# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Normandale Japanese Garden 50 Year Anniversary
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate 50 Years of Normandale’s Japanese Garden with a Free Cultural Festival
 
Join us at Normandale Community College on Saturday, September 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Japanese Garden’s 50th Anniversary Celebration - a free, family‑friendly event honoring Japanese culture and one of Bloomington’s most beloved landmarks.
 
Guests will enjoy traditional cultural performances, hands‑on activity booths, and delicious Japanese cuisine as we celebrate the garden’s legacy of peace, reflection, and community.
 
Built between 1972 and 1976 through the dedication of the Bloomington Affiliated Garden Clubs, the two‑acre garden features koi‑filled ponds, handcrafted bridges, lanterns, islands, a waterfall, and more than 300 carefully selected Minnesota‑hardy plants. Designed with guidance from Tokyo garden architect Takao Watanabe, the space blends authentic Japanese aesthetics with local resilience.
 
Whether you stroll through in a few minutes or linger to take in every detail, you’ll feel transported to the heart of Japan. We invite you to join us on September 19 to experience the beauty, culture, and community of this special anniversary celebration.
 
https://www.normandale.edu/why-normandale/community/japanese-garden/jg-annivesary.html

The Japanese Garden’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is presented by TORO, whose support of the garden and the Bloomington community makes this milestone possible.
 
We are grateful for the partnership and collaboration of the following community organizations:
• The City of Bloomington
• Japan America Society of Minnesota
• Bloomington Sister City Organization
• St. Paul Nagasaki Sister Cities Committee
• The Japanese American Citizens League
• Bloomington Travel and Tourism
• Ikebana International Chapter 121

These partners play an essential role in honoring the garden’s legacy and enriching this community celebration.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/normandale-japanese-garden-50-year-anniversary/200030356928208
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 271

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Normandale Japanese Garden
- **lat**: 44.830870471345
- **long**: -93.331169128418
- **full address**: Normandale Japanese Garden, 9700 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55431-4309, United States, Bloomington

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Normandale Japanese Garden 50 Year Anniversary being held?
  - **A:** Normandale Japanese Garden 50 Year Anniversary takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Normandale Japanese Garden, 9700 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55431-4309, United States, Bloomington.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Normandale Japanese Garden 50 Year Anniversary?
  - **A:** Normandale Japanese Garden 50 Year Anniversary is organized by Normandale Community College.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Normandale Japanese Garden 50 Year Anniversary is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 270+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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