Salinas Obon Festival

Sunday, July 26, 2026, 12 pm to 5 pm

Shuttle service from the Salinas Adult School (20 Sherwood Drive) parking lot will run from 10 am to 6 pm.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

12:00 PM  Obon Festival Begins

12:05 PM Taiko Lily Performance (Gym)

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Singing (Gym)

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Tea Ceremony (Hondo)

01:00 PM - 2:00 PM   Ikebana Floral Demonstration (Classroom)

01:30 PM  - 2:00 PM   Introduction to Buddhism (Hondo)

02:00 PM -  2:30 PM  Kendo Demonstration (Outdoor Stage)

02:00 PM - 2:45 PM   Chinese Dance Performances (Gym)

02:15 PM - 3:00 PM   Bonsai Demonstration (Classroom)

03:00 PM - 3:30 PM   San Jose Taiko Performance (Outdoor Stage)

03:45 PM - 4:00 PM   Obon Service (Hondo)

04:00 PM - 4:30 PM   Obon Odori Dance (Outdoor Stage)

04:45 PM -   5:00 PM  Raffle Drawing (Gym)

05:00 PM    Obon Festival Ends

All Day

Ikebana & Bonsai Exhibit in Classrooms

Games in front of the Hondo (Outside)

Food Sales in the Food Court and in the Gym