Panda Fest To Make Pittsburgh Debut

PITTSBURGH, PA — A 15-foot inflatable panda is coming to Pittsburgh, bringing with it a weekend festival celebrating Asian food and culture.

Panda Fest will take place at Station Square Sept. 18-20.

Launched in 2024, Panda Fest is one of the largest outdoor Asian food and culture festivals in the United States. In just its first year, the festival produced 13 events across 11 cities, welcoming over 500,000 people.

Pittsburgh attendees can expect a culinary journey across
Asia with more that 80 Asian food vendors and more than 200 Asian street food vendors representing cuisines from China,
Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and more.

Beyond food, the festival will feature a curated marketplace of more than 30 vendors showcasing crafts, apparel, accessories, and artisanal goods inspired by Asian heritage.

Cultural programming will span traditional art demonstrations, contemporary dance, theatrical showcases, and live entertainment. While the final lineup will be announced closer to the event, previous editions of Panda Fest have included lion dances, sugar painting, paper cutting, and calligraphy, and K-pop dance performances.

Pandas remain at the heart of the festival. Expect a a 15-
foot tall inflatable panda, a panda bounce house, themed treats, exclusive merchandise and souvenirs and interactive games.

: Early Bird tickets go on sale July 28 at 10 a.m. For ticket details and pricing, visit pandafests.com.