From Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival 2014
Planned and coordinated by community volunteers, the Cherry Blossom Festival strives to provide a cultural arts event that offers a forum for learning, entertainment, fun, and support of community. The 2014 Cherry Blossom Festival Committee and the City of Monterey Park are pleased to present the 17th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival on April 26 - 27, 2014. Entry to the festival is free to the public.
- April 26, 2014, from 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- April 27, 2014, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Located at Barnes Park
Event Festivities
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 and crafts for children, and numerous cultural displays.
- 2014 Performance Schedule
- Exhibit Hall
Vendors
If you are interested in participating as a craft vendor you can obtain an application by clicking here, or commercial vendors can clicking here. If you have a question about anything regarding crafts or exhibits, please e-mail the coordinator .
Food
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.
Raffle
Tickets are only $2 each. The top prize is $1,000. Please see Sponsors link for additional prizes and donors:
