10th Annual Bon Fest
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 10, 2016
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Saturday, September 10 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Booker T. Washington High School 6000 College Pkwy Pensacola, FL 32504
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Miwako Patton, (305) 530-9090 Ext. 142
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Description
Bon Fest features authentic Japanese cuisine, music, dancing contests, a Kids’ Mikoshi Parade and a performance by EPCOT’s Matsuiza Taiko Drummers, which will include audience participation and allow guests to drum along with the performers. Children are welcome to join the Kid’s Mikoshi Parade to experience the Japanese ritual of carrying a portable Shinto shrine. Bon Fest is hosted by the University of West Florida Japan House, the Hilton Garden Inn, the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami, Matsuriza Taiko Drums, The Eye Trust, Florida Okinawa Kenjinkai and Play Pensacola Neighborhood Services.
