Panda Fest Brings Food Vendors, Entertainment to Boston May 15–17
Panda Fest is returning to Boston, running May 15–17 at Ohiri Field at Harvard University, 65 N. Harvard St. in Boston. The event will take place in a larger venue…
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Panda Fest is returning to Boston, running May 15–17 at Ohiri Field at Harvard University, 65 N. Harvard St. in Boston. The event will take place in a larger venue and feature expanded offerings, according to a CityBiz report.
Panda Fest will run from Friday evening to Sunday evening: Friday, May 15, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On-site parking is available for $20 per vehicle; ridesharing is encouraged.
Panda Fest will feature diverse cuisines from across Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. The festival will feature more than 80 street-food vendors offering more than 200 dishes, a 20-plus vendor marketplace for artisan goods, and immersive cultural programming with traditional and contemporary performances.
Additional activities include lion dances, sugar painting, paper cutting, calligraphy, and K-pop dance performances.
Core attractions include panda-themed experiences, including a 15-foot inflatable panda, panda merchandise, interactive games, photo opportunities, and ongoing live entertainment and cultural demonstrations.
Ticketing options include the following:
- Early Bird tickets are available for $10, with a limited number of 1,000. These tickets will go on sale on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. Eastern through 10 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, March 15.
- General admission is $14, and VIP tickets are $35.
- Saturday tickets are priced $2 higher across all tiers.
The event is family-friendly. Tickets are required for children 6 and older; those younger than 6 can attend for free and will receive a complimentary Panda headband. Service animals only will be permitted. Outside food is allowed only for medical needs. Small bags are permitted, but smoking and vaping are prohibited.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Panda Fest's website.
