The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation will host the 3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, March 7, 6-9pm at St. Luke’s Church.
The family friendly event will feature the Bon Odori dancers from Hot Springs Village; a kimono fashion show featuring different styles of kimonos; koto performance by Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator Chiemi Shimizu; interactive Japanese cultural demonstrations; and a ’Sake Experience’ with an opportunity to sample a variety of sakes.
Japanese inspired hors d’oeuvres, snacks, and wine will be provided. There will also be a silent and live auction. Proceeds will benefit the Sister City Student Scholarship Fund which helps support the student delegation visit to Hanamaki, Japan in June.
Tickets are Adults: $40. Students ages 11-18: $10. Ages 10 and under: Free. A limited number of special VIP Tables are available which includes 8 tickets, 8 sake experience tickets, table food service, reserved table and special gifts for $500 per table. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at https://www.prekindle.com/event/68312-cherry-blossom-festival-hot-springs.
If you would like to be an event sponsor or have items you would like to donate for the silent or live auction, please contact Cherry Blossom Committee Chair, Caren Dodd at 501-262-5321.
