Welcome springtime at our annual Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival. Join us as we celebrate with traditional Japanese dances by Fujima Seiyumi Kai and the exciting beat of Kishin Daiko. Shan, the famous candy sculptor, will amaze you by his beautiful artistry. Free face painting, art projects, and mochi samples for all.

Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.

Schedule of Events:

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Free Facepainting, art projects including fish prints and paper fans, origami, and delicious mochi candy samples. Kofu Bonsai Display
12:00 PM: Music Performance by Amati Strings Ensemble
12:20 PM: Drum Performance by Kishin Daiko
12:45 PM: Performance by Viorythym Kids
1:15 PM: Demonstration by Sogetsu Ikebana Izumi-Kai of Orange County
2:00 PM: Dance Performance by Fujima Seiyumi Kai Dance
2:20 PM: Drum Performance by Kishin Daiko

Free Family Festivals are made possible with generous support from the Nicholas Endowment.