If you missed Panda Fest this past spring, get ready for round two…and it’s going to be even bigger! After completely selling out in April, Panda Fest returns to Dilworth Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, bringing over 100 types of street food, cultural performances, and a 15-foot inflatable panda to Center City.
This family-friendly Asian food and cultural festival runs 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. -8 p.m. on Sunday, offering a weekend packed with mouthwatering bites, live entertainment, games, raffles, shopping, and more.
🐼 What can I expect at Panda Fest?
Organizer Xuan (BiuBiu) Xu, also the force behind Dragon Fest, is pulling out all the stops for this fall edition.
Festival-goers can expect:
- 60+ Asian food vendors from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and more
- Live cultural performances and interactive activities
- Merch, raffles, and giveaways
- A massive panda photo-op at the entrance
- Two exclusive gifts for every ticket holder, including a custom panda pin and inflatable headband
Early bird GA tickets are just $20, regular GA $14, and VIP passes $25, which include all GA perks, a third exclusive gift, and fast-pass for entrance.
Additionally, kids under 5 are free, and strollers and leashed pets are welcome.
Tickets go on sale Friday, August 8 at 10 a.m. and must be purchased online.
🐼 Panda Fest x Philly: let’s run it back
Panda Fest’s spring edition drew massive crowds -and Philly showed out in a big way!
Xu’s team has expanded the footprint and worked closely with the city to boost capacity and accessibility this fall.
“Philadelphia welcomed us with open arms this past spring, and we couldn’t be more excited to return for a fall Panda Fest in this incredible city,” said Xu.
“We received a lot of feedback from a ton of people, and we’re looking to improve upon everything this time around, and we’re going to have more vendors and more food and drink options for the whole family. We have been working side by side with the City of Philadelphia to ensure we have additional capacity during this event, and we’re looking forward for another incredible weekend in The City of Brotherly Love.”
The goal? Make Panda Fest a twice-a-year staple in the City of Brotherly Love.
For tickets and more information, visit the official website here.
🐼 When: October 4-5
📍 Where: 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102