Panda-monium: Panda Fest Celebrates Asian Culture, Cuisine in 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 feature several dynamic offerings this year,…
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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 feature several dynamic offerings this year, 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.
Organizers report that the event 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 200 varieties of street food, a vendor marketplace with more than 20 artisan vendors, and immersive cultural programming with traditional and contemporary performances.
According to CityBiz, Massachusetts‑based vendors featured include the following:
- Crepe Shop
- Elephant Ear
- Fuful Bakery
- Gong Cha
- Kuya's Cooking
- Lakon Paris
- Lucky 8
- Mago Mago Bubble Tea
- Mister Monut
- Mizu Matcha
- Pop Tea
- XinJiang Street Lamb Skewers
Core attractions include panda-themed experiences for guests. They include a 15-foot inflatable panda, panda merchandise, interactive games, and photo opportunities.
Ticket options include the following:
- General admission: $14
- VIP tickets: $35
Saturday tickets are priced $1 higher for general admission and VIP tickets.
According to event organizers, a general admission ticket includes the following benefits:
- Access to the Panda inflatable, food vendors, merchandise, and cultural performances
- Two free gifts: one customized Panda pin with a Boston feature and one headband (worth $11)
A VIP ticket covers the following benefits:
- All general admission benefits (above)
- Exclusive VIP areas and experiences throughout the festival
- Exclusive VIP bar and bathrooms
- Fast pass for the festival entrance
- Three free gifts: one customized Panda pin with a Boston feature, one headband, and one gift bag worth $28
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Panda Fest's website.
