A new Asian food and culture festival is coming to the Savannah area this fall. Panda Fest will make its local debut October 16–18 at Tanger Outlets Savannah in Pooler, with tickets now on sale.
Organizers are planning more than 80 Asian food vendors with over 200 street-food selections, alongside more than 20 merchandise vendors. The three-day outdoor festival will also include cultural performances, family activities and panda-themed displays.
Among the announced food vendors are Chan Bai Mei, which serves candied fruit known as tanghulu, King Squids, Mumu Sweets and Dumpling King. Mumu Sweets will bring mochi donuts, while additional vendors are expected to be announced closer to the event.
Panda Fest began in 2024 and has expanded into a touring festival. Its Savannah-area stop will combine local participants with vendors traveling in from other cities. Art, jewelry, accessories and handmade goods are also planned for the market, and the full performance schedule is still to come.
The festival will run from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Tanger Outlets Savannah is at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard in Pooler.
Early-bird admission starts at $10, with Saturday tickets costing $2 more. The early-bird offer ends September 27 at 10 p.m. or when the allocation for a time slot sells out. Regular general admission is $14, VIP admission is $35 and gate admission is $20. Children under 6 do not need a ticket.
General admission includes a panda pin and headband, while VIP tickets add a bag, expedited entry and access to separate VIP areas and restrooms. Tickets are for a selected time slot and allow one entry. Tickets and festival details are available through Panda Fest.
