2012 Cherry Blossom Festival - 15th Anniversary Monterey Park - Barnes Park (2 days)NEW

The 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival Committee and the City of Monterey Park are pleased to present the 15th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival on April 21 & 22, 2012 at Barnes Park, located at 350 S. McPherrin Avenue; Monterey Park, CA.  Entry to the Festival is FREE.

Planned and coordinated by community volunteers, the Cherry Blossom Festival strives to provide a cultural arts event that offers a forum for learning, entertainment, fun, and support of community.

So take the time to see, hear, and taste a bit of the Japanese and Japanese American culture through a first-hand experience of watching traditional Japanese dancing, hearing the resounding beats of the taiko drums, observing the mastery and various skills of martial arts, participating in the ancient art of the tea ceremony, or buying hand-made crafts or food with an Asian flair. Other highlights of the Festival include games & crafts for children, and numerous cultural displays.

Date
April 21-22, 2012

Time
April 21: 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
April 22: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Raffle
Tickets are only $2.00 each - the top prize is $1000 - Other major prizes to be announced.

Food
The Festival will feature an international array of food, including many authentic Japanese items.  A complete list of foods will be available here in April. Local non-profit groups who wish to sponsor a food booth should contact the coordinator Karen Ogawa (via e-mail).

Location
Barnes Park, located at 350 S. McPherrin Avenue; Monterey Park, CA.