2025 Alameda Annual Summer Obon Festival (Taiko, Bon Odori Dancing, Food, etc.) Buddhist Temple of Alameda (Saturday)NEW

The Annual Buddhist Temple of Alameda Obon Bon Odori Festival comes back in July.  Obon Festival features Bon Odori (folk dancing), live music and taiko, flowers, carnival games, cultural exhibits, and drinks/delicious food.

Traditional dance, food, music, and games for the whole family. It is a bright, charming event in the heart of the city for families and people of all ages.

Obon Festival Date
July 19, 2025, Saturday

Obon Festival Time
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Obon Schedule
5:00 pm: Food: Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken wings.
5:00 pm: Reverend Dennis talks about Buddhist Being, The Pause that Refreshes
7:30 pm: Bon Odori (dancing) 

*Obon Dance Classes at the Temple�"all classes begin at 7:30 pm
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Alameda Temple holds two major annual festivals:

1) Vacationland Carnival & Bazaar in June (2 Days) - Bingo, Japanese Food.. 

2) Obon Festival in July (1 Day) - Live Music, Taiko, Dancing..

Alameda Bazaar/Obon/ Practices

Bon Odori Festival Location
Buddhist Temple of Alameda 2325 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 

Bon Odori Festival Title
Buddhist Temple of Alameda Annual Summer Obon Festival (Saturday) Bon Dancing, Japanese Food, etc.