2019 Diablo Japanese 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.
Diablo Japanese Summer Festival
August 10, 2019 | 1 pm – 9 pm
August 11, 2019 | Noon – 8:45 pm
Ygnacio Valley High School, 755 Oak Grove Road, Concord
FREEThere are games for the kids, cultural performances, exhibits and demonstrations. And, of course, there is the food.
Performances and Demonstrations
- Taiko
- Judo
- Kendo
- Obon and Classical Japanese Dance
- Ikebana Flower Arranging
Exhibits
- Ikebana Flower Arrangements
- Bonsai (miniature trees)
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
Obon Dance Times
(Please Double Check Website Times)
- Saturday- 7:30 pm
- Sunday – 6:30 pm
The Summer Festival is typically held the second weekend of August.
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 is a very popular event and significant crowds are always expected. So, this makes parking a bit of a challenge. While there is very limited disabled parking available, we do provide a drop-off/pickup area in front of the building. We have also arranged for free parking at Ygnacio Valley High School a few blocks away. Free shuttle service runs frequently between the High School and JA Club throughout the day and evening hours.
