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PANDA FEST brings fun and culture to Orlando next month

PANDA FEST, one of the country’s fastest-growing Asian food culture festivals, kicks off its biggest year yet with its debut in Orlando. Guests can enjoy a weekend of delish food, live music, arts & crafts, and more.

PANDA FEST began in 2024 as a one-day pop-up in NYC before becoming a multi-city and multi-day festival. It’s now expanded to 11 cities across the East Coast, West Coast, and central U.S.

“We are thrilled to announce our first city for 2026 and first-ever event in Orlando, jumpstarting our biggest year yet—an extra meaningful milestone to us,” says BiuBiu Xu, founder of PANDA FEST.  “We know the PANDA FEST fans have been waiting for an event in Orlando, which has such a vibrant, diverse and family-friendly community that is perfect for PANDA FEST.  After selling out in city after city, we know Orlando is ready for the panda-monium, and we can’t wait to deliver an unforgettable weekend of food, culture and fun all coming together.”

Guests can go through a culinary journey across Asia with 80+ food vendors and food trucks offering more than 200 dishes from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and more. There’s something for all the palates.

In addition to food, there will be a curated marketplace with vendors offering Asian crafts, clothing, accessories, and various goods.

PANDA FEST starts Friday, February 27 until Sunday, March 1. Tickets are on sale now at pandafests.com. Prices range $10 for Early Bird (available until Jan. 18 until 10 p.m. or sold out) to $14 for General Admission, which includes entry and two complimentary gifts: a customized Orlando festival pin and an inflatable panda headband.  VIP tickets include upgraded perks such like shaded seating, VIP restrooms, exclusive experiences, a private bar and a PANDA FEST tote bag.  (Saturday tickets are $2 more.)

The festival is a rain or shine event unless there is a severe weather alert.

Visit www.pandafests.com for ticket information, vendor applications, and other info. Follow along on Instagram at @pandafestorlando for festival updates, vendor spotlights and sneak peeks.