Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
- Dates
- 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- To be announced
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival returns to San Francisco, CA, 2026. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
What to eat & drink
The annual nonprofit food booths are the relevant place to explore Japanese festival dishes while supporting community organisations; exact menus change by booth and year.
You must try…
- A Japanese festival speciality from the current nonprofit booths
Festival weekend in pictures
The people, producers and atmosphere around the festival.
Watch before you taste
Food tours, crowd favourites and festival highlights.
The experience
What's special
A large San Francisco Japantown celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture, with two weekends of music, dance, martial arts, community programmes and a major parade
What people love
Food is one part of a much broader cultural programme, supplied through community nonprofit booths rather than a restaurant competition
Music & entertainment
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
How do I get to Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the centre of San Francisco. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival?
Airport hotels 3
1260 South Loop Road, Alameda, CA 94502
Link coming soon1660;1700 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA 94502
Link coming soon10 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA 94621
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Pricing
Watch
Watch: San Francisco's 57th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on YouTube
While you're in San Francisco
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