Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival
The Kite and Piñata Festival is a free event for all ages that highlights Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan and Tlaquepaque, Mexico.
2024 Kite and Piñata Festival
Celebrate culture and welcome spring at the Botanical Gardens!
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 11am-5pm
Springfield Botanical Gardens
2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO
Activities
Bring a kite to fly on the great lawn or purchase a kite kit (cash or card) to build and decorate your own at the event. Kids can line up to whack a piñata nearby.
Enjoy live cultural performances and browse a mini market featuring Japanese and Mexican snacks, candies, beverages and souvenirs.
Attractions
Take advantage of free admission to the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and view the historic Gray-Campbell Farmstead between the hours of 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Performance Schedule
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to watch cultural performances by local and regional groups.
Check back later for the full performance schedule.
Food
Enjoy Japanese, Mexican, and American food vendors.
Check back later for the full lineup of food vendors.
Volunteer
Help us provide art and culture experiences to Springfield’s youth! Volunteers assist attendees with cultural crafts; shifts are one to two hours long. No experience necessary.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEERVendors
We are accepting vendor applications through Fri., March 22. Priority is given to applicants that emphasize or incorporate Japanese or Mexican culture. The fee to participate is $50. More than 10,000 people attended the event in 2023.
2024 VENDOR APPLICATIONSponsors
Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $100.
PRESENTING
PLATINUM
SILVER
BRONZE
Tom Finnie
H. Wes Pratt
Michael and Suzanne Thomas
Supporters
RSVP on Facebook
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGEPet Policy
Pets are welcome but should be comfortable and well-behaved in large crowds. Standard park rules apply.