2025 Guadalupe Obon Festival (Live Taiko, Bon Odori, Teriyaki, Udon, Sushi, Bonsai Exhibit, Martial Arts) Sun Guadalupe Buddhist Church #obon (Video)NEW

The Guadalupe Buddhist Church invites you to join us at our annual Obon Festival! Obon Festivals are held around the world in honor of ancestors who have shared their compassion and wisdom with us, therefore contributing much to our lives. Our GBC festival has been held annually before and since the Japanese-American community returned to this area after World War II, with the 2 year exception of the Covid-19 pandemic years, and it is a favorite local event.

Food
Savor Japanese food! From Teriyaki Chicken dinners, Odon, Sushi, Sashimi, even Strawberry Shortcake.
Chicken dinner drive thru pickup option available as well during the festival.

Japanese Dances
Experience traditional dance during the Obon Festival.
If you would like to learn the Obon dances beforehand, and have a whole lot of fun, we invite you to participate in our Bon Odori Dance practices! Schedule to be posted soon.

Raffle!
Top 10 Prizes are Cash & Many more prizes
Raffle tickets order form coming soon!

Performances
Grab food and stay for the traditional performances.
-Taiko drummers
-Martial arts performances featuring the Rising Sun Martial Arts Academy
-Tai Chi- Join in on the fun
-Japanese Dance- Join in on the fun
-Bonsai! View a bonsai demonstration

Japanese Store
-View various cultural items available from kimonos, housewares, decorations and more!

Silent Auction
-Bid on unique cultural items

Obon Festival Event Date
July 27, 2025, Sunday 

Obon Festival Event Time
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Parking
FREE street parking and FREE admission!

Bon Odori Dance
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

Admission 
Free

Tickets

Location 
Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building, 313 W. Tunnell St., Santa Maria 93458

Previous Year

Obon Dance Practice Schedule
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
• Bring your kachi kachi, towels and fans. Refreshments will be served.

If you would like to learn the Obon dances beforehand, and have a whole lot of fun, we invite you to participate in our Bon Odori Dance practices!

Guadalupe Obon & Practice