Photo: Courtesy Civic Center Park
Panda Fest Denver
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- When
- Sep 25 - Sep 27, 2026 · Fri 4-10 PM, Sat 10 AM-10 PM, Sun 10 AM-8 PM
- Where
- Civic Center Park, Denver
- Price
- $10 early bird through Aug 23, then $14 general admission, under 6 free
Denver has plenty of one-afternoon food festivals. This is a three-day one that takes over Civic Center Park, and it is the first time the touring Panda Fest has stopped here. The draw is scale: the organizers list more than 200 dishes across the weekend, which is a different proposition from a dozen stalls in a parking lot.
The run opens Friday September 25 from 4 to 10 PM, then goes 10 AM to 10 PM Saturday and 10 AM to 8 PM Sunday. Alongside the food are more than 30 merchandise sellers. Admission is separate from food cost, so budget for both.
Early bird tickets are $10 and capped at a 1,000-ticket allotment through August 23, after which general admission is $14. Children under 6 get in free. Civic Center Park has no dedicated lot, so plan on light rail to Civic Center Station or metered street parking.
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