2026 FESTIVAL: MARCH 20 – APRIL 12
WASHINGTON, DC

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Join us for the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival

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March 20 - April 12, 2026
Washington, DC

Springtime is the Best Time in Washington, DC

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin now spans four weeks throughout Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate all that spring in Washington, DC has to offer — from exciting events to delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, vibrant Art in Bloom installations, delightful hotel stays, and more. 

2026 Official Artwork: America in Bloom by Tim Yanke

Detroit-based artist Tim Yanke, represented by Park West Gallery—one of the world’s largest art dealer, brings his bold “Neo-West” style to the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival with America in Bloom. Known for vibrant color, rhythmic energy, and cultural motifs such as dragonflies and the American flag, Yanke’s work blends Abstract Expressionism with Americana in a way that resonates with collectors worldwide.

“My abstract approach allows me to translate the spirit of the Festival—its color, its movement, its joy—rather than simply depicting the blossoms literally,”  Yanke shares.“Beauty and friendship, like the blossoms themselves, are fleeting and meant to be shared.”

2025 Official Festival Guide

SHOP OFFICIAL FESTIVAL MERCH

Browse through our online shop featuring 2026 Official Artwork merch, pins, apparel, home decor and more!

Continuous Events Throughout Spring and Summer

Tea Around Town Cherry Blossoms Tour

Ends on August 31, 2025
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Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo

Ends on August 17, 2025
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Tea Around Town Cherry Blossoms Tour

Ends on August 31, 2025
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Our 2026 Leadership Circle Sponsors

Thank You for Making the Festival Possible

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LEADERSHIP CIRCLE SPONSORS

The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.