Panda Fest Debuts in Houston: Experience The City’s Biggest Asian Food & Culture Festival

Get ready! Panda Fest, the nation’s fastest-growing Asian food and culture festival, is making its highly anticipated Houston debut at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from May 8-10, 2026. For detailed information on hours, pricing and attendance, please click here.

This isn’t just a food festival. It’s an immersive, weekend-long cultural celebration. Think 80+ food vendors serving over 200 authentic and fusion dishes from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Attendees can explore a vibrant market of 20+ artisan vendors, enjoy nonstop entertainment from traditional lion dances to K-pop performances, and snap photos with adorable, Instagram-famous panda attractions, including a massive 15-foot inflatable panda.