Denver Cherry Blossom Festival

06/27/2026

Photos taken from just a few minutes ago of all the hard-working volunteers putting their loving touch on all of the great food items available from 11-5 today! Itadakimasu! 🙏

06/27/2026

Today's the day!! Come on down to enjoy some of the best handmade Japanese American food (including the best fresh grilled teriyaki chicken in Colorado!), entertainment, artisans and vendors today and tomorrow at Sakura Square! https://cherryblossomdenver.org/

06/23/2026

🌸 The 2026 Denver Cherry Blossom Festival Guide is here! 🌸

Your go-to for everything happening at this year’s festival. Inside you’ll find:

🎭 Stage Performance Schedule
🛍️ Marketplace Info
🗺️ The Festival Map
🎁 Where to pick up your Fukubukuro (Lucky) Bags
& More!

Join us June 27 (11AM–6PM) and June 28 (11AM–4PM) at Sakura Square in Downtown Denver for two unforgettable days of food, music, culture, and community!

Have questions? Head to CherryBlossomDenver.org for everything you need to know!

06/04/2026

🎁 Happiness by the Bagful is back! 🎁

Why wait until festival weekend for the fun to begin? Pre-order your Fukubukuro Bag (“Lucky Bag”) now and bring home a surprise inspired by a beloved Japanese tradition.

Each mystery bag comes packed inside a colorful insulated zippered tote and includes n exclusive Denver Cherry Blossom Festival towel soothing incense generously donated by Shoyeido Corporation, & more
✨ PLUS the chance to discover lucky surprises like:
• Denver Zoo tickets
• History Colorado passes
• Restaurant gift cards & coupons
• Sake sets
• Luggage tags, enamel pins, keychains, and more

Every bag is different, which means every bag is a little adventure waiting to be opened.

🌸 Pre-order online today
🌸 Pick up at the Sakura Foundation booth during the Denver Cherry Blossom Festival
📍Denver Cherry Blossom Festival Lawrence Street Marketplace
📅 June 27 & 28

Supplies are limited, so do not leave your luck to chance!

Best of all, proceeds support the mission and programming of Sakura Foundation.

Go to https://sakurafoundation.square.site/ to get yours!

05/14/2026

🌸 Join the Festival Volunteer Team 🌸

The Denver Cherry Blossom Festival does not come to life without an incredible volunteer crew, and we want YOU on the team!

This is more than volunteering. It is your chance to:
• Make new friends
• Go behind the scenes of one of Denver’s biggest cultural festivals
• Join the amazing crew that makes this weekend unforgettable

Whether you love helping guests, supporting performers, or just jumping in wherever needed, there is a role for you.

Volunteer opportunities include:
• Pre-Event Set Up
• Marketplace Assistance
• Temple Food Booth Runners
• General Runners
• Greeters
• Kids’ Craft Area
• Stage Assistance
• Festival Clean Up & Tear Down

Spots are available for June 26th, 27th, and 28th

Come join the team and bring the festival to life with us!

Sign up now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb7sbUj08-4N6bOgNIFntVAhNYA5pMv_UauHLh2xemTW_7MQ/viewform?usp=dialog

04/15/2026

04/14/2026

🌸 Save the Date 🌸

The Denver Cherry Blossom Festival is back and bigger than ever! Two days. Thousands of friends. One unforgettable celebration of culture, food, and community in the heart of downtown.

🗓️ Saturday, June 27 • 11AM–6PM
🗓️ Sunday, June 28 • 11AM–4PM
📍 Sakura Square

🔥 Feel the thunder of Taiko drums
🎤 Cheer on your favorite performers live on stage
🛍️ Shop 50+ vendors filled with art, crafts, anime goods, and one-of-a-kind finds
🍱 Eat your way through festival favorites, from teriyaki burgers to bento and more
🍶 Sip sake or beer and soak in the summer vibes

Whether it’s your first time or your 52nd, this is the weekend you don’t want to miss!

🌸 Tag your festival crew and make plans now! 🌸

03/30/2026

🌸🏆 WE’RE HONORED, DENVER 🏆🌸

The Denver Cherry Blossom Festival has been named Westword’s 2026 Best Summer Cultural Festival 🎉

This recognition means so much to us! For over five decades, this festival has been a celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture, community, and connection right in the heart of Denver. From incredible performances and delicious food to a vibrant marketplace and shared traditions, it’s a space where culture is not only preserved, but joyfully shared.

Westword's Best of Denver list, for the past 42 years, has been THE staple for highlighting the best attractions, events, businesses, and destinations in and around the Denver area. And this year we are so honored to receive this incredible recognition.

We are deeply grateful to our community, performers, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors who make this festival what it is. This honor belongs to all of you!

See you there this summer! 🌸
June 27 and 28, 2026
Sakura Square, Downtown Denver

The Denver Cherry Blossom Festival is co-presented by Sakura Foundation and Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple.