2023 Annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Event of Greater Philadelphia (2 Days) Tea Ceremony, Workshops, Taiko, Performers, Beer GardenNEW

The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture organized by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, with tremendous support from title sponsor Subaru of America, Inc. Featuring a variety of events throughout the city, the festival brings a taste of Japan to Philadelphia and highlights the beauty of Japanese sakura - the flowering cherry trees that brighten Philly’s parks and streets.

About the Festival
The festival is taking place Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, 10:30 AM - 4 PM at the Horticulture Center and Centennial Arboretum in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, and will feature music performances, cultural activities, a vendor market and more. Additional programming will be happening throughout April at different venues, including a film retrospective at Lightbox Film Center, cultural demonstrations, sushi classes and seminars.

Festival Schedule
Saturday: April 15, 2023
Sunday: April 16, 2023

Admission to this year’s festival is free to the public and non-ticketed. You can “pay what you wish” to support our work in offering more accessible and inclusive programming. Donors will be entered in a raffle to win select prizes.

Click here to enter the raffle

How to Get There
The Horticulture Center is located near Belmont Avenue & Montgomery Drive.

* Driving from the East: 76 West to Montgomery Drive Exit (341). Turn left at light onto Montgomery Drive; follow signs to parking.

* Driving from the West: 76 East to Montgomery Drive Exit (341). Turn right onto Montgomery Drive; follow signs to parking.

* Biking - MLK Blvd/West River Drive is a perfect way to get to the Festival and bike parking is free.

* SEPTA - Bus Route 38, 40, 43, 64. Plan your trip with SEPTA Trip Planner.

Festival Event Dates
April 15 - 16, 2023 (2 Days)

Event Time (Check)
10:30 am - 9:00 pm

Event Location
Fairmont Horticultural Center, 100 N Horticultural Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19131