*Arizona Maturi - 28th Annual Festival of Japan (Sat: Odori Dancing)NEW

Japanese Culture Surrounds You for 2 Days in Downtown Phoenix
The Annual Matsuri Festival takes over Heritage and Science Park in downtown Phoenix. This two day Festival will feature colorful displays of authentic Japanese art, crafts, and entertainment. Traditional Japanese food and merchandise will be on sale.

Dates
February 25-26, 2012

Times
Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm, Dancing 5 pm - 8pm on Sat

Location
Heritage and Science Park, Phoenix, Arizona

Costs
Free Admission

ASAHI Beer Garden
Saturday 11 am - 8 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

For the first time ever, a nigh festival will continue the celebration with a Japanese beer garden, O Dori dancing and Karaoke. Saturday only: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm



Location
It is being held right in the middle of downtown, at the Heritage and Science Park.

Schedule
Three stages will provide performances and demostrations in Japanese cultural atrs, taiko, and martial arts.  The food pavillion is always a treat and children can try their hand at Japanese crafts and take home their creations.