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SF’s Free “World of Dumplings” Festival at the Ferry Building

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission for all ages. Advance registration is encouraged but not required. Food and beverages are available for purchase directly from participating vendors. No purchase or donation is required to attend.
Ferry Building | The Embarcadero and Ferry Plaza, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

Asians Are Strong

The Bay Area’s biggest dumpling party is back. 🥟

San Francisco’s World of Dumplings returns to the Ferry Building on Sunday, October 25 for a free, all-day celebration of dumplings, food, culture and community.

More than 16,000 people attended last year, with 45+ local restaurants and businesses taking part. This year’s festival will return with dumplings from across cultures, cooking demos, live performances, community programming and more.

World of Dumplings is produced by Asians Are Strong, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is 100% volunteer-run.

Come hungry, bring friends and spend the day at one of San Francisco’s largest community food gatherings of the fall.

Sunday, October 25, 2026
11am–5pm
Ferry Building / Ferry Plaza, San Francisco
Free admission

Advance registration is encouraged.

️ Register:
World of Dumplings 2026

🥟 Meet Big Dumpling:
Watch the World of Dumplings promo reel

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free admission for all ages. Advance registration is encouraged but not required. Food and beverages are available for purchase directly from participating vendors. No purchase or donation is required to attend.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, Downtown San Francisco, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Theater & Performance
Address: The Embarcadero and Ferry Plaza, San Francisco, CA

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