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Read more about the article Photos from 2010 Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

Photos from 2010 Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

As part of our continuing partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, SSCA hosts the Cherry Blossom Kite Festival the last weekend in March every year to celebrate the season’s…

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Read more about the article Kellswater band performs at Isesaki Festival

Kellswater band performs at Isesaki Festival

First class travel experience to Isesaki for band members by Bob Stephens There is no travel as exciting and immersing as Sister Cities home stays. Instead of staying in anonymous,…

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Read more about the article Supercharge Wins Service Award, Sings “Lump”

Supercharge Wins Service Award, Sings “Lump”

Update: SuperCharge will not be going to Isesaki in August, 2011. Please see their statement regarding cancellation and donations towards this trip. George, Ben, Brock & Sam of Supercharge were…

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Read more about the article Paco Padilla to perform at Sister City Plaza

Paco Padilla to perform at Sister City Plaza

Paco Padilla, famous folk singer from our sister city Tlaquepaque, Mexico, will arrive in Springfield for a special performance at the dedication ceremony for the new Sister Cities Plaza. The…

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Read more about the article Quiet Moments during the Japanese Fall Festival

Quiet Moments during the Japanese Fall Festival

With all the excitement of performances, games, and crafts at the Japanese Fall Festival, it sometimes is forgotten that there are many quiet, beautiful, and touching moments during the festival. Here's a photo gallery of quiet moments captured by the camera of artist Russ RuBert...

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Read more about the article Japanese Fall Festival opening night

Japanese Fall Festival opening night

The annual kids parade, taiko and ballet performances, and festival dances highlighted the opening night of the Japanese Fall Festival. After that as the evening cooled down and dusk fell, hundreds of candles were lit for the beautiful candle light walks. Check out our photo gallery here...

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Read more about the article Kellsworth fundraiser at Lindbergh’s

Kellsworth fundraiser at Lindbergh’s

Performing together for the first time again after seven years, this local group of balladeers presents an Irish concert for the benefit of the cultural exchange program of Springfield Sister Cities Association recorded in HD at historic Lindberg's on Commercial Street.

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Read more about the article Dona Mariquita = Eleanor Rigby

Dona Mariquita = Eleanor Rigby

Video of Paco Padilla, John Price, and Bob Jones performing "Dona Mariquita" also known as "Eleanor Rigby" at the Springfield Sister Cities 2010 Annual Meeting.

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Read more about the article Mariachi musical parade on historic Walnut Street

Mariachi musical parade on historic Walnut Street

If you missed the lady mariachis playing violins, trumpet and bass guitar as they marched down the center of ArtsFest on historic Walnut Street, you can watch the video here...

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Read more about the article A Visit to Daiichi Junior High School

A Visit to Daiichi Junior High School

A Sister Cities Delegation traveling in February from Springfield, Missouri visits Daiichi Junior High School and receives a warm welcome. Watch the video to see a wide range of club activities...

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2025 Events

2025 Japan Trip Informational Meetings
10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
March-April
Botanical Center

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Tue., April 1, 10am-7pm

Kite and Pinata Festival
Sat., Apr. 5, 11am-5pm
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Gigs in the Garden
First Three Sundays in May at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Annual Celebration
Sun., May 18, 11:30am-2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

2026 Tlaquepaque Trip Informational Meetings
9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 14
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
5:30 p.m., Monday, June 16
Virtual – registration information on page

Isesaki Culture Exchange
August
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

29th Japanese Fall Festival
Fri., Sept. 5-Sun., Sept. 7
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
Thu., Sept. 18-Mon., Sept. 29

Gigs in the Garden
Sundays in October at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Taste of Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 10
Oasis Hotel and Convention Center

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Fri., Oct. 31, 10am-6pm

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

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