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Where: Centennial Plaza Park, 8401 W. Monroe St., Peoria
Special to Independent Newsmedia
The Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival, with the Nom Nom Noodles Festival, will return for a sixth year.
The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27 at Centennial Plaza Park behind Peoria City Hall, 8401 W. Monroe St., in the West Valley.
Look for exclusive noodle dishes from local businesses. Different vendors will be available on each day for a variety of dumpling, bao, and noodle dishes.
Explore creative interpretations of dumplings on Saturday. A bao is known as a steamed bun or a baozi is a “complete meal conveniently packed away in a white, warm, soft bun,” according to event organizers.
Baos are a form of dumplings and guests can try different dumplings from various cultures from takoyaki to potstickers.
Admission ranges from $6 to $35 depending on time of day and VIP options.
Tickets include free parking at the nearby garages and exclusive coupons to local businesses. The event supports local food vendors and offers the chance for guests to purchase anime merchandise and enjoy live music.
Kids 12 and under are free. Refunds are available up until eight days before the event.
