One of the highlights of OMATSURI has always been the wonderful variety of Japanese performance arts and martial arts demonstrations. This year, we are excited to showcase the rich Japanese heritage and traditions by promoting many talented performers.
We hope you will join us for a great day and some wonderful entertainment.
Friday, July 17 – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
| Time | Outdoor Stage | Indoor Cultural Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM Doors Open 5:30 PM Opening Remarks | 5:15 PM AKBPOP 5:30 PM O CYCLE JAPAN 5:45 PM KNIFEWEAR |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM Raisura 6:30 PM Rebecca May | 6:00 PM KIMONO LIFE DRAWING |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM Samurai Hitotose 7:45 PM Momiji | 7:00 PM KIMONO LIFE DRAWING (cont.) |
| 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM Bon Odori 8:45 PM Closing Remarks | 8:05 PM STONE & EARTH 8:20 PM YAMATO MART 8:35 PM SPIN HOBBY |
Saturday, July 18 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
| Time | Outdoor Stage | Indoor Cultural Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM Doors Open 10:30 AM OPENING CEREMONY | 10:45 AM SPIN HOBBY |
| 11:00 AM | 11:15 AM Non Sweet 11:45 AM Kaede no Kai | 11:10 AM YAMATO MART 11:30 AM STONE & EARTH |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM Omikoshi Parade | 12:00 PM KIMONO LIFE DRAWING |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM Midnight Taiko 1:30 PM Chichi Kimono Fashion Show | 1:45 PM KNIFEWEAR |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM ChuraKaji 2:30 PM Non Sweet | 2:10 PM O CYCLE JAPAN 2:35 PM AKBPOP |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM Fake Samuraiz 3:30 PM Momiji | 3:00 PM KIMONO LIFE DRAWING |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM ShimaKaji 4:20 PM Yosoca 4:40 PM Bon Odori 4:55 PM Festival Closing Remarks | 4:00 PM KIMONO LIFE DRAWING (cont.) |
Both Friday and Saturday
| Time | Indoor Displays and Activities |
|---|---|
| All DAY | Ikebana Display (Kofū mishō ryu) Calgary Go Club Artist Alley Calgary Bonsai Club Display Art Display |