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2026 “World of Dumplings” Festival at SF’s Ferry Building

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Free / RSVP

Asians Are Strong

One of San Francisco’s tastiest community food festivals is back for its third year, bringing a whole world of dumplings to the Ferry Building. World of Dumplings returns Sunday, October 25, with 25+ restaurant vendors serving up dumplings from around the globe, and admission is free.

Expect plenty of familiar favorites alongside dumplings you may not have tried before, from Chinese wontons and Japanese gyoza to Nepalese momos, Turkish mantı, Italian ravioli and Spanish empanadas. Come hungry, because there will also be eating contests, cooking demonstrations, dumpling trivia and a beer garden.

The family-friendly festival will also feature live music, performances, family activities and raffle prizes throughout the day. It’s a pretty compelling excuse to spend a Sunday eating your way around the world, one dumpling at a time.

World of Dumplings
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Venue: Ferry Building, San Francisco
Cost: FREE

 

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Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Downtown San Francisco, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person
Address: 1 Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, CA

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