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Panda Fest
Friday, October 16 at Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati
About this event
Panda Fest, one of the largest outdoor Asian food and culture festivals in the United States, will make its Cincinnati debut at Smale Riverfront Park. The inaugural Cincinnati festival is expected to feature more than 90 food vendors serving over 200 Asian street food offerings, more than 30 merchandise vendors, traditional and contemporary cultural performances, interactive activities and Panda Fest’s signature panda-themed experiences. Past and returning Panda Fest vendors have served favorites including candied hawthorn tanghulu, secret-recipe king squid, mochi donuts, soufflé pancakes, dumplings, grilled eel, shrimp tempura and shaobing filled with chicken, lamb, beef or pork. Food items generally range from $7 to $25, and each participating vendor must offer at least one item priced under $10. Don’t miss the chance to experience Panda Fest’s mix of Asian cuisine, culture, entertainment and family-friendly fun along Cincinnati’s riverfront.
What to expect
The inaugural Cincinnati edition of Panda Fest is expected to feature more than 90 food vendors serving 200-plus Asian street food offerings, along with more than 30 merchandise vendors. Past and returning vendors have served items such as candied hawthorn tanghulu, king squid, mochi donuts, soufflé pancakes, dumplings, grilled eel, shrimp tempura and shaobing filled with chicken, lamb, beef or pork. Food items generally range from $7 to $25, and each participating vendor is expected to offer at least one item priced under $10.
Why go
Panda Fest at Smale Riverfront Park is built as more than a food crawl, with traditional and contemporary cultural performances, interactive activities and the festival’s signature panda-themed experiences. For Cincinnati visitors and locals, it’s a riverfront way to explore Asian cuisine, culture, entertainment and family-friendly programming in one place.
Where
Smale Riverfront Park · 4 Beech Lane · East, Cincinnati OHOpen in Maps
