Three major food events — the 26th China Food Festival, the 3rd China Ocean Food Culture Festival, and the 2025 Ethnic Food Culture Festival — took place in Qingdao from Sept 12 to 14, bringing together industry professionals, locals, and tourists for a grand culinary celebration.

Approved as key national campaigns to boost consumption, these festivals are among the consumption promotion events organized by the Ministry of Commerce. Together, they created a systematic, widely inclusive, and memorable dining extravaganza.

The festivals featured nine sections, including opening and closing ceremonies, food exhibitions, and supply chain displays. With 386 exhibitors — over 260 leading supply chain companies — and 450 brands, more than 1,000 ingredient and equipment products are showcased, including over 200 new and popular items. Nearly 20,000 professional visitors participated.

Three major food events are held in Qingdao from Sept 12 to 14, uniting industry leaders and visitors to celebrate Chinese culinary heritage and marine cuisine culture. [Photo/IC]

Featuring 450 brands, more than 1,000 products, and 386 exhibitors, the festival showcases everything from time-honored recipes to trendy new bites — including eight major Chinese cuisines served from stylish food trucks. [Photo/IC]

As part of a national campaign to boost consumption, the event blends professional exhibitions with public food festivals, offering a delicious gateway into China's diverse food traditions. [Photo/IC]