2013 - 6th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Festival - Barnes Park-Monterey Park (2 Days)NEW

The 2013 Cherry Blossom Festival Committee and the City of Monterey Park are pleased to present the 16th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival on April 20 & 21, 2013 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.

VENDORS - 2013 applications . If you are interested in participating as a Craft Vendor you can obtain an application by clicking here, or Commercial Vendors can clicking here. Exhibitor applications are available by clicking here. If you have a question about anything regarding crafts or exhibits, please e-mail the coordinator here.

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).

Date
April 20 - 21, 2013

Time
Saturday: 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm