2024 - 24th Annual Anniversary Cherry Blossom Festival (Japanese Culture: Japanese Dancing, Taiko, Food, Crafts..) Barnes Park-Monterey Park (2 Days) NEW

The Cherry Blossom Committee and the City of Monterey Park are delighted to present the return of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival on April 27 & 28, 2024, at Barnes Park, located at 350 S. McPherrin Ave. Entry to the festival is Free. 

Featured at Festival 
Japanese Cultural Exhibits
Japanese Foods with Asian Foods
Traditional Japanese Dancing
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Taiko Drums Performance
Hand made crafts
Kids area - Games
Martial Arts
Japanese Muscial Entertainment
Origami Demonstration and Classes
Ikebana Flower Display & Instructional Classes
Mochi Making

Japanese Culture
So take the time to see, hear, and taste a bit of the Japanese and Japanese American culture through a first-hand experience of watching traditional Japanese dancing, hearing the resounding beats of the taiko drums, observing the mastery and various skills of martial arts, participating in the ancient art of the tea ceremony, or buying hand-made crafts or food with an Asian flair. Other highlights of the Festival include games & crafts for children, and numerous cultural displays.

Lot of Food Booths
The Festival will feature an international array of food, including many authentic Japanese items.  A complete list of foods will be available here in April. Local non-profit groups who wish to sponsor a food booth should contact the coordinator Karen Ogawa (via e-mail).

The Cherry Blossom Program includes performance schedules, sponsors, festival map, special guest list, performer biographies, schedules, exhibitors, booths, demonstrators and food court and craft vendors.

Cherry Blossom Festival Date
April 27 - 28, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)

Festival Time
Saturday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday:   11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cherry Blossom Location
Barnes Park, 350 S Mcpherrin Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Video 

Cherry Blossom Events

Cherry Blossom Tree Locations  Map

Cherry Blossom Title
Annual Anniversary Cherry Blossom Japanese Festival - Japanese Culture at Barnes Park-Monterey Park (2 Days) Japanese Dancing, Taiko, Food, Crafts.. See video.