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Date: Sunday, 20 July, 2025       Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Watsonville Buddhist Temple
423 Bridge Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Map of Watsonville Buddhist Temple, 423 Bridge Street

Watsonville Obon Festival will have food, fun, and games. Obon is a time of joyous celebration and gratitude to the generations who went before us and gave us the gift of life. The highlight of the day is colorful dancing in which the community is invited to participate. Dance practice is held Monday and Wednesday evenings starting mid-June.

Obon is a time of joyous celebration and gratitude to the generations who went before us and gave us the gift of life. The highlight of the day is colorful dancing in which the community is invited to participate. Dance practice is held Monday and Wednesday evenings starting mid-June. Everyone is welcome. 

The public is welcome; this is a free event.

Obon Festival Date
July 20, 2025, Sunday

Obon Festival Time
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bon Odori Time
3:00 pm: Taiko
4:00 pm: Dancing

Festival Food & Fun
• Games for kids
• Drawing
• Traditional Japanese Dances
• Vendors
• Delicious Foods


Obon Dance Practice Dates
• Monday and Wednesday at 7:00 pm
• June 23, 25, & 30, July 2, 7, & 9 - 2025
• Starting late June


Watsonville Obon & Practices 

Obon Festival 
Location
Watsonville Buddhist Temple 423 Bridge Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 

Obon Festival Title
Annual Watsonville Buddhist Temple Annual Summer Obon Festival (Sunday) Japanese Food, Farmers Market, Japanese Performances, Taiko, Koto, etc..

#WatsonvilleObonFestival #Obon #JapaneseCulture #BonOdori 

 

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Sunday, 20 July, 2025



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