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Cherry Blossom Festival
The Bethlehem
The Bethlehem Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual festival celebrating the culture of Bethlehem's Japanese sister city–Tondabayashi. Admission is FREE, as are most of our activities. Food, drinks, and Tea Ceremony tickets are available for purchase at just $1!
The festival takes place around the time our sakura (cherry blossom) trees surrounding city hall are in bloom, which historically occurs in early to mid April. Instead of having a set date, we try to schedule the festival to coincide with the opening of the blossoms, which varies year to year with the weather
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PARKING
Parking is available for FREE on N New St. and W Church St. for the entire day of the festival.
*Additional paid parking also available
ACTIVITIES
The Bethlehem Cherry Blossom Festival offers fun for the whole family! Try our cultural activities including origami, calligraphy, fan crafting, and more!
FESTIVAL FOOD
Enjoy popular Japanese festival food and roasted green tea, handmade and fresh on the day of the festival!
*Please be sure to bring cash, as we do not yet take card!
Special Guests
A big thank you to Tomoe Sato-san from the Consulate-General of Japan in New York for attending and giving his opening remarks at our festival!
Shumei America and Iroha Taiko Group also brightened our festival with their lively drumming and energy healing! Visit the Shumei America Facebook page for more info if you're interested in learning Japanese taiko drumming, or if have an interest in natural agriculture and spiritual healing.
Blossom Watch
Blossom Stage
Full Bloom!
The sakura will be at this stage for about 5 days.
Schedule
12:00 PM: Festival Begins
12:15 PM: Opening Remarks
12:30 PM: Iroha Taiko Drum Performance
1:30 PM: Iroha Taiko Drum Performance
2:30 PM: Iroha Taiko Drum Performance
4:00 PM: Festival Ends
Mochi Pounding Demonstration times vary
*Timed ticket entry will once again be used for the tea ceremony this year. Tickets can be purchased for $1 at the food tent in advance, and does not require a wait in line. Entry will be limited to groups of 4-6 people every 15 minutes. Standby tickets may become available if guests do not arrive at their designated time.
Even if you can't attend our event this year, the blossoms will be open for business for several days! The trees are best enjoyed with a homemade picnic lunch, or takeout from one of our local Japanese (and Japanese-adjacent) restaurants, such as The Other Fish, 24 East, Rakkii Ramen, Kumo Sushi, Randevoo, or Steak and Steel Hibachi!
Stop by to enjoy these activities and experience Japanese culture! Be sure to check your local paper, our website, or our Instagram and Facebook for announcements about the next festival.