Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival

Saturday, February 4:
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival.  This event showcases the blooming of Church Row Park’s historic cherry trees and the Japanese tradition of viewing them – hanami. The festival includes a variety of activities at multiple venues throughout Waimea. Look for pink banners identifying site locations sprawling throughout town. New this year is Historic Spencer House. Spend the day to experience an all-day lineup of Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts at several locations, plus hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony, fun mochi pounding, plus a host of colorful craft fairs, a quilt show and food booths. Enjoy free shuttle transportation among most venues.  Church Row Park, 65-1108 Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (808) 962-8706.