Spring Festival (春祭り)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:20:55 -0500
community, dance, festival, food, japan, japanese, matsuri, music, performances

JASA is presenting its first ever Spring Festival (春祭り) on Thursday, April 2nd! Doors open at 5PM!!

Come celebrate spring with the Japanese American Student Association at our first ever Spring Festival! We'll have a night full of festival games, crafts, live music, vendors, and fun activities inspired by Japanese festivals.

Try games like ring toss, Taiko no Tatsujin, shateki (target shooting), and daruma otoshi. Stop by the craft station to write your name in calligraphy and decorate a paper fan. Check out booths from independent artists, small businesses and some other UMBC clubs. You can also take part in festival challenges, a stamp rally, and raffles for the chance to win prizes.

We'll also have free Japanese snacks and drinks, and plenty of opportunities to learn a little more about Japanese culture and traditions along the way.

Food & drinks, crafts, and prizes are available while supplies last. Come early to grab some! Festival games, music, and vendors will be open to everyone all night. Bring your friends, hang out, play some games, and celebrate spring with us!