The Cherry Blossom Committee and the City of Monterey Park are delighted to present the return of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival on April 15 & 16, 2023, at Barnes Park, located at 350 S. McPherrin Ave. Entry to the festival is Free.
Cherry Blossom CPRS Award Video
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 community support.
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.
2023 Program with Performance Schedules
VENDORS - Vendor Application: If you have questions or would like an application emailed to you when they are available, please email Gwen Kishida.
CRAFT VENDOR - If you are interested in being a Craft Vendor, please find your application here.
COMMUNITY BOOTH - If you would like to have a Community Booth, please obtain your application here.
EXHIBITOR APPLICATION - If you are interested in being an Exhibitor, please complete the application here.
SPONSORS - The Festival relies on the community's assistance to make the event a success and recognizes them throughout the festival for their generosity. If you have a business or organization that would like to support 2023, please complete the Sponsorship Application. We want to thank all our past sponsors for their support and contributions over the years.
* Taiko Drums
* Mochi and Manju Demo
* Storigami
* June Kuramoto & Hiroshima
T-SHIRTS - 🌸Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸 To celebrate the relaunch of the Festival, we will be selling event T-shirts featuring this year's signature origami poster design. The pre-order link is no longer active, but do not worry; you can still visit the festival information booth to get your shirt while supplies last!
Earth Day
Saturday, April 15, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., visit the Earth Day tent to learn about and enjoy environmental activities, resources, information, and giveaways. More.
