
Japanese Summer Festival 2016 @ Andersen Japanese Garden
Japanese Summer Festival
A Celebration of Traditional Cultural Arts
Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FREE for Garden Members | Cost of Regular Garden Admission for Non-Members
Click HERE for a downloadable PDF of 2016 Japanese Summer Festival Activities
The Japanese Summer Festival features exhibits, demonstrations and unique performances that appeal to all age groups and helps foster a better understanding of the Japanese culture. Most Festival activities are included with Garden Admission, with a small fee required for tea ceremony participation. Admission to the Japanese Summer Festival is always free for Garden Members.
2016 Activities & Performances Include:
Indoor Activities
Rock River Bonsai Society Exhibit
Raku Pottery – Demonstration and displays
Origami – Hands-on demonstrations of Japanese art of paper folding
Fukuwarai Activity – Traditional Japanese holiday game
Falconry Display
Satsuma Button Craftsman-Japanese ceramic button display
Samurai Warrior Costumes– try on costume for a great photo opportunity
Artezanato Studio Festival Vendor– items will be for sale
Ohio Kimono Festival Vendor– items will be for sale