Sep 23, 2026 | 5:30 pm
A nationally known Asian food and culture festival is coming to San Antonio for the first time: Called Panda Fest, it’s a two-day family-friendly event that will take place from November 21-22 at Hemisfair’s Civic Park, where it will feature food, crafts, performances, and lots of panda attractions.
Panda Fest is a spinoff of a similar New York event, the famed Dragon Fest, and is one of the fastest-growing cultural festivals in the U.S. The nationally acclaimed Asian food and culture festival sold out in cities like Atlanta, Boston, Seattle, and Philadelphia.
Features include:
- 70+ food vendors serving 150+ dishes from across Asia such as authentic street food, sweet treats, and creative fusion bites
- a marketplace with artisan crafts, clothing, and heritage goods
- live performances ranging from lion dances to modern music showcases
- arts like calligraphy and sugar painting
- panda attractions including themed games and Insta-worthy photo ops
All of the above showcases the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures, but with pandas remaining at the heart of the event…