What is Panda Fest? Nashville draws large Asian Food festival
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- Panda Fest, a large outdoor Asian food and culture festival, is coming to Nashville for the first time.
- The event will feature a variety of Asian cuisine, vendors and cultural performances.
- Tickets are available for purchase online, with early bird, general admission and VIP options.
Panda Fest, the Asian food festival that will take over Atlanta twice this year, is coming to Nashville for the first time.
The event, heralded as one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the United States, will bring the vibrant Asian street food scene to Music City. It will feature cuisines from across Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Guests will also be treated to multiple merchandise vendors, Asian culture performances and of course, panda themed merchandise.
Here’s everything to know.
What is Panda Fest?
Panda Fest is an immersive outdoor festival showcasing Asian food and culture. The family-friendly event is currently on a tour across the U.S., visiting major cities like Charlotte and Philadelphia.
The festival was founded by BiuBiu Xu, creator of New York City’s acclaimed Dragon Fest, and was launched in 2024.
The event features a wide selection of Asian bites such as dumplings, sushi and desserts. People may also shop for unique merchandise including handmade crafts, clothing, accessories, and specialty ingredients.
Guests can enjoy a dynamic lineup of live performances, from traditional music and theatrical acts to high-energy K-pop and Thai dance routines.
Cultural highlights include lion dance shows and demonstrations of iconic Asian arts, such as sugar painting and paper cutting.
When, where will Panda Fest be?
Panda Fest will be in Nashville Oct. 24-26 at Fair Park, located at 2300 Bransford Ave.
The festival will run throughout the weekend, beginning Oct. 24 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., continuing Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and wrapping up Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Other upcoming festival dates include:
- Sept. 5-7: 21 20th St., Atlanta, Georgia 30363
- Sept: 12-14: 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
- Sept. 27-28: 300 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, Connecticut 06103
- Oct. 4-5: 1 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
How to purchase tickets for Panda Fest
Tickets for Panda Fest may be purchased online at eventbrite.com. Three ticket types are available:
- Early bird tickets are priced at $10 and limited to 1,000 per time slot, available from 10 a.m. CT on Sept. 4 to 10 p.m. CT on Sept. 14.
- General admission tickets are $14 and include two free gifts and access to a panda inflatable.
- VIP tickets are $35 and include three free gifts as well as all GA benefits plus access to exclusive VIP areas.
According to the event website, Saturday tickets will cost an additional $2. All ticket sales are non-refundable.
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at [email protected] or follow her on X at @_leyvadiana
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