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2023 Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Bazaar & Obon Odori Event (Japanese Food, Bookstore, Arts & Crafts, Baked Goods..) PABT (2 Days)NEW

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2023 Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Bazaar & Obon Odori Event (Japanese Food, Bookstore, Arts & Crafts, Baked Goods..) PABT (2 Days)
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Date: Sunday, 6 August, 2023       Time: 4:00 pm
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Palo Alto Buddhist Temple
2751 Louis Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-0123
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Map of Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, 2751 Louis Road

August 5th/6th, we look forward to gathering in person for a food, music and Obon Odori celebration of our ancestors.

Please use the form below to pre-order food and commemorative T-shirts. Quantities are limited and ordering will close on the dates below to help with purchasing.

Food pre-order will be open through July 22nd

Food Form

T-shirts pre-order will be open through July 12 and available in Mens, Womens and Children sizes this year!

Festival Schedule: check differences

Saturday August 5th
* Order pickup (food and t shirts) from 4-6pm
* Onsite eating will be open 4-8pm
* Craft beer, sake and wine will be sold
* Enjoy live taiko and music by Bad Karma

Sunday August 6th
Obon Odori from 4-6:30pm
* Prep and dancing in a casual setting
* Casual food items will be available for purchase (hot dogs, desserts, beverages)

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



Obon Festival Event Location 
Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, 2751 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 

Obon Festival Event Title
Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Bazaar & Obon Odori (PABT) (2 Days)

 

 

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Palo Alto Obon Festival Event features Bon Odori (folk dancing), live music and taiko and drinks/delicious food. Traditional dance, food, music and games for the whole family. It is a bright, charming event in the heart of the city for families and people of all ages.


This event is free and everyone is welcome. 

Obon Festival Dates
August 6 - 7, 2022

Obon Festival  Times (Note different times)
Sat: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm  (Food Only, No Dancing)
Sun: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Dancing, No Food)

Obon Dancing
Saturday: No Dancing 
Sunday: 4:00 - 7:30pm Bon Odori Dancing

Schedule for the Weekend
Pre-order, Pre-Pay food and T shirts
* Saturday August 6 - Walk up order pickup from 4pm-6pm, onsite eating at PABT will be open until 8pm
* Beer, sake and wine will be sold
* Taiko performances are scheduled

PABT Obon 2022 Food Pre-Order

PABT 2022 T-Shirt Pre-Order

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Obon Dance Practice Dates: Click Here 
**NO Dance Practices
Time: 7:30 pm each practice evening 
New - Yukata basics session before some practice dates. 

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Sunday, 6 August, 2023



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