🎎 Como Park Japanese Obon Festival 🎎 August 16

Join us for the annual Como Park Japanese Obon Festival and immerse yourself in a beautiful celebration of Japanese culture! 🌸

🗓 Date: August 16, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103-1022, United States

✨ Festival Highlights:

• 🥁 Taiko drumming performances
• 🎶 Traditional Japanese music, singing, and dance
• 🥋 Martial arts demonstrations
• 🍜 Authentic Japanese food
• 🛍️ Cultural vendors and exhibits
• 🎯 Games and activities for all ages
• 🏮 A breathtaking lantern lighting ceremony at dusk

The evening will culminate in a serene lantern lighting ceremony, where hundreds of floating paper lanterns will illuminate the Japanese Garden pond and Frog Pond, honoring ancestors and celebrating community.

🎟 Advance Tickets Required
Tickets are on sale now! Purchase tickets here
Admission:

• Adults (13+): $8
• Children (3–12): $5
• Seniors (65+): $5
• Children under 3: FREE

Please note: Advance ticket purchase is required. Cash will not be accepted at the gate. If you arrive without a ticket, you may purchase one by scanning a QR code at the entrance using your phone and a credit card.

🚌 Free Shuttle
A complimentary shuttle will run throughout the event between the Saint Paul Public Schools District Service Facility (1930 Como Ave.) and the festival grounds.

Produced by Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in partnership with the Japan America Society of Minnesota and the Saint Paul Nagasaki Sister City Committee.

Come celebrate a beautiful evening of tradition, culture, remembrance, and community. We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Como Park Japanese Obon Festival! 🎉