2025 Spokane Obon Festival (A Festival Honoring Our Ancestors: Bon Odori Dancing, Games, Japanese Artists & Crafts..) Spokane Buddhist TempleNEW

The Annual Spokane Japanese Obon Festival returns with exciting new experiences in 2025! Join us for a full day of traditional and modern Japanese cultural activities. Enjoy food, games, Bon Odori dancing, martial arts, music, and more.

This event is a cherished Buddhist holiday honoring past ancestors and celebrating community through joyful expression. Hosted by the Spokane Buddhist Temple and Bee You Organics, the festival features a variety of

Date
July 20, 2025

Time
1:00 pm - 7:00 pmfamily-friendly activities across both the temple grounds and nearby Grant Park.

Festival Highlights
• 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Japanese arts, crafts, and treats at Bee You Organics and Spokane Buddhist Temple (527 & 525 S Perry St)
• 4:00 pm: Obon Service at Spokane Buddhist Temple
• 4:30 pm: Walk together to Grant Park for martial arts demonstrations and dancing
• 4:30 pm: Jundokan International of Spokane Goju Ryu Karate, Spokane Kendo Club performance
• 5:00 pm: Spokane Taiko 
• 5:30 pm: Bon Odori Dance 

Come dance with us-all ages are welcome!

Obon Dance Practice Schedule:
• Sundays: July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 11:00 am
(Location: Spokane Buddhist Temple)

Spokane Obon & Practices


Obon Festival Event Location 
Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry, Spokane, WA 99202

Obon Festival Event Title 
Annual Spokane Buddhist Temple Obon Festival (Sunday) Spokane Buddhist Temple

#SpokaneObon #BonOdori #SpokaneTaiko #JapaneseCulture #Taiko #SpokaneEvents