Summer Festival

The JA Club Summer Festival is the annual fundraiser for the Japanese American Religious & Cultural Center (JARCC). It is a very popular and highly anticipated event for many in the community and elsewhere throughout the East Bay.

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Thank you for attending the 2023 Summer Festival! Next festival date will be announced in the future!

Admission is free. Free parking is also available at nearby Ygnacio Valley High School - along with free shuttle service to and from the school!

The Summer Festival will now be held in the last weekend of July.

When and Where

When

Saturday, July 29, 2023 (1:00pm to 9:00pm)
Sunday, July 30, 2023 (12noon to 8:30pm)

Where

Diablo Japanese American Club
3165 Treat Boulevard
Concord, CA 94518

What You Will Find at the Summer Festival

There are games for the kids. There are cultural performances, exhibits and demonstrations. And, of course, there is the food! Some of the things Festival visitors can enjoy include the following:

Performances and Demonstrations (see schedule)

Taiko
Judo
Kendo
Obon and Classical Japanese Dance
Ikebana Flower Arranging

Exhibits

Ikebana Flower Arrangements

Concessions

Children's Games
Crafts Boutique
Raffle Tickets
Calligraphy (Japanese Characters)

Food and Beverage

Sushi
Homemade Bake Shop Items (cookies, pies, manju, etc.)
Chicken Teriyaki Dinners
Cabbage Salad
Udon
Barbecued Beef Teriyaki Skewers
Gyoza
Hot Dogs
Shaved Ice
Soda, Bottled Water, Beer