Making dumpling at San Gabriel’s Dumpling & Beer Festival (Photo – sangabrielcity.com)
Not just every town can boast a dual food-and-drink festival combo as unique as San Gabriel’s Dumpling and Beer Festival, much less eleven of them in a row. But on Friday, October 2, from 6:00 – 10:00 pm you too can discover what the unique combination is all about.
More than 7,000 guests are expected in the historic Mission District for an evening of dumplings, craft beer, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and more.
This year’s festival introduces the Dumpling Bowl, where Southern California dumpling makers will compete for the title of 2026 Dumpling Bowl Champion. Guests can also explore Delta Air Lines’ ‘Journey Through Asia’ experience, featuring four destination-inspired stops celebrating Los Angeles’ connections to Tokyo, Shanghai, Manila and Hong Kong.
Enjoy food from local and regional vendors, a Beer Garden, nonalcoholic beverages and mocktails, games and interactive experiences throughout the Mission District.
General admission is free. Beer Garden and VIP tickets are available separately ($30-$100). Get Beer Garden tickets, view the vendor lineup, and explore participation opportunities at DumplingandBeerFest.com.
