Residents and Visitors

Special Events

2012 Cherry Blossom Festival


Saturday, April 28 & Sunday April 29.

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily


On April 28 and 29, Wilkes-Barre's beautiful Kirby Park will welcome thousands to the Cherry Blossom Festival. This year, we are proud to present two days of free, family-friendly entertainment, as well as delicious food, fun rides and handmade arts and crafts.



Sunday April 29th, 2012

  • 11:00 a.m.: John Stevens' Doubleshot Band
  • 12 Noon: Windfall
  • 1:00 p.m.: Mother Nature's Sons
  • 2:00 p.m.: Wilkes University Civic Band ft. WVW High School Band
  • 3:00 p.m.: K8
  • 4:00 p.m.: Nowhere Slow
  • 5:00 p.m.: Rob Brown Band
  • 6:00 p.m.: Farmer's Daughter

Other info
  • A tented seating area is available for both days of performances
  • Lawn chairs and blankets welcome - bring some and stay for the day!
  • The Cherry Blossom Festival is a rain or shine event.

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