2023 Annual BCO Buddhist Church of Oakland Obon Festival (Food Bazaar, Ikebana, Tea Ceremony, Koto Performance, Bon Odori, etc.) NEW

The Buddhist Church of Oakland will hold its Annual Obon Festival on Saturday on the Church grounds.  This event features cultural displays and demonstrations, including Tea Ceremony, Koto performance, Taiko Drum performance, Flower Arranging display, along with live musical performances, climaxing with Japanese dancing on Jackson Street, for which the public is invited to participate!

There will also be various Japanese foods available including BBQ Teriyaki Steak, Chicken and Short Ribs (kalbi), sushi, udon, curry, beer, soft drinks and more.

Resident Minister, Rev. Harry Gyokyo Bridge will give a short tour and explanation of this historic Buddhist facility. 

Costs
There is no admission charge and the event is open to the public.

Obon Festival Date
August 5, 2023

Obon Festival Time
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Check Website)

Bon Odori Dancing 
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Check Website)

Save the Date Poster

Obon Poster


Location
825 Jackson St. (at 9th), in Oakland, one block from the Lake Merritt BART station. 

Parking
Parking is limited and attendees are encouraged to take public transit or rideshare.  

Information
For more information, please visit their website at buddhistchurchofoakland.org, or call 510-832-5988  during normal business hours. 



Obon Dance Practice Dates
Obon dance practices will be held on July
Bon Odori Dance Times: 7:30 pm - 9 pm

Location: Church Social Hall (825 Jackson St, Oakland) 
All practices are open to the public - no admission fee.

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Oakland has 2 Major Festivals: 

1) Annual Bazaar & Food Festival (1 Day) in June
Buddhist Church of Oakland  Bazaar & Food Festival (2 Days) Sake, Sushi & Udon, Teriyaki Chicken & Steak, Games, Silent Auction, Bingo, Raffle

2) Obon Festival (1 Day) in August
Buddhist Church of Oakland Obon Festival (Food Bazaar, Ikebana, tea Ceremony, Koto Performance, Bon Odori, etc.)


Oakland Bazaar & Obon, Practice Dates  

Obon Festivals & Practices
 
All Obon Festivals  All Obon Practices  

Japanese Event Festivals 

Japanese Festivals Events  Map

Celebrate the Japanese Culture food, performances and dancing.
(Please always confirm date & times, the schedule could change)



Obon Festival Title
Buddhist Church of Oakland Obon Festival (Food Bazaar, Ikebana, tea Ceremony, Koto Performance, Bon Odori, etc.)

Obon Festival Location
Oakland - Buddhist Church of Oakland, 825 Jackson St., Oakland, CA 94607