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2023 Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
Nashville Public Square
Saturday, April 15th
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT
Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
2023 Applications and Guidelines
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Artist Avenue 
Artwork sold in Artist Avenue should reflect the culture and tradition of Japan and should be Japanese-style arts and crafts that are handmade by the artist who will be selling them at the Festival. The Artist Avenue area is full. |
Arts & Culture 
Arts and Culture exhibitors demonstrate their traditional skills and display their works that are Japanese influenced or have a connection to Japan. |
Ginza Marketplace 
The products that are sold in the Ginza Marketplace should reflect the culture and traditions of Japan and be Japanese or Japanese-style. Products don't need to be "Made in Japan". Cherry-blossom themed merchandise is welcome! The Ginza Marketplace is full.
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J-Funland 
Products, displays and the activities should be Japanese influenced and have a modern, youthful appeal. This is the Festival area for anime exhibitors and vendors. All items and activities MUST be family-friendly. The J-Funland area is full.
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Performing & Martial Arts
The front steps of the Courthouse serve as the Main Stage. Across the Square from the Main Stage, the Union Street Stage features the Martial Arts. The Main Stage performance schedule is full. You may apply for traditional Japanese martial arts demonstrations: https://forms.gle/2Jjz3WjvADRjzoZJ8
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Taste of Japan
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Food and non-alcoholic beverages should reflect the culture and tradition of Japan and should be traditional Japanese or East Asian/Japanese-influenced Western cuisine. |
The Taste of Japan food vendor area is full. You may apply for the waitlist with one of these application links:
Food Tents forms.gle/vP4kZnboZPMvPDKk7 Food Trucks forms.gle/DGNczJNTaijEM5Bd9 Food Trailers forms.gle/HweKf8m4cka91LcF6 |
