Panda Fest

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More than just a food festival, Panda Fest is a large-scale cultural celebration that brings together Asian street food, traditional and contemporary performances, hands-on cultural activities, artisan markets, and playful panda-themed attractions, which have become fan favorites. Following a successful debut in 2025 at Mall of America, the three-day festival is returning bigger and better, with a series of thoughtful improvements designed to elevate the guest experience while continuing to celebrate the diversity of Asian cuisine, art and culture. Attendees can embark on a culinary journey across Asia with more than 80 food vendors and food trucks serving over 200 dishes representing cuisines from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and beyond. From authentic street food staples to inventive fusion bites, Panda Fest offers something for every palate.
Beyond food, the festival features a curated marketplace of more than 20 vendors showcasing crafts, apparel, accessories, and artisanal goods inspired by Asian heritage. Cultural programming spans traditional art demonstrations, contemporary dance, theatrical showcases, and nonstop live entertainment such as lion dances, sugar painting, paper cutting, calligraphy, and K-pop dance performances.
Pandas remain at the heart of the experience, with playful, Instagram-worthy attractions, including a 15-foot inflatable panda, a panda bounce ring, themed treats, exclusive merchandise/souvenirs, interactive games, and photo moments throughout the festival grounds.