The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival® (NCCBF) is one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Japanese and Japanese American traditions. This dazzling display showcases the vibrant colors and grace of the Japanese culture, and the rich heritage and diversity of the Japanese American community. All are welcome to join in the festivities as we celebrate the blooming of the cherry blossoms and Japanese and Japanese American culture. The Festival features Japanese cultural performances, traditional arts, live music, the annual Queen Program, and more. This event is free and open to the public, made possible by the generous donations and support from our corporate and community sponsors and Festival supporters.

The NCCBF is one of the largest cherry blossom festivals outside of Japan, second to the festival in Washington, D.C., and held at one of three remaining officially designated Japantowns in the United States. This Festival takes place over two weekends in mid-April, symbolizing the arrival of spring and cherry blossoms in the famously fog-shrouded San Francisco. Please join us as an attendee, volunteer, and/or sponsor of this popular Japanese American community event.