Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival

Inspired by the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Central Ohio now celebrates cherry blossom season with Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 13, 2024, but there will be events during the days before and after!

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Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival

The main celebration showcases the cherry blossom trees in Franklin Park in Columbus on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10 am – 5 pm. 

Admission is FREE! This year’s theme is “Be a Friend”. Food Trucks open until 6 PM

SCHEDULE:
10:00 am: Drums Call & Taiko workshop
11:00 am: Adventure Center opens
11:40 am: Haru-No-Tomo from Japan Hiuchi Taiko
12:30 pm: Flag Raising & Welcome Ceremony 32nd Peace Garden Anniversary IVO Award Ceremony . Outstanding Volunteer & Governor Bob & Hope Taft Awards
4:30 pm: Bridges of Peace Dedication

ENTERTAINMENT: Taiko, Koto, Soran Bushi, Awaodori, Okinawan Drum Dance, games & more
CULTURAL DISPLAY/EXHIBITS: Ikebana, Bonsai, origami, anime, Hina dolls, Japanese toys, calligraphy, kite-making. kimonos, Wishing Tree & more

Franklin Park grounds & Adventure Center
1755 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43203

Check the website and Facebook page for details. 

Other Cherry Blossom Festival events

April 6: Opening, Virtual

April 7: Spring Festival at Ohio State Worthington & JASCO at Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., Columbus 43202

April 8: Solar Eclipse

April 9: Ramen Crawl – Go on a self-guided crawl to experience some amazing ramen around Columbus. See recommended stops here. 

April 10: Upper Arlington Cherry Blossom Celebration 

April 11: Capital University, Fort Hayes High School

April 12: Bexley Community

April 13: Cherry Blossom Festival (details above)

April 14: HANAMI – “flower viewing” in Franklin Park- sunrise to sunset. Bring a picnic and enjoy!

Find more places to check out Cherry Blossoms in Ohio.

Where to find Cherry Blossoms in Ohio this Spring