Panda Fest hits Orlando starting Feb. 27 as part of nationwide food and cultural festival tour

Panda Fest will debut in Orlando from February 27 to March 1, 2026, celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. The festival will feature over 80 food vendors, crafts, live performances, and interactive experiences. Tickets are available starting at $14. Organizers aim to provide an unforgettable family-friendly event.

Carlos Hernandez

January 19, 2026

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ORLANDO, FL – Panda Fest, an up-and-coming Asian food and culture festival, will debut the first Panda Fest in Orlando this year, bringing a vibrant nationwide celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures to Festival Park at 2911 E Robinson St. from Friday, Feb. 27 thru Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026.

Plentiful food and shopping options at Panda Fest Orlando

Guests will enjoy a weekend filled with a variety of food, live performances and arts and crafts from both local and national vendors, plus interactive panda-themed experiences designed for all ages.

There will be 80+ food vendors and food trucks offering 200+ dishes from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and others. There will also be 20+ vendors offering crafts, clothing, accessories and artisan goods inspired by Asian heritage.

The schedule for Panda Fest Orlando is:

Friday, Feb. 27 | 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28 | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 1 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tickets are now available at pandafests.com and start at $14 for general admission. VIP tickets start at $35 and includes special gifts, a fast pass for entrance, VIP areas and bathrooms. The event is familyf-friendly and children ages 6 and up will require a ticket and strollers are allowed. Pets are not allowed except for service-animals. The event is rain-or-shine. Small bags will be allowed after a security screening.

New York City roots behind Panda Fest nationwide tour

Founded by BiuBiu Xu, Panda Fest began in 2024 as a one-day pop-up in New York City and quickly grew into a multi-city, multi-day celebration. Panda Fest has now expanded to 11 cities across the East Coast, West Coast and central U.S. regions, including Phoenix, Dallas, Austin, Nashville, Charlotte, Hartford, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle and Minneapolis/St. Paul, with many cities holding sold-out events.

“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 Xu.

“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.”

Enhancements coming the festival after feedback from prior attendees include smoother and faster entry with more staffing, additional timed ticketing options to provide greater flexibility, budget-friendly eats under $15 alongside larger portions, more drink stations to keep guests refreshed, shaded VIP seating and increased signage to help guests navigate the festival grounds with ease.

Festival Park

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a writer and journalist with over 15 years of experience. I write the food and travel blog Carlos Eats (https://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines on numerous topics.