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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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 27, 2024 (1:00pm to 9:00pm)
Sunday, July 28, 2024 (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
Tempura
Udon
Barbecued Beef Teriyaki Skewers
Gyoza
Hot Dogs
Shaved Ice
Soda, Bottled Water, Beer