Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival Events

Cherry Blossom Trees, Cherry Blossom Festival, April 2010

35th Annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival Events, April 9-17, 2011

Here is a listing of 35th Annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival Events (Festival Dates: April 9-17, 2011) to be held in Branch Brook Park. For more information, visit http://essexnjblooms.org/CherryBlossomFestival.aspx

Saturday, April 9: Cherry Blossom Challenge Bike Race

Race through the Park in the Cherry Blossom Challenge, a competitive New Jersey tradition, or cheer on the cyclists while enjoying a day in the fresh, spring air. Various races occur throughout the morning. Registration fees apply to racers. Free to enter the Park and watch!

Sunday, April 10: Cherry Blossom 10K & 1-Mile Fun Runs

Run through the cherry tree groves in this USATF-sanctioned race that includes a 1 Mile Children’s Fun Run and a Race for the Disabled. Aportion of the race proceeds benefit the Special Olympics. Same day registration begins at 8am. Fun Run starts at 9am. Race starts at 10am. Disabled Run starts at 10:10am. Registration fees apply to runners. Free to enter the Park and watch!

Sunday, April 17: Cherry Blossom Festival Bloomfest

Enjoy a family day in the pink Park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, a crafter’s marketplace, food, and more. FREE ADMISSION. 11am to 5pm. Most activities take place around the Essex County Cherry Blossom Welcome Center.

For more information about the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival, please call the Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs at (973) 239-2485.