Over 50,000 Tickets Sold for the Inaugural Three-Day Event
Oct. 24–26 | Fair Park | Nashville, Tennessee
(Nashville, Tennessee – October 27, 2025) – Nashville’s inaugural Panda Fest wrapped its debut weekend at Fair Park with resounding success, drawing more than 50,000 attendees over the three-day celebration of Asian food, culture, and community.
Following a series of sold-out events in major cities including Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, Twin Cities, Charlotte, and Hartford, Panda Fest made its highly anticipated Music City premiere to capacity crowds eager to experience one of the nation’s fastest-growing outdoor cultural festivals.
Founded by BiuBiu Xu, creator of New York City’s acclaimed Dragon Fest, Panda Fest seamlessly blended authentic cuisine, live entertainment, and immersive panda-themed experiences, delivering a joyful, family-friendly event that captured the hearts (and taste buds) of Nashvillians.
“We were absolutely blown away by the turnout and enthusiasm from the Nashville community,” said Xu. “To see more than 50,000 people come together to celebrate food, culture, and fun was truly incredible. Nashville has such a welcoming, diverse spirit — it was the perfect city to bring Panda Fest to next.”
Across the weekend, guests enjoyed more than 80 Asian food vendors serving over 250 authentic dishes, alongside 20+ artisan and merchandise booths, live cultural and K-pop performances, and interactive panda installations, including a giant inflatable panda, panda-themed bounce house, and selfie-ready displays. Every attendee received two exclusive Panda Fest Nashville gifts: a commemorative pin and the signature panda headband.
Panda Fest welcomed guests of all ages, with free admission for children under six and a pet-friendly atmosphere.
For updates on future Panda Fest events, upcoming city stops, and vendor highlights, visit www.pandafests.com.
