5th Annual Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival
The Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom festival celebrates the more than 100 cherry trees and the Peace Garden in Franklin Park. The festival runs through April 25 at various locations in metropolitan Columbus. This year, guests can collect stamps on a digital passport at the various participating establishments and events. Look for the Cherry Blossom Festival Logo and passport QR code.
While the festival ends April 25, passport stamps for the food and drink trail can be collected through May 25.
IVO Sponsored Events
· Sat, April 4, 11 am-4 pm, A celebration of the cherry trees and peace garden with performances, activities, a scavenger hunt, food trucks. Franklin Park at the International Peace Garden and the amphitheater.
Other events sponsored by the International Voluntary Organizations (IV0)
· Sat, April 11, 3:30-5:30, Cultural Show & Talent Contest including dance and music performances and more, Northside Library, 1423 North High St.
· Sun. April 12, 1:30-4 pm, Peace Begins with Me. Plant seeds for peace, and other peace related arts activities, exhibits & performances. Also, celebrate 65 years of the United States Peace Corps. Martin Luther King Library, E. Long St.
Other events:
April 6 (Mon.)- Upper Arlington Cherry Blossom Celebration. Upper Arlington. Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Ave. 5-6:30 pm. free.
April 18 (Sat), 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. Ikebana Showcase, Enjoy arrangements by Ikebana International Chapter #84, kimonos of the Columbus Kimono Society, and pottery by Naoko Saihara. Japanese crafts will be for sale. Yokoso Center, 1175 Old Henderson Rd. free
April 25 (Sat,) - Celebrate Cherry Blossoms and Worthington Sister City, Sayama, Japan. Cherry blossom activities and Sister City presentation. Worthington Old Library 1:30-3:30 free.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3546431-0
