2024 Guadalupe Buddhist Church Annual Obon Festival (Live Taiko, Bon Odori, Teriyaki Chicken & Beef, Udon, Sushi, Bonsai Exhibit, Martial Arts..) SunNEW

The Annual Guadalupe Buddhist Church Annual Obon Festival Event. 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.

Top 10 Prizes are Cash & Many more prizes.

Additional raffle, food and goods available for purchase on site. 
This is a fun, family friendly event and we hope to see you all there!

Obon Festival Event Date
July 28, 2024, 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

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


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 Dates 



Obon Festival Event Location
New Location: Minami Community Center, 600 W. Enos Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Previous Location: Veteran's Community Center, 313 West Tunnell St., Santa Maria, CA 93458.

Obon Festival Event Title
Guadalupe Buddhist Church Annual Obon Festival - Veteran's Memorial Community Center (Sunday Only) Japanese Food, Taiko, Crafts, Sushi, Origami, etc.