The culmination of months of classes and rehearsals, Festival Ball showcases contestants and how much they have learned. The evening concludes with the coronation of the 72nd Cherry Blossom Festival Queen and Court.

Doors open at 4pm

Program starts at 5pm

Silent Auction

Opens 3/12 at 5pm

Closes 3/16 7pm

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Contestant Reception is a night of games, lucky draw winners, and dancing!

Golfers enjoy a fun-filled tournament with food and games along the course!

Registration starts at 10:30am

Shotgun starts at 11:30am

Join us in officially kicking off the 72nd Cherry Blossom Festival with a traditional blessing and an introduction of our contestants!

Doors open at 4:00pm

The evening begins with the Western phase. Queen Contestants deliver a prepared speech while wearing an evening gown. During the Eastern phase, Queen Contestants answer an impromptu question while wearing a traditional furisode silk kimono. The evening ends with the crowning of the 70th Cherry Blossom Festival Queen and Court. We invite everyone to join us for this very special evening.

Please note that while the Safe Access Oahu program is set to end on March 5, 2022, in an abundance of care for our Contestants, Sponsors, and Attendees have set forth the following protocols for our event. Please read and follow directions in the “COVID-19 Testing Information” link below.

All attendees must show proof of a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the event regardless of vaccination status.

This event is subject to change based on City and State regulations due to COVID-19.

Registration is at 11:00am. Shotgun start at 12:00pm (noon)

Join us at Hawai`i Prince Golf Club for the 70th Cherry Blossom Festival Golf Tournament! This tournament will feature a four-person scramble format with a shotgun start and an awards banquet at the end of the tournament. Shine up your clubs and hit the driving range, as the 69th Court, 70th Contestants, HJJCC and CBF volunteers will be there to cheer you on!

Thank you to our Golf Tournament Vendor Donors:

Aiea Manapua | Ross Tsuha, State Farm Agent (Alejandro’s Mexican Food) | Beerlab | Gyotaku Japanese Restaurants | Hawaiian Sun Products | Honolulu Beerworks | KC Waffle Dog | Kirin Beer/Anheuser-Busch | Rainbow Drive-In | The Social Honolulu  

Thank you to our Golf Tournament Prize Donors:

Alejandro’s Mexican Food | Aloha Gourmet Products | Bank of Hawai’i | Beer Lab | Big Island Candies | Choco le’a | Claire Fukuoka | Dave & Buster’s Honolulu | Diamond Bakery Hawaii | Dianne Mahi | Dr. Todd Nakagawa/Oakley | Feagins Ohana | Gina Maeda | Gyotaku Japanese Restaurants | Hawaii Candy Company | Hawaii Packaging | Hawaii Prince Golf Club | Hawaii Prince Waikiki | Hawaiian Chip Company | Hawaiian Host Chocolates | Hawaiian Sun Products | Honolulu Beerworks | Island Insurance\Tyler Tokioka | Jon Murai | The Kahala Hotel & Resort | KC Waffle Dog | KTM Services, Inc. | Maeshiro/Kirimitsu Ohana | McDonald’s USA | Rainbow Drive-In | Rokaru Shabu Shabu | Saks Fifth Avenue | Samurai Inc. | State Farm Insurance\Rosten Tsuha | The Social Honolulu | TourSpecGolf | Wholesale Unlimited | Y. Hata & Co/Chef Zone

All attendees must show proof of vaccination. This event is subject to change based on City and State regulations due to COVID-19.

This event is 21 years or older only.

Since its inclusion in the Festival, this casual reception for the Contestants has been a crowd favorite! Due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures in place, this event will look a little different this year. Join us at HB Social Club!

Thank you to our Contestant Reception Lucky Draw Donors:

Dr. Todd Nakagawa | Dunkin Hawaii | Gina Maeda | Gyotaku Japanese Restaurants | Kirimitsu/Maeshiro Ohana | Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts LP | Rainbow Drive-In | Roxy Takaesu & Jonathan Susa | Takayesu Ohana | Taketa Ohana | Yomono OhanaDr. Todd Nakagawa | Dunkin Hawaii | Gina Maeda | Gyotaku Japanese Restaurants | Kirimitsu/Maeshiro Ohana | Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts LP | Rainbow Drive-In | Roxy Takaesu & Jonathan Susa | Takayesu Ohana | Taketa Ohana | Yomono Ohana

All attendees must show proof of a negative COVID test regardless of vaccination status. This event is subject to change based on City and State regulations due to COVID-19.

70TH CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL CONTESTANT RECEPTION

Last year, unfortunately we were unable to hold an in-person Contestant Reception due to COVID-19. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, to mitigate exposure and keep everyone safe during these challenging times, we are kindly requiring a negative COVID-19 test results within 48 hours of the event, regardless of vaccination status and recovery of COVID-19. If you are ill or experiencing any symptoms of illness, please stay home.

This event will be slightly different from past Contestant Reception’s, but we look forward to an enjoyable event!  Please fill out the contact tracing information on your Contestant Reception ticket beforehand and bring it with you.

At the venue entrance, security will check your ID (21 years and older) and vaccination card (or negative covid test) and you will receive a wristband.  At the 70th Cherry Blossom Festival Contestant Reception entrance, we will be conducting a temperature check, collecting your ticket with contact tracing information, and checking for your negative COVID-19 test. You will receive a name card that you may take with you into the event and place at your seat, where you will find your pre-packaged pupu ready to enjoy.  Face masks will be required throughout the night unless you are actively eating or drinking. There will be lucky draw tickets, prizes, and games.

 This event is subject to change based on City and State regulations due to COVID-19.

TYPE OF TEST(S) ACCEPTED:

Rapid antigen test or RT-PCR nasal swab administered by a healthcare professional.

At Home Testing: QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 test as given out by the Say YES! COVID-19 Test program and other similar at-home test kits will NOT be accepted at this time.

OPTIONS FOR COVID TESTING SITES (but not limited to):

The second public appearance by the Contestants and the Queen and Court will be held at Windward Mall. The 69th Cherry Blossom Festival Queen and Court will share their festival experiences.

The highlight of each public appearance is the introduction of the 70th Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Contestants participating in that year's festival. Emcee will ask each of the contestants to answer a question on a variety of subjects. Through this question and answer experience, each contestant will gain valuable practice in sharpening her public speaking skills, developing her poise and increasing her self-confidence.

This is a free event to the public.

This event is subject to change based on the City and State regulations due to COVID-19.

The first public appearance by the Contestants and the Queen and Court will be held at the Royal Hawaiian Center. The 69th Cherry Blossom Festival Queen and Court will share their festival experiences.

The highlight of each public appearance is the introduction of the 70th Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Contestants participating in that year's festival. Emcee will ask each of the contestants to answer a question on a variety of subjects. Through this question and answer experience, each contestant will gain valuable practice in sharpening her public speaking skills, developing her poise and increasing her self-confidence.

This is a free event to the public.

This event is subject to change based on the City and State regulations due to COVID-19.