Filipino Night Market
2025-09-13 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Parking lot of 1920 W Broadway Rd 85202, 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, 85202, United States
The Filipino Night Market is a special edition of the night market, featuring all local Filipino food vendors. This night market is a celebration of culture and the amazing Filipino foods that make up a huge part. There will also be a variety of anime/retail vendors at this Asian food festival. This free food festival is about highlighting the diversity of food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202 // AZ International Marketplace
Date/Time: Saturday, September 13th 2025 // 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The night market is monthly on the second Saturday. Future night market dates:

October 11th from 4pm to 9pm
November 8th from 4pm to 9pm
December 13th from 4pm to 9pm

Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.
Please RSVP here: https://buytickets.at/nightmarket?ref=mainwebsite
This will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. This is a free event though and tickets are not needed to enter the event. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food vendors (subject to change)
Flippin Rice – Crispy Adobo Fried Rice
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, coco de pan, Siopao
Momshie’s Kitchen & Ariziomai – Pancit (Noodles), Siomai, Musubi
Racks and Balls – Asian BBQ
Tita’s Treats – ube crinkle cookies, ube cheesecake bar, and ube tres leches
Lumpia Queen
OMG yogurt and shaved ice – sorbet, halo halo, and lemonade
Tambayan Filipino Foods – Rice cakes and more
Duplex Boba
Mischief Meals – pork belly kare kare and sinangag rice
Anime artists and marketplace
Twisted Bee
Etigre Artist
Jimenez Gifts
P2 Cups
IndigPaperKite
Safety Babes
Crystal Lee Craftworks
AZ Spicy Gummies

Peoria Asian Night Market
2025-10-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Centennial Plaza, 9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, 85345, United States
The Peoria Asian Night Market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this small Asian food festival. We will be highlighting the diversity of Asian food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: Centennial Plaza Park (W Cinnabar Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345)
Date/Time: Friday, October 10th 2025 // 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Future dates:

November 21st 5pm to 9pm
December 19th 5pm to 9pm

Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.

Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
Duplex Boba Tea
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, smoked pork Bao, takoyaki
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Jasperz Island Fusion – jerk chicken gua bao, oxtail egg rolls, garlic noodles, and more
Let’s Toast – Gourmet Korean BBQ Sandwiches
Mana Hawaiian Fusion
Lumpia Queen
Mama Lita’s Soda Bar
Miniburi Thai
Anime artists and marketplace
Sloppy Brush
IndigPaperKite
Twisted Bee
Crystal Lee Craftworks
P2 cups
80HDesigns
Kitten Karnage
Jimenez Gifts
Touba Gift Shop
Confetti Kitty

Mesa Night Market
2025-10-11 16:00 - 21:00 | Parking lot of 1920 W Broadway Rd 85202, 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, 85202, United States
The Mesa night market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this Asian food festival. This food festival is about highlighting the diversity of food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
Date/Time: Saturday, October 11th 2025 // 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Future dates:

November 8th 4pm to 9pm
December 13th 4pm to 9pm

Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.
Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns after clicking RSVP to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
Duplex Boba Tea
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, smoked pork Bao, takoyaki
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Jasperz Island Fusion – jerk chicken gua bao, oxtail egg rolls, garlic noodles, and more
Let’s Toast – Gourmet Korean BBQ Sandwiches
Mana Hawaiian Fusion
Anime artists and marketplace
Sloppy Brush
IndigPaperKite
Twisted Bee
Crystal Lee Craftworks
P2 cups
80HDesigns
Kitten Karnage
Jimenez Gifts
Touba Gift Shop
Pearls Perlers
Transcend Beauty Studio

Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival
2025-10-25 11:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00 | Centennial Plaza, 9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, 85345, United States
The Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival is returning for its 8th 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!
WHERE:
Centennial Plaza Park behind Peoria City Hall
8401 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ 85345
WHEN: Saturday, October 25th // 11 AM – 5 PM and Sunday, October 26th // 11 AM – 5 PM
Different vendors are available on each day for a variety of dumplings and bao.
TICKETS INCLUDE:

Free parking at the nearby garages
Free coupons from local businesses. Coupon is emailed after purchasing festival tickets online only
This is a one stop shop to support local and try from a variety of food vendors and purchase anime merchandise. Peruse the anime art and enjoy live music.

Performances:
Danny 11:30am to 12:30pm – Piano performance
Carol Pacey & the Honey Shakers 1pm to 3pm https://carolpaceyandthehoneyshakers.com/
You can also purchase an exclusive 3 x 3 inch bao sticker (image below) or limited edition Bao T-shirt (front will have Bao Bao and back will have Bao Bao in a noodle boat), 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!

Mesa Night Market
2025-11-08 16:00 - 21:00 | Parking lot of 1920 W Broadway Rd 85202, 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, 85202, United States
The Mesa Night Market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this Asian food festival. This food festival is about highlighting the diversity of food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
Date/Time: Saturday, Nov 8th 2025 // 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Future dates:

December 13th 4pm to 9pm

Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.
Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
Duplex Boba Tea
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, smoked pork Bao, takoyaki
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Jasperz Island Fusion – jerk chicken gua bao, oxtail egg rolls, garlic noodles, and more
Bonzai Boyz
Mama Lita’s Soda Bar – Lemonade
Let’s Toast – Gourmet Korean BBQ Sandwiches
Mana Hawaiian Fusion
Mischief Meals – Vietnamese Fusion Bubble Waffles
Anime artists and marketplace
Sloppy Brush
IndigPaperKite
Twisted Bee
Crystal Lee Craftworks
P2 cups
Kitten Karnage
Jimenez Gifts
Touba Gift Shop
Pearls Perlers
Transcend Beauty Studio

Peoria Asian Night Market
2025-11-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Centennial Plaza, 9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, 85345, United States
The Peoria Asian Night Market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this small Asian food festival. We will be highlighting the diversity of Asian food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: Centennial Plaza Park (W Cinnabar Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345)
Date/Time: Friday, November 21st 5pm to 9pm
Future dates:

December 19th 5pm to 9pm

Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.

Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
Duplex Boba Tea
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, smoked pork Bao, takoyaki
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Jasperz Island Fusion – jerk chicken gua bao, oxtail egg rolls, garlic noodles, and more
Let’s Toast – Gourmet Korean BBQ Sandwiches
Mana Hawaiian Fusion
Lumpia Queen
Mama Lita’s Soda Bar
Miniburi Thai
Anime artists and marketplace
Sloppy Brush
IndigPaperKite
Twisted Bee
Crystal Lee Craftworks
P2 cups
80HDesigns
Kitten Karnage
Jimenez Gifts
Touba Gift Shop
Confetti Kitty

Mesa Night Market
2025-12-13 16:00 - 21:00 | Parking lot of 1920 W Broadway Rd 85202, 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, 85202, United States
The Mesa Night Market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this Asian food festival. This food festival is about highlighting the diversity of food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec 13th 2025 // 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.
Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
Duplex Boba Tea
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, smoked pork Bao, takoyaki
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Jasperz Island Fusion – jerk chicken gua bao, oxtail egg rolls, garlic noodles, and more
Mama Lita’s Soda Bar – Lemonade
Mischief Meals – Vietnamese fusion bubble waffles
Let’s Toast – Gourmet Korean BBQ Sandwiches
Mana Hawaiian Fusion
Anime artists and marketplace
Sloppy Brush
IndigPaperKite
Twisted Bee
Crystal Lee Craftworks
P2 cups
80HDesigns
Kitten Karnage
Jimenez Gifts
Touba Gift Shop
Pearls Perlers
Transcend Beauty Studio
Big Red’s Hot Sauce

Peoria Asian Night Market
2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Centennial Plaza, 9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, 85345, United States
The Peoria Asian Night Market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this small Asian food festival. We will be highlighting the diversity of Asian food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: Centennial Plaza Park (W Cinnabar Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345)
Date/Time: Friday, December 19th 5pm to 9pm
Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.

Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
Duplex Boba Tea
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, smoked pork Bao, takoyaki
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Jasperz Island Fusion – jerk chicken gua bao, oxtail egg rolls, garlic noodles, and more
Let’s Toast – Gourmet Korean BBQ Sandwiches
Mana Hawaiian Fusion
Lumpia Queen
Mama Lita’s Soda Bar
Miniburi Thai
Anime artists and marketplace
Sloppy Brush
IndigPaperKite
Twisted Bee
Crystal Lee Craftworks
P2 cups
80HDesigns
Kitten Karnage
Jimenez Gifts
Touba Gift Shop
Confetti Kitty

Mesa Night Market
2026-02-07 16:00 - 21:00 | Parking lot of 1920 W Broadway Rd 85202, 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, 85202, United States
This night market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this Asian food festival. This food festival is about highlighting the diversity of food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
Date/Time: Saturday, February 7th 2026 // 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.
Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
Duplex Boba Tea
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, Smoked BBQ Pork Bao, takoyaki, Jajangmyeon
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Jasperz Island Fusion – jerk chicken gua bao, oxtail egg rolls, garlic noodles, and more
Mama Lita’s Soda Bar – Handmade Lemonade
JT’s Curry Wagon – Japanese Curry and Taiwanese braised pork belly
Minburi Thai – pad thai and more
Mana Hawaiian Fusion – BBQ plates and more
PHX Lechon Roasters – crispy Lechon
Taiwanese Classic Scallion Pancake
K Town in AZ – korean fried chicken, mandu, kimchi fried rice
Tita’s Treats – Filipino baked goods
Hot Bamboo – Character bao
Red Dragon Chinese Food – orange chicken, spicy wonton, dumplings, tanghulu
Anime artists and marketplace
Sloppy Brush
IndigPaperKite
Twisted Bee
Astro Star Vintage
Rogue Duck Art
80HDesigns
AZ Spicy Gummy
Lynnie’s Boutique
Uwu
Avela Nails
Rodgers Jam Berries
CreatedbyDVO
Ahmani Candles
Avela Nails

Peoria Night Market
2026-02-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Centennial Plaza, 9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, 85345, United States
The Peoria Night Market showcases local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this small Asian food festival. We will be highlighting the diversity of Asian food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: Centennial Plaza Park (W Cinnabar Ave, Peoria, AZ 85348)
Date/Time: Friday, February 20th 5pm to 9pm // 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.
Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
2/20 vendor list
Duplex Boba Tea – milk tea, coffee, and fruit teas
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, Smoked BBQ Pork Bao, Takoyaki, Jajamean
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Red Dragon Chinese Food – Orange chicken, spicy wonton, shrimp/beef dumplings, crab cheese wonton, spring rolls, Tanghulu
Taiwanese Classic Scallion Pancake
K Town in AZ – Korean Fried Chicken, Kimchi fried rice, mandu, bulgogi, sausage and rice cake skewers
Happy Honu Shave Ice
Anime artists and marketplace
Twisted Bee
Eltigre_Artist
80HDesigns
Rodgers Jam Berries
Confetti Kitty
Uwu
CreatedbyDVO
Ahmani Candles
Uwu station
Lynnie’s Boutique

Mesa Night Market
2026-03-07 16:00 - 21:00 | Parking lot of 1920 W Broadway Rd 85202, 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, 85202, United States
This night market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this Asian food festival. This food festival is about highlighting the diversity of food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
Date/Time: Saturday, March 7th 2026 // 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.
Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
Duplex Boba Tea
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, Smoked BBQ Pork Bao, takoyaki, Jajangmyeon
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Jasperz Island Fusion – jerk chicken gua bao, oxtail egg rolls, garlic noodles, and more
Mama Lita’s Soda Bar – Handmade Lemonade
JT’s Curry Wagon – Japanese Curry and Taiwanese braised pork belly
Minburi Thai – pad thai and more
Mana Hawaiian Fusion – BBQ plates and more
PHX Lechon Roasters – crispy Lechon
Taiwanese Classic Scallion Pancake
K Town in AZ – korean fried chicken, mandu, kimchi fried rice
Tita’s Treats – Filipino baked goods
Hot Bamboo – Character bao
Red Dragon Chinese Food – orange chicken, spicy wonton, dumplings, tanghulu
Anime artists and marketplace
Sloppy Brush
IndigPaperKite
Twisted Bee
Astro Star Vintage
Rogue Duck Art
80HDesigns
AZ Spicy Gummy
Lynnie’s Boutique
Uwu
Avela Nails
Rodgers Jam Berries
CreatedbyDVO
Ahmani Candles
AP Specialties
Regit J Fashion
Avela Nails

Peoria Night Market
2026-03-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Centennial Plaza, 9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, 85345, United States
The Peoria Asian Night Market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this small Asian food festival. We will be highlighting the diversity of Asian food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: Centennial Plaza Park (W Cinnabar Ave, Peoria, AZ 85348)
Date/Time: Friday, March 27th 5pm to 9pm // 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.
Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
3/27 vendor list
Duplex Boba Tea – milk tea, coffee, and fruit teas
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, Smoked BBQ Pork Bao, Takoyaki, Jajamean
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Red Dragon Chinese Food – Orange chicken, spicy wonton, shrimp/beef dumplings, crab cheese wonton, spring rolls, Tanghulu
Taiwanese Classic Scallion Pancake
K Town in AZ – Korean Fried Chicken, Kimchi fried rice, mandu, bulgogi, sausage and rice cake skewers
Happy Honu Shave Ice
Anime artists and marketplace
Twisted Bee
Eltigre_Artist
80HDesigns
Rodgers Jam Berries
Confetti Kitty
Uwu
CreatedbyDVO
Ahmani Candles
Uwu station
Lynnie’s Boutique

Chiles and Chopsticks
2026-03-28 11:00 - 16:00 | G57 Sports Grill, 6729 N 57th Drive, Glendale, AZ, 85301, United States
Chiles and Chopsticks
Bold Mexican & Asian Flavors in the Valley of the Sun
Join us for the first Chiles & Chopsticks event, highlighting Mexican food, Asian food, and everything in between for unique fusion mash ups!
WHERE:
G57 Sports Grill Venue
6729 N 57th Drive Glendale AZ 85301
WHEN: Saturday, March 28th// 12 PM – 4 PM
Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go. Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. This is a free event though and tickets are not needed to enter the event. RSVP: https://events.phoenixfoodfestivals.com/events/nightmarket/2070434/r/website
Upgrade your experience
VIP Tickets

Limited edition Bao T-shirt (front will have Bao Bao and back will have Bao Bao grilling) – 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 Entry – Skip the lines and enter at 11am

Exclusive sticker with free admission

Early Entry included – Skip the lines and enter at 11am
3 x 3 exclusive sticker – Oppa Bao drinking boba

Preorder from Happy Buns includes free admission
DETAILS:
You can also purchase a limited edition Bao T-shirt (front will have Bao Bao and back will have Bao Bao grilling (image below), which comes with free admission. You can bring your pets on a leash to the park!
Food vendors (subject to change and more to be added)

Ni De Aqui Ni De Alla – tacos and more
Happy Buns – Butter mochi, coco de pan, Siopao
Yuki Cheesecakes – Gluten free Japanese cheesecakes
Kuboba
Scootopia – Pancit, skewers, and more!
Red Dragon Chinese Food
Minburi Thai
Duplex Boba
Lumpia Queen
Perley & Popoy Filipino cuisine
La Michoacana – Aguas Frescas and Mexican snacks

Anime artists and marketplace

Touba Gift Shop
AZ Crispy
Eltigre Artist
P2 Cup
Ahmani Candles
Electric Essence
Lynnie’s Boutique
Pawsitive Life

Mesa Night Market
2026-04-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Parking lot of 1920 W Broadway Rd 85202, 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, 85202, United States
This night market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this Asian food festival. This food festival is about highlighting the diversity of food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: 1920 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
Date/Time: Saturday, April 4th 2026 // 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.
Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
Duplex Boba Tea
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, Smoked BBQ Pork Bao, takoyaki, Jajangmyeon
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Jasperz Island Fusion – jerk chicken gua bao, oxtail egg rolls, garlic noodles, and more
Mama Lita’s Soda Bar – Handmade Lemonade
JT’s Curry Wagon – Japanese Curry and Taiwanese braised pork belly
Minburi Thai – pad thai and more
Mana Hawaiian Fusion – BBQ plates and more
PHX Lechon Roasters – crispy Lechon
Taiwanese Classic Scallion Pancake
K Town in AZ – korean fried chicken, mandu, kimchi fried rice
Tita’s Treats – Filipino baked goods
Hot Bamboo – Character bao
Red Dragon Chinese Food – orange chicken, spicy wonton, dumplings, tanghulu
Anime artists and marketplace
Sloppy Brush
IndigPaperKite
Twisted Bee
Astro Star Vintage
Rogue Duck Art
80HDesigns
AZ Spicy Gummy
Lynnie’s Boutique
Uwu
Avela Nails
Rodgers Jam Berries
CreatedbyDVO
Ahmani Candles
AP Specialties
Avela Nails

Arizona Dumpling Fest and Filipino Festival
2026-04-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Centennial Plaza, 9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, 85345, United States
The 2nd annual Filipino Festival is a celebration of culture and the amazing Filipino foods that make up a huge part. There will also be a variety of anime/retail vendors at this Asian food festival. This free food festival is about highlighting the diversity of food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food. The is a double header festival with the Arizona Dumpling Fest, a preview of Arizona’s longest standing bao and dumpling fest. The Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival is the original themed Asian food festival. 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.
WHERE:
Centennial Plaza Park behind Peoria City Hall
8401 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ 85345
WHEN: Saturday, April 11th // 12 PM – 5 PM and Sunday, April 12th // 12 PM – 5 PM
Different vendors are available on each day. Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.
Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. This is a free event though and tickets are not needed to enter the event. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out. RSVP: https://events.phoenixfoodfestivals.com/events/nightmarket/2059233/r/website
Upgrade your experience
VIP Tickets

Limited edition Bao T-shirt (front will have Bao Bao and back will have Bao Bao grilling) – 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

Includes Early Entry for both Saturday and Sunday- Skip the lines and enter at 11am

Exclusive sticker

Includes Early Entry for both Saturday and Sunday – Skip the lines and enter at 11am
3 x 3 exclusive sticker – Chef Bao holding dumplings

Early Admission Tickets – Skip the lines and enter at 11am
Preorder from Happy Buns also includes free admission
DETAILS:
You can also purchase a limited edition Bao T-shirt (front will have Bao Bao and back will have Bao Bao grilling (image below), which comes with free admission. You can bring your pets on a leash to the park!
Food vendors (subject to change and more to be added)
Filipino Festival

Flippin Rice – Crispy Adobo Fried Rice
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, coco de pan, Siopao
Lumpia Queen
Mama Lita’s Soda Bar – sorbet, halo halo, and lemonade
Kuboba
Hot Bamboo – Siopao character buns
Mannamobile Food Truck
Perley Express
Scootopia – Pancit, skewers, and more!

Arizona Dumpling Festival

Taiwanese Classic Scallion Pancake
The Sweet Box
Catmomdoo
Bonzai Boyz
Red Dragon
Minburi Thai
Duplex Boba

Anime artists and marketplace

Twisted Bee
Etigre Artist
Neko Mart
P2 Cups
80HDesigns
Safety Babe
Crystal Lee Craftworks
AZ Spicy Gummies
Rogue Duck Art
Astro Star Vintage
Uwu Station
Touba Gift Shop
My Kawaii Kandle
Teeny Bee
Confetti Kitty
Pinette Creations
AZ Charms and more

Peoria Night Market
2026-04-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Centennial Plaza, 9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, 85345, United States
The Peoria Asian Night Market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this small Asian food festival. We will be highlighting the diversity of Asian food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
Location: Centennial Plaza Park (W Cinnabar Ave, Peoria, AZ 85348)
Date/Time: Friday, April 24th 5pm to 9pm // 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.
Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.
Food and Anime vendors (subject to change)
4/24 vendor list
Duplex Boba Tea – milk tea, coffee, and fruit teas
Happy Buns – Ube butter mochi, Coconut bao, Smoked BBQ Pork Bao, Takoyaki, Jajamean
Yuki Cheesecakes – Japanese cheesecake (gluten free)
Herculean Chicken – Taiwanese Fried Chicken
Red Dragon Chinese Food – Orange chicken, spicy wonton, shrimp/beef dumplings, crab cheese wonton, spring rolls, Tanghulu
Taiwanese Classic Scallion Pancake
K Town in AZ – Korean Fried Chicken, Kimchi fried rice, mandu, bulgogi, sausage and rice cake skewers
Happy Honu Shave Ice
Anime artists and marketplace
Twisted Bee
Eltigre_Artist
80HDesigns
Rodgers Jam Berries
Confetti Kitty
Uwu
CreatedbyDVO
Ahmani Candles
Uwu station
Lynnie’s Boutique
