# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Obon Festival 2026 Santa Maria
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Obon Festivals 2026, enjoy food, live music, performances, vendor areas and a afternoon of fun for all.About this EventObon Festivals are held around the world in honor of ancestors who have shared their compassion and wisdom with us, therefore contributing much to our lives. Our GBC festival has been held annually before and since the Japanese-American community returned to this area after World War II, with the 2 year exception of the Covid-19 pandemic years, and it is a favorite local event.Food!!Savor Japanese food! From Teriyaki Chicken dinners, Udon, Sushi, even Strawberry Shortcake.Chicken dinner drive thru pickup option available as well during the festival.Japanese DancesExperience traditional dance during the Obon Festival. If you would like to learn the Obon dances beforehand, and have a whole lot of fun,we invite you to participate in our Bon Odori Dance practices!Obon dance practice schedule this year:2026 Practices will be the four Mondays preceding Obon(06/29, 07/06, 07/13 and 07/20) from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the Santa Maria Veteran’s Memorial Community Center andSaturday, July 18th at the church 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.This year’s dance list is:Bon Odori UtaTokyo OndoSeinen OndoThe Lantern SongEi Ja Nai KaBambutsu No TsunagariIchi Tasu Ichi (1+1)Tanko BushiShiawase SambaRaffle!Top 10 Prizes are Cash & Many more prizesRaffle tickets order form coming soon! Performances!Grab food and stay for the traditional performances.-Taiko drummers-Martial arts performances featuring the -Tai Chi- Join in on the fun-Japanese Dance- Join in on the fun-Bonsai! – View a bonsai demonstrationJapanese Store:-View various cultural items available from kimonos, housewares, decorations and more!Silent Auction:-Bid on unique cultural itemsContact:Email: GUADALUPEBUDDHISTCHURCH@GMAIL.COMCall: (805) 343-1053Videos:–YouTube Video from past Obon festival-Highlights from the 2022 Obon Festival–Santa Maria Times 2024–Santa Maria Times–News Channel 3–Lompoc Record 2017WHERE:Veterans’ Memorial Center313 W Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93458(FREE street parking)Admission is FREE
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-maria/obon-festival-2026-santa-maria/100001992153417499
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Music, Art, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 6 hours
  - Location: Santa Maria
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Maria
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Santa Maria
- **lat**: 34.9580449
- **long**: -120.4381036
- **full address**: Santa Maria, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Obon Festival 2026 Santa Maria being held?
  - **A:** Obon Festival 2026 Santa Maria takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Santa Maria, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Obon Festival 2026 Santa Maria?
  - **A:** Obon Festival 2026 Santa Maria is organized by Guadalupe Buddhist Church.

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