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.
2022 Kite and Piñata Festival
Celebrate culture and welcome spring at the Botanical Gardens!
Saturday, April 2, 2022, 11am-4pm
Springfield Botanical Gardens
2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO
ACTIVITIES
Bring a kite to fly on the great lawn or purchase a kite kit for $5 to build and decorate your own. Whack a piñata nearby or purchase a kit for $5 to build your own mini piñata.
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 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
| 11am | Lancaster Station |
| 12pm | KC Tatsumaki Yosakoi |
| 12:40pm | Springfield Cosplay |
| 1pm | Grupo Latinoamericano |
| 1pm | Mariachi Flor de Missouri |
| 2:45pm | Kizuna Japan America Friendship Club |
| 3:30pm | Springfield Cosplay |
VOLUNTEER
We need your help to make this event happen! Learn more and sign up here.
VENDORS
We are accepting vendor applications through Wed., March 23. Please see the Vendor Application for more information and to apply.
SUPPORTERS
Springfield-Greene County Park Board
SPONSORS
Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $100.
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