Date/Time
May 8 - May 10
10:00 am
Location
The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park
Details
May 8: 4-10 pm, May 9: 10 am-10 pm, May 10: 10 am-8 pm
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.
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.
