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SF’s “World of Dumplings” 2026: Free Community Food Fest (Ferry Building)

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Ferry Building | The Embarcadero and Ferry Plaza, San Francisco, CA

Event Details

The World of Dumplings 2026 festival returns for its third year at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. This free, community-led event features dumplings from around the globe, more than 25 restaurant vendors, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, a beer garden, raffle prizes, trivia, family activities, live performances, music, and more. All ages welcome.

Original Event Description:
_One of San Francisco’s favorite community led food festival is back for it’s third year and its going to better than ever!World of Dumplings is back for its third year and bigger than ever!This free, family-friendly event will be held at the iconic Ferry Building on Sunday, October 25th from 11 AM – 5 PM.’World of Dumplings’ celebrates our different cultures and communities through our shared love of dumplings – highlighting our similarities and celebrating our delicious differences.Whether they are the wontons of China, the gyozas of Japan, the momos of Nepal, the manties of Turkey, raviolis of Italy, or the empanadas of Spain – we love all dumplings!What to expect:Dumplings from all over the world25+ restaurant vendorsEating contestsCooking demosBeer gardenRaffle prizesDumpling triviaFamily activitiesPerformancesMusicAnd more exciting new additions to be announced!Follow along Big D’s adventures as he prepares for this year’s World of Dumplings!Recap of last year’s amazing event. Don’t miss out!_

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ASIANS ARE STRONG. EVERY CULTURE HAS ITS DUMPLING, & EVERY DUMPLING HAS A STORY! SUNDAY OCT 25 11 AM – 5 PM WORLD OF DUMPLINGS Community Led Food Festival FERRY BUILDING SAN FRANCISCO 3RD YR MORE VENDORS + DUMPLINGS

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Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families
Address: The Embarcadero and Ferry Plaza, San Francisco, CA

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