At Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City, the 4th Vietnam Bread Festival 2026 will be held over four days from Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26, 2026. It expects more than 200,000 visitors, becoming a spring feature of Ho Chi Minh City where you can enjoy food and culture. (Source: VnExpress International）
Basic information on the festival
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Le Van Tam Park, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Number of booths | About 150 booths (100 already registered) |
| Expected attendance | Over 200,000 people |
| Admission | Free (food and drink separate) |
5 highlights
1. Baguette Award competition
A contest where artisans compete on the quality, creativity, and taste of banh mi. From local long-established shops to young people who came up from street food, the participants and judges select the best banh mi.
2. International branding seminar
An expert panel aimed at the global branding of Vietnamese bread (banh mi) will be held. Whether it can become a global food like sushi or tacos is a theme of note for food-business people too.
3. Lotus- and Eiffel Tower-shaped bread exhibition
An exhibition space for creative bread beyond traditional banh mi. Artistic breads shaped like lotus flowers and the Eiffel Tower line up.
4. Pairing tasting of 50 vegetarian dishes x bread
For vegetarians and vegans, you can taste combinations of 50 kinds of plant-based side dishes and banh mi. A corner of note for health-conscious travelers and those interested in food diversity.
5. Bread-truck startup support event
There's also a session focused on entrepreneurship support for street-food businesses. The effort to cultivate the bearers of banh mi culture makes the festival something more than a mere food-crawl event.
Food-safety efforts
In response to past food-poisoning cases, this time Ho Chi Minh City's food safety department pre-screened the hygiene standards of all booths. Each vendor is obligated to manage in line with a food-safety manual, and a system is in place so you can food-crawl with peace of mind.
Access information for Japanese travelers
Le Van Tam Park is located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City (within a 20-minute walk of Ben Thanh Market), 5 to 10 minutes from the center by Grab taxi or motorbike taxi. Late April is alsoa period when foreign travelers surge, so we recommend arriving locally early.
During the festival period,the April 30 Ho Chi Minh City Liberation Day eventalso lies ahead, making it a special four days when the whole surrounding area shows liveliness.
Summary
Banh mi is no longer just Vietnamese street food; it's becoming a globally recognized symbol of food culture. This festival is not just a food crawl but a place where you can experience the present of Vietnam's food industry and food culture. During a stay in Ho Chi Minh City, April 23 to 26 is an event we'd love you to drop by.
Source: VnExpress International / VIETJO Vietnam News
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