Steaming Dumplings
📍 Kinistinâw Park

Taste of
Chinatown

A four-day culinary pilgrimage through the legendary flavors and modern street food of our historic district.

Pandy with Noodles
🏮 AUGUST 20-23, 2026
🏮 KINISTINÂW PARK MARKETPLACE
🏮 REGIONAL FOOD FLIGHTS & CHEF DEMOS
🏮 COLLECT DRAGON SCALES AT EVERY STALL
🏮 AUGUST 20-23, 2026
🏮 KINISTINÂW PARK MARKETPLACE
🏮 REGIONAL FOOD FLIGHTS & CHEF DEMOS
🏮 COLLECT DRAGON SCALES AT EVERY STALL
August 20-23, 2026

The Street Food
Takeover

Chinatown's premier street food festival arrives at Kinistinâw Park. Join us for four days of stall-hopping, regional sampling flights, and live culinary rituals in an open-air marketplace.

Classic Sizzle

Thursday, Aug 20
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Street Stall Launch
40+ Vendors Live
5:00 PM Ritual: The Great Bao Steam
Center Stage

Spice Market

Friday, Aug 21
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Night Market Vibes
Lantern Walk
6:30 PM Demo: Fire-Wok Street Skills
Culinary Theatre

The Grand Flight

Saturday, Aug 22
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Regional Tasting Trails
Stall Hopping
3:00 PM Social: Boba Mixology Battle
Jade Pavilion

Heritage Brunch

Sunday, Aug 23
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Dim Sum Street Cart Style
Family Day
2:00 PM The Grand Community Hot Pot
Finale Ritual
Pandy Eating Noodles

Pandy's Street Tip

"Just like Taste of Edmonton, we recommend 'The Sample Strategy!' Most stalls offer sample-sized portions for 1-2 tickets. Use your Dragon Passport to track your progress and earn a 'Street Food Master' pin!"

Food Vendor Mascot Pandy Approved Seal
Recruitment Open for August 2026

Join the
Sizzle

Showcase your signature flavors to 50,000+ attendees at Kinistinâw Park. As Chinatown's premier street food festival, we invite you to anchor the district's most visited culinary trail.

  • Premium 10x10 and 20x10 Park Stalls
  • Participate in "Regional Sampling Flights"
  • On-site "Dragon Scale" Stamp Stations
  • Social Media Boost for your restaurant
Submit Your Menu →

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026.
Priority selection for restaurants within the 97 St. Corridor.

Culinary Stewardship

Power The
Palate

Join us as a vital partner in sustaining Chinatown’s culinary pulse. These tiers anchor the festival narrative and support the revitalization of our local food masters.

🧧

Imperial
Umami

The Architect Tier
  • Naming Rights: Kinistinâw Park Culinary Stage
  • Flight Title: Presentation of all "Regional Food Flights"
  • District Presence: Primary logo on 97 St. Festival Banners
  • Insight: Access to the 2026 District Impact Dashboard
Request Deck
🍜

Golden
Spoon

The Custodian Tier
  • Zone Lead: Sponsorship of the Kinistinâw Marketplace
  • Digital: Dedicated partner spotlight in "YEG Expert" videos
  • Engagement: Lead sponsor of the #ChaseTheDragon Passport
  • Hospitality: VIP invitations to the Hull Block Rituals
Request Deck
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Jade
Plate

The Builder Tier
  • Boost: Funding for 10 Merchant "Social Media Boosts"
  • Wayfinding: Logo placement at park-wide "Pandy Spots"
  • Recognition: Digital logo presence on the Explore Portal
  • Mascot: Logo placement in Pandy’s Festival Food Guide
Request Deck

Power the Resilience

Invest in a thriving Chinatown culinary legacy. Our partners ensure that the district remains a world-class destination for food, heritage, and community growth.

Download Strategy & Tiers PDF →
Partnership Mascot
Pandy’s Insider Tips

The Perfect
Bite

Foodie Pandy
The Strategy

Sample Like a Pro

Don't commit to one large dish! Most stalls at Kinistinâw Park offer sample-sized portions. Use the "Regional Flights" to taste 4 different vendors in one go—it's the best value for your tastebuds.

Dragon Passport

Stamps & Scales

Bring your Dragon Passport! Every purchase earns you a "Dragon Scale" stamp. Collect 5 scales to unlock an exclusive "Street Food Master" pin at the information booth near the Park Canopy.

Hidden Gem

The Bakery Hub

While the main stage is at the park, don't miss the bakery trails along the 97 St. Corridor. This is where you'll find the legendary "Dragon Scale" Pork Buns and fresh egg tarts that sell out by 2:00 PM.

Hydration

Boba & Beyond

The festival can get hot! Look for the Jade Pavilion for mixology demos and limited-edition dragon fruit bubble tea. It’s the official hydration station for the 4-day takeover.