
How much do tickets cost?
General admission tickets start at $14 and include two gifts: a custom Dallas panda pin and a panda headband; children under 6 can enter for free. VIP tickets are available starting at $35, which include additional gifts, exclusive bathrooms, and a fast pass for entrance.
Is the event family-friendly?
The event is designed to be family-friendly, allowing strollers and well-behaved pets under guidelines.
What is the festival’s stated purpose?
The festival promotes cultural tourism and stimulates the local economy by supporting local businesses and community groups. The festival aims to highlight the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures while bringing communities together in celebration.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Panda Fest |
| Dates (Dallas) | November 7-9, 2025 |
| Location | Carpenter Park, 2201 Pacific Ave., in downtown Dallas |
| Food vendors / dishes | Over 60 food vendors serving more than 150 dishes from different regions of Asia |
| Main attractions | 15-foot inflatable panda; lion dances; K-pop showcases; calligraphy; sugar painting; themed games and photo opportunities focused on panda themes |
| Ticketing | General admission from $14 (includes custom Dallas panda pin and panda headband); VIP from $35 (additional gifts, exclusive bathrooms, fast pass) |
| Tour continuation | After Dallas, Panda Fest will continue to Austin from November 14-16 at Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St. |
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