DALLAS

PANDA FEST is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia.

see you in 2026

2025 TIME

NOVEMBER 7-9, 2025

LOCATION

Carpenter Park

2201 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

HOURS

Friday: 4 pm to 10pm

Saturday: 10 am to 10pm

Sunday: 10 am to 8pm

Merchandise

150 + Asian Street Food

15+ Merchandise vendors

Early Bird - $10 (limited to 1000 tickets)

General Admission - $14

VIP - $35

*Saturday tickets will be $2 more.

Tickets are non-refundable

How much for ticket?

What can I expect?

2 FREE GIFTS: one customized Panda pin with Dallas feature, one headband (worth $11)

60+ Asian food vendors

150 + Asian street food

15 + Merchandise vendors

Asian culture performance

Panda related merchandise

Panda inflatable

What does a VIP ticket include?

- 3 free gifts: one customized Panda pin with Dallas feature, one headband, one amazing bag (worth $31)

- All GA benefits

- Exclusive VIP areas and bathrooms

- Fast Pass for Entrance

What does GA ticket include?

- 2 free gifts: one customized Panda pin with Dallas feature, one headband (worth $11)

- Single entry only on the selected time slot

- Access to Panda Inflatable

- Access to 60+ Asian food vendors

- Access to 15+ merchandise vendors

- Access to Asian culture performances

Pets

YES!! However, you need to meet the following requests:


All dogs to be on a leash at all times, be well-behaved, have current vaccinations, wear identification tags, No aggressive behavior and be kept away from food vendors and eating areas;

Owner responsibility: Owners are fully responsible for their dog's behavior and any clean-up needed. 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Sorry, No outside food or beverage allowed!

Kids

We are Family-Friendly!

Strollers are allowed!

Children ages 6 and up: Require an adult ticket 

Children under 6: Do not need a ticket.

However, they will only get a free headband without free pins.

pROHIBITED ITEMS

NO Weapons of any kinds on premises 

NO Roller skates and skateboards

NO Self-defense spray / pepper spray

NO smoking or vaping of any kind

NO Illegal drugs

Ticket Buyer Know Before You Go

Hi there,

Get excited — Panda Fest Dallas is almost here! Join us this weekend, Nov. 7–9, for the biggest Asian food festival in the country, featuring:

60+ food vendors serving 150+ Asian street foods
15+ artisan market vendors

Live cultural performances

Tons of panda-themed fun!

Before you dive into a weekend full of flavor + festivities, here’s EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW for the first-ever Panda Fest Dallas:

The Venue

Carpenter Park
2201 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

Festival Hours

Friday: 4–10 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

Your Ticket

General Admission includes:
One-time entry during your selected time slot
Access to all vendors, performances + activities (food + retail for purchase)
2 free gifts (Dallas-themed Panda pin + panda headband)

VIP Tickets include all GA perks plus:
Additional free gift
VIP bathrooms + VIP area access
Fast-pass entry

Family-friendly event!
Children of all ages are welcome. Strollers allowed.
Kids 6+ require a ticket for entry.

Time Slots (Important!)

Your ticket includes an arrival window, not a strict start time.

To help reduce lines and keep entry smooth, you may arrive anytime during your time slot — no need to be there right at the start.

Most guests stay 2–3 hours, which gives plenty of time to enjoy everything.

When You Arrive

Parking

Panda Fest encourages ride share + carpooling. Paid parking is available in nearby garages, including:
• Lot 185 — 2018 Pacific Avenue
• Lot 21 — 2218 Elm Street
• Lot 12 — 2203 Elm Street
• Lot 23 — 2306 Pacific Avenue
• Lot 10 — 2201 Main Street

Reminder: Panda Fest is not affiliated with parking facilities, rideshare areas, or private lots. Please watch for signage + fees, avoid no-parking zones, and do not leave valuables in your vehicle. We are not responsible for towing, loss, or damage.

Bag Policy

Small bags only — all bags may be searched upon entry.

Pets

Friendly dogs welcome! Must be:
• Leashed at all times
• Well-behaved + vaccinated
• Away from food prep/eating areas

Owners are responsible for cleanup. Aggressive behavior = no entry/removal.

Prohibited Items

No roller skates, skateboards, weapons, pepper spray, illegal drugs, or outside food/beverages.

Panda Fest is a smoke-free event — no smoking or vaping of any kind. We strictly prohibit the use, possession, or consumption of any combustible, vaporized, or aerosolized products on our premises. This includes, but is not limited to: Tobacco cigarettes, electronic cigarettes / e-cigarettes / vaping devices, cannabis / marijuana smoke or vapor, and any form of smoking, vaping, or inhaling substances.

Legal Notices (Texas):

30.06 + 30.07 statutes prohibit entering with concealed or open-carry handguns.

Inside Panda Fest

Food Vendors

More than 60+ vendors from the region, locally and across the country — including favorites you can’t normally try in Dallas!

Several top vendors will have duplicate stations to help manage lines.

Purchases

Vendors accept cash + cards.
There are no ATMs on-site.

Portions + Pricing

Vendors offer both small tasting portions and full-size items. Vendors set their prices based on portion size and specialty ingredients — giving you flexibility in how you graze and explore!

Maps, Schedules + Entertainment

Follow our social channels @pandafestdallas for real-time maps, entertainment schedules, and updates throughout the weekend!

Weather

Panda Fest is rain or shine (unless severe weather requires delay/cancellation).
Umbrellas welcome — please plan accordingly.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you at Panda Fest Dallas this weekend!

See you soon!

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