Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival (10th Annual)

The Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival is returning for its 10th year. Our goal is to help small businesses grow and a place for people to discover new foods and try new items. With one ticket, you can enjoy a variety of dumplings and bao. What is a bao? From Food Republic, a bao or known as a steamed bun or baozi is a “complete meal conveniently packed away in a white, warm, soft bun.” Or what we like to say, an amazing delicious experience. Baos are a form of dumplings and you can try different dumplings from various cultures from takoyaki to potstickers. Come both days to try a little bit from every local business. This global inspired food festival is about showcasing small businesses and their creativity! Tickets are for preordering merchandise and food. T-shirts and stickers may not be available to be purchased in person if preorder capacity is met. Preorder food from Happy Buns and Takoyaki to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out early. Please see below for the items available to purchase

WHERE:
Centennial Plaza Park behind Peoria City Hall
8401 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ 85345

WHEN: Saturday, November 14th // 11 AM – 5 PM and Sunday, November 15th // 11 AM – 5 PM

Different vendors are available on each day for a variety of dumplings and bao.

TICKET PACKAGES:

Limited Edition Bao T-shirt Bundle

• Limited edition Bao T-shirt (front will have Bao Bao and back will have Bao Bao in a noodle boat) – Image below
  • T-shirts are a mixture of cotton and polyester and sizes range from small to extra large
  • Size of shirts are:
    • Small – sleeve length 16.5 inches, body width 18 inches, body length 28.75 inches
    • Medium – sleeve length 17 inches, body width 20 inches, body length 29.75 inches
    • Large – sleeve length 18.25 inches, body width 22 inches, body length 30.75 inches
    • Extra Large – sleeve length 19.5 inches, body width 24 inches, body length 31.75 inches
• Early admission at 11am included
• Free exclusive 3 x 3 inch bao sticker (value $5) 
• Can come both on Sunday and Saturday with the same ticket
• Free parking

Preorder Takoyaki or Smoked BBQ Pork Bao

• Includes Early Entry for Saturday or Sunday – Skip the lines and enter at 11am
• Includes an exclusive sticker
• Preordering once allows access to the event for both days. You do not need to preorder again to enter on other days.
• Free parking

Preorder Ube Butter Mochi

• Includes General Admission for Saturday or Sunday – enter at 12:30pm
• Includes an exclusive sticker
• Preordering once allows access to the event for both days. You do not need to preorder again to enter on other days.
• Free parking

You can also purchase a limited edition Bao T-shirt (front will have Bao Bao and back will have Bao Bao in a noodle boat (image below), which comes with free admission. Sizes range from small to extra large. After an order is placed, we will reach out to confirm the size of the t-shirt. Children 12 and under are free and do not need a ticket for entry. Refunds are available up until 8 days before the event. You can bring your pets on a leash to the park!