Obon Fest 2026
Obon Schedule
Outdoor Events (Main Parking Lot Area)
Outdoor Parking Lot
14:30-15:00 Shorinji Kempo Portland
15:30 - 16:00 Tsubaki Buyo Do Kou Kai
16:30 - 17:00 Portland Sumo
17:15 - 18:00 Portland Taiko
Outdoor Garden
14:00- Activities and Games for Children
17:00-17:15 "Three Charms" Short Fun Play
Closed after 17:30
Indoor Events
Upstairs Hondo
15:00-15:30 Buddhism and Art Presentation by Tom Howard
16:00- 16:30 Temple Talk by Rev. Vonn Magnin (OBT Resident Minister)
18:00- Bon Odori Service, followed by the Procession to Dance Circle
Art and Calligraphy Presentations inside Hondo by Sangha Members
Hondo will be closed after Bon Odori Service
Downstairs
14:00-19:00pm - Merchandise sales (Kimono and Omiyage Stores)
Outdoor Parking Lot
14:30-15:00 Shorinji Kempo Portland - Martial Arts Demonstration
Shorinji Kempo is a martial art that combines self defense techniques with personal development and mutual respect. It teaches confidence, discipline, compassion, and cooperation through the training of both body and mind.
15:30-16:00 Tsubaki Buyo Do Kou Kai - Traditional Japanese Dance
We are mostly former students of Sahomi Tachibana. She was an amazing dancer and teacher. Born in America, educated in Japan, and was incarcerated during WWII as a teenager. She passed away last October at the age of 100. She left us with a lifelong love of dance, a connection to Japanese culture, and so much more. Thank you so much Sahomi sensei. It is an honor to continue share her dance pieces, and hope to take over her legacy.
16:30 - 17:00 Portland Sumo Club - Japanese Wrestling Demonstration
Portland Sumo is a group of sumo enthusiasts practicing the art of sumo in Portland, Oregon.
17:15- 18:00 Portland Taiko - Taiko Drumming!!
Since 1994, Portland Taiko has performed locally, toured North America, and beyond. Mission and History
Through innovation and excellence in taiko, Portland Taiko affirms Asian American pride, inspires audiences, builds community, and educates about our heritage and culture.
Outdoor Garden
14:00-17:30 Children's Corner (games and activities )
17:00 "Three Charms" - a short comedic play by Dharma School
Indoor Events
Downstairs
14:00 - 19:00 Merchandise Sales (Kimono and Omiyage Stores)
Upstairs Hondo
15:00-15:30 Buddhism and Art
Presentation by Tom Howard
16:00 - 16:30 Temple Talk
by Rev. Vonn Magnin (Resident Minister)
18:00 - Bon Odori Service
Bon Odori Dancers prepare for Dance Procession
Dance Procession to Outside Dance Circle
