2024 Annual Diablo Japanese Summer Festival Event - Bon Odori (Japanese Food Booths, Taiko, Exhibits, Martial Arts, Ikebana, Games..) 2 DaysNEW

The Annual Concord Japanese American summer festival event, located at 3165 Treat Boulevard.  The event will include live demonstrations and displays of Japanese culture and heritage. Displays such as Bonsai (miniature tree sculptures), calligraphy and Ikenobo, (flower arrangements), will be provided. Live demonstrations will include several groups performing Taiko (Japanese drums), Judo, folk and classical Japanese dancing, and Kendo (Japanese swords), are scheduled throughout the two day event.

Japanese food and beverages are also available for purchase including tempura, udon, gyoza, chicken and beef teriyaki, sushi and sake. The proceeds from the celebration helps support the non-profit organization, which in turn supports the many affiliated cultural clubs that reside at the Japanese American center.

Admission is free to all, with free street parking. Parking is also available at Ygnacio Valley High school, located at 755 Oak Grove Road, with a free shuttle provided.

Background
The JA Club Summer Festival Event is the annual fundraiser for the Japanese American Religious & Cultural Center (JARCC). It is a very popular and highly anticipated event for many in the community and elsewhere throughout the East Bay.

The Summer Festival is typically held the second weekend of August.

There are games for the kids.  There are cultural performances, exhibits and demonstrations.  And, of course, there is the food!  Some of the things Festival visitors can enjoy include the following below.

Festival Date
July 27 - 28, 2024, Weekend

Festival Time
Saturday: 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sunday  : 12 noon to 8:00 pm

Diablo Bon Odori & Practices

Obon Dance Times 
Sat: 7:30 pm
Sun: 6:30 pm 


Weekend Schedule

Saturday, July 27, 2024
01:00 pm: Tempura, Teriyaki, Udon, Sushi, Other food booths
01:00 pm: Concessions
01:00 pm: Calligraphy
02:00 pm: Bonsai Demonstration
03:00 pm: Diablo Taiko (Japanese Drums)
04:30 pm: Judo Demonstration
06:00 pm: Diablo Taiko (Japanese Drums)
07:00 pm: Matsutoyo Kai (Folk Song and Dance)
07:30 pm: Obon Odori (Folk Dancing)

Sunday, July 28, 2024
12:00 pm: Tempura, Teriyaki, Udon, Sushi, Other food booths
12:00 pm: Concessions
12:00 pm: Calligraphy
02:00 pm: Ikenobo Demonstration (Flower Arrangement)
03:00 pm: Sonoma Taiko (Japanese Drums)
04:00 pm: Kendo Demonstration
05:00 pm: Tatsumaki Taiko (Japanese Drums)
06:00 pm: Michisuya (Classical Japan Dance)
06:30 pm: Obon Odori (Folk Dancing)
08:30 pm: Raffle Drawing

Performances and Demonstrations
Taiko
Judo
Kendo
Obon and Classical Japanese Dance
Ikebana Flower Arranging

Exhibits
Ikebana Flower Arrangements

Concessions
Children's Games
Crafts Boutique
Raffle Tickets
Calligraphy (Japanese Characters

Food and Beverage
Sushi
Homemade Bake Shop Items (cookies, pies, manju, etc.)
Chicken Teriyaki Dinners
Tempura
Udon
Barbecued Beef Teriyaki Skewers
Gyoza
Hot Dogs
Shaved Ice
Soda, Bottled Water, Beer

Shuttle Service
Free admission and free shuttle service from Ygnacio Valley High School

Bon Odori Festival Location
Diablo Japanese American Club, 3165 Treat Blvd., Concord, CA 94518

Bon Odori Festival Title
Diablo Japanese American Summer Festival / Bon Odori