Bloomfest / Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival

About

Bloomfest marks the 50th anniversary of the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival—a free full-day celebration in Newark among iconic cherry blossom trees. The crafter's marketplace runs alongside Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's programming, live music, and food vendors. Expect taiko drumming, classical dance, jazz ensembles, and a samurai sword demonstration.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Apr 19, 2026

Venue

Branch Brook Park

Tags

• crafters-marketplace
• food-vendors
• cherry-blossom