The annual Toro Nagashi Festival will take place on Friday, August 5th and Saturday, August 6th from 10:00am-6:00pm, JFG invites guests to enjoy the Japanese custom Toro Nagashi on Friday and Saturday – Floating Lantern celebration. The Japanese Friendship Garden will have different performances for guests to enjoy in addition to the 12+ merchant booths. Food vendors will be serving delicious dishes in the Lower Garden and a Beer & Sake Garden will be available in the Upper Garden Exhibit Hall.
Performance Schedule:
Friday, August 5
• 11:00 AM - Melly Mimi
• 12:00 PM - Masazumikai
• 1:00 PM - The Harmonies
• 2:00 PM - Toro Nagashi Ceremony #1
• 3:00 PM - G-Moto
• 4:00 PM - Toro Nagashi Ceremony #2
• 5:00 PM - San Diego Kendo Bu
• 6:00 PM - Genbu Daiko
Saturday, August 6
• 11:00 AM - San Diego Japanese Hula Club
• 12:00 PM - Toro Nagashi Ceremony #1
• 1:00 PM - La Jolla Taiko
• 2:00 PM - Toro Nagashi Ceremony #2
• 3:00 PM - The San Diego Kimono Club
• 4:00 PM - Toro Nagashi Ceremony #3
• 5:00 PM - Genbu Daiko
• 6:00 PM - Shofukan Kendo Dojo
Admission/Cost: Free - $12 (at the door)
Location:
Japanese Friendship Garden
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
Dates and times:
Friday, August 5 - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday, August 6 - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
