# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Together with our sister city, Miyazaki, Japan, celebrate the blossom season with a variety of programs that promote the rich culture and beauty of Japanese music and art. Join us for a week-long schedule of festival activities at Red Wing Park featuring, Japanese Garden Tours, cultural performances, martial arts demos, custom shirts, children’s activities, and more! Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026, join us at Red Wing Park from 11:00am to 4:00pm to experience various cultural performances, martial arts demonstrations, activities, vendors, and food trucks! You will find vendors from education to selling merchandise, artwork, snacks, and crafts that reflect Asian Culture and Cherry blossom theme. Highlights of the Day: • Free Parking and Free Admission • Cultural Performances • Martial Arts Demonstrations • Activities & Crafts • Food & Refreshments • Vendors KNOW BEFORE YOU GO – Helpful Tips for the public: • Expect traffic delays near the area during the festival. • Free Admission • Free Parking – Grass Parking Lot opens @ 10 AM (Weekends ONLY) • Limited Accessible Parking Available • Japanese Garden Parking will be closed on March 27, 28, and 29, 2026. • Basketball courts will be closed on March 27, 28, and 29, 2026. • Dog park entrances will be modified on March 27, 28, and 29, 2026. We encourage you to visit one of our 5 other dog parks in the area. • Seating is limited, guests are encouraged bring your own chair. • Food and drinks available for purchasing. • Due to high traffic in the event area, please use crosswalks when crossing the roads. • Guests can expect loud noises at the performance stage. FESTIVAL PARTNERS: Japan Education Cultural Center and Virginia Beach Public Libraires FESTIVAL SPONSOR: Larry King Law OVERALL FESTIVAL COMPONENETS • Nighttime Hanami • Cultural Performances • Martial Arts Demonstrations • Vendor Market • Food Vendors • Educational & Interactive Displays • Weekday Japanese Garden History Tours & Workshops (registration required) WEEKDAY PROGRAMS Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3 will consist of Japanese Garden History Tours, Kid’s Paint Nite, NEW Adult Paint Nite, and NEW Gyotaku Nature Printing. • Registration is required. • Registration opens March 1, 2026 at 9:00am https://parks.virginiabeach.gov/events-information/special-events/cherry-blossom-festival - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/2026-cherry-blossom-festival/200029777750818 - **Event Categories**: festivals, dog, workshops, food-drinks, art, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 797 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Virginia Beach - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-48ND, United States - **lat**: 36.79047 - **long**: -75.98913 - **full address**: 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-48ND, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f0d429303c1c52acbceb673491b17ca7dab8d025e798d21c95e31d52bf53b0a1-rimg-w1200-h469-dc741243-gmir?v=1772823617 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival being held? - **A:** 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival takes place on Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-48ND, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival ? - **A:** 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival is organized by Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation's events? - **A:** Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation has 238+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival 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 Virginia Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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