CANCELLED - 2020 - 37th Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival (Food & drink, Sushi, Spam Musubi, Gyoza, Yakisoba, Mochi, Teriyaki..) [See Video]NEW

*** April 18, 2020 Update on Cancellation ***

As the situation with COVID-19 continues to worsen, we are committed to protecting the well-being of the community and have canceled the 2020 Cherry Blossom Festival and postponed the student delegation trip in June. The Cherry Blossom Festival is held to honor the relationship between Cupertino and Toyokawa and share Japanese culture with the community. It also serves as the fundraiser for our exchange programs. Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities, Inc (CTSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the relationship between the two cities. Our major programs are an annual student exchange in cooperation with CUSD and an adult cultural exchange every five years. Cupertino and Toyokawa have been sister cities since 1978. Since 1983, the student exchange has been held every year, with two exceptions. In 2001 the Toyokawa students canceled their trip to Cupertino, which would have been only two weeks after the 9/11 disaster. In 2011, Cupertino students postponed their trip to Toyokawa following the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami until a year later. These experiences established a precedent for handling unforeseen circumstances. The 2020 student delegation is intact and will continue to participate in a year-long program of learning Japanese culture and strengthening the bond with our sister city. The delegates will volunteer for the 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival and travel to Toyokawa in June 2021.

Special thanks to our sponsors and we're looking forward to seeing everyone at next year's Cherry Blossom Festival (April 24 - 25, 2021)!

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Cherry Blossom Festival in Cupertino's Memorial Park, Quinlan & Senior Center. Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities, Inc. is sponsoring the 34th annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday and Sunday at Cupertino's Memorial Park, Quinlan Center and Senior Center. This fun family festival honors Cupertino's sister city relationship with Toyokawa, Japan by sharing Japanese arts & culture with the entire community.

Admission is FREE, entertainment is FREE, and parking is FREE at De Anza College (Lots A&B).

Cupertino Cherry Blossom Dates
April 25 - 26, 2020

Time
10 am - 5 pm

Indoor cultural exhibits and demonstrations take place throughout the day in the Quinlan Community Center, featuring music and dance performances and cultural displays, demonstrations, workshops, and hands-on activities presented by professionals, non-profits, and special interest groups.

Outdoor entertainment is held at the Amphitheater and includes Taiko drum groups, Japanese dancers, various martial arts, and musical performances throughout the day. VIP festival guests, local government, school board members, and students selected for the annual cultural exchange program will be introduced at noon on Saturday. Throughout the lawn areas will be arts and crafts exhibits and special interest groups such as Japanese dog and koi fish clubs.  Children's activities feature hands-on arts & crafts and a petting zoo. Local high school service groups will lead games/crafts.

Japanese cultural arts and crafts vendors, a gallery of Toyokawa student artwork, and a pictorial timeline of Cupertino's sister city relationship with Toyokawa will be grouped at the "Japanese Artisan Pavilion" located at the Cupertino Senior Center and patio.

Food and drink include sushi, spam musubi, gyoza, asian chicken salad, yakisoba, mochi, teriyaki chicken skewers, hot rice, shave ice, fruit bowls, kettle corn, cotton candy, coffee, smoothies, beer, sake, plum wine, sodas and lemonade.

Information about this event visit www.cupertinotoyokawa.org.
Vendor registrations: https://www.festivalproductions2.com/
Facebook: Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Tweet us:@Cupertino_CBF 

Cupertino Cherry Blossom Video


Cupertino Cherry Blossom Location
Cupertino Memorial Park, Anton Way at Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014