Japanese Spring Festival

Celebrate the vibrant colors of fall and immerse yourself in the rich arts and culture of Japan at the Spring Japanese Festival on April 26th and 27th in the beautiful Japanese Garden. This exciting event, hosted in collaboration with the Fort Worth Japanese Society, is your chance to experience a weekend filled with unforgettable traditions, performances, shopping, and cuisine.

Get ready to be captivated by cultural demonstrations that showcase the beauty and intricacy of Japanese traditions. Witness mesmerizing tea ceremonies, thrilling martial arts performances, and the enchanting voices of the Cherry Blossom Children’s Choir, a talented group of students from the Japanese School of Dallas singing in both Japanese and English.

Stroll through the festival and discover unique shopping opportunities, where vendors will offer handcrafted goods, stunning artwork, and traditional Japanese fashion. It’s the perfect chance to take home a one-of-a-kind treasure that embodies the spirit of Japan.

Of course, no festival is complete without incredible food! Indulge in authentic Japanese dishes lovingly prepared by members of the Fort Worth Japanese Society, or grab a bite from a variety of Asian-themed food trucks.

Your ticket to the Spring Japanese Festival includes access to the stunning Japanese Garden and the intriguing Cracking Art exhibit. Parking is free in FWBG’s main lot and remote areas during regular hours, so you can relax and focus on enjoying the festivities.

Saturday Performance Schedule:
9:30am: FWJS Dondoko Taiko Drummers
Noon: Traditional Japanese Music
12:30pm: Starry P Productions
2:30pm: The Dojo in Denton Texas
2:30–4:30pm: FWJS Kamishibai Theater
3:30pm: Dallas Fort Worth Kendo Kyokai
4:30pm: FWJS Dondoko Taiko Drummers

Sunday Performance Schedule:
9:30am: FWJS Dondoko Taiko Drummers
10:30am: The Dojo in Denton TX
Noon: Traditional Japanese Music
12:30pm: Miyagi-ryu Okinawa Dance & Ryukyu Damashii
1pm: Cherry Blossom Choir & Sakura Harmony Collective
1:30pm: Starry P Productions
2:30pm: Genjikai Karate and Tai Chi
2:30–4:30pm: FWJS Kamishibai Theater
4:30pm: FWJS Dondoko Taiko Drummers

Throughout the day:
FWJS Traditional Tea Ceremony (tickets required)
FWJS Kimono Dress Up (Saturday only)
Ikebana International #38
FWBG Education: Interactive Mini Dry Garden Activities
Fort Worth Go Club
FW Bonsai Society Displays

The garden's Fall Japanese Festival is planned for November 1–2, 2025.

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About the Japanese Garden
The Fort Worth Japanese Garden, completed in 1973, is a traditional strolling garden with winding paths through the landscapes and around ponds. The garden consists of 7.5 acres filled with cherry trees, Japanese maples, magnolias, bamboo, bridges, and ponds filled with koi fish.

Except in the spring, there are few flowers blooming in the Japanese Garden due to the Japanese practice of Mono no Aware. Mono no Aware translates to “transient/bittersweet beauty,” meaning if the garden was always blooming, it would never be special.

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.