# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Panda Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Panda Fest is Coming to Iowa for the First Time Ever!

Panda Fest, one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S., is making its Iowa debut at Outlets of Des Moines. Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the flavors, art, and cultural traditions of Asia.


What to Expect:
70+ Asian food vendors
30+ merchandise vendors
Live performances and cultural experiences
Interactive activities, tastings, and a vibrant marketplace


Event Dates & Hours:
Friday, October 2: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 3: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 4: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Located in Parking Lot C at 801 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA 


Early Bird tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

Each Early Bird ticket includes two exclusive gifts (a $11 value):
One customized Iowa-themed Panda Pin
One Panda headband
*Early Bird tickets are limited, so don't wait to secure yours.


Experience Panda Fest in Iowa for the very first time and enjoy a weekend filled with incredible food, shopping, live entertainment, and cultural celebration.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/panda-fest/200030531218640
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, art, harvest-festival, shopping, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Altoona
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 801 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
- **lat**: 41.657697531312
- **long**: -93.514510681104
- **full address**: 801 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Panda Fest
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7aadeb94360bd42188404d1d39ffc60baa2c3507fb9699e8da830ff8220f5e83-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786299100

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Panda Fest being held?
  - **A:** Panda Fest takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 801 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Panda Fest?
  - **A:** Panda Fest is organized by Outlets of Des Moines.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Panda Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Altoona, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Panda Fest sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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