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Date: Saturday, 29 July, 2023       Time: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Diablo Japanese American Club
3165 Treat Blvd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-5299
Location Website

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Map of Diablo Japanese American Club, 3165 Treat Blvd.

PLEASE READ - 2022 Diablo Japanese American Summer Festival has been canceled and set for 2023.

Hello everyone! Some bad news, we have to cancel the Festival again this year. We appreciate all of those who reached out hoping there would be one, unfortunately we just couldn't work it out logistically.

Information from Facebook Link 


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Coming in 2023

The Annual Concord Japanese American summer festival, located at 3165 Treat Boulevard, is scheduled to begin July 2023.  The event will include live demonstrations and displays of Japanese culture and heritage. Displays such as Bonsai (miniature tree sculptures), calligraphy and Ikenobo, (flower arrangements), will be provided. Live demonstrations will include several groups performing Taiko (Japanese drums), Judo, folk and classical Japanese dancing, and Kendo (Japanese swords), are scheduled throughout the two day event.

Japanese food and beverages are also available for purchase including tempura, udon, gyoza, chicken and beef teriyaki, sushi and sake. The proceeds from the celebration helps support the non-profit organization, which in turn supports the many affiliated cultural clubs that reside at the Japanese American center.

Admission is free to all, with free street parking. Parking is also available at Ygnacio Valley High school, located at 755 Oak Grove Road, with a free shuttle provided.

Background
The JA Club Summer Festival is the annual fundraiser for the Japanese American Religious & Cultural Center (JARCC). It is a very popular and highly anticipated event for many in the community and elsewhere throughout the East Bay.

The Summer Festival is typically held the second weekend of August.

There are games for the kids.  There are cultural performances, exhibits and demonstrations.  And, of course, there is the food!  Some of the things Festival visitors can enjoy include the following below.

Performances and Demonstrations (see schedule)
Taiko
Judo
Kendo
Obon and Classical Japanese Dance
Ikebana Flower Arranging

Exhibits
Ikebana Flower Arrangements
Bonsai (miniature trees)

Concessions
Children's Games
Crafts Boutique
Raffle Tickets
Calligraphy (Japanese Characters

Food and Beverage
Sushi
Homemade Bake Shop Items (cookies, pies, manju, etc.)
Chicken Teriyaki Dinners
Tempura
Udon
Barbecued Beef Teriyaki Skewers
Gyoza
Hot Dogs
Shaved Ice
Soda, Bottled Water, Beer

Festival Date
July 29 - 30, 2023 - Saturday & Sunday

Festival Time
Sat: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Obon Dance Times 
Please Double Check Website Times
Sat: 7:30 pm
Sun: 6:30 pm 

Obon Schedule & Times (PDF FORM)
See Sat & Sun Diablo Obon Festival Schedule & Map

Parking 
The Summer Festival is a very popular event and significant crowds are always expected. So, this makes parking a bit of a challenge. While there is very limited disabled parking available, we do provide a drop-off/pickup area in front of the building. We have also arranged for free parking at Ygnacio Valley High School a few blocks away. Free shuttle service runs frequently between the High School and JA Club throughout the day and evening hours.

Ygnacio Valley High School is located at 755 Oak Grove Road, Concord.

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Obon Bon Odori Dance Practice
Mon & Wed - Click link below.

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Celebrate the Japanese Culture food, performances and dancing.
(Please always confirm date & times, the schedule could change)

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Bon Odori Festival Location
Diablo Japanese American Club, 3165 Treat Blvd., Concord, CA 94518

Bon Odori Festival Title
Diablo Japanese American Summer Festival / Bon Odori


   

Saturday, 29 July, 2023



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