Join us for the 2025 Japanese Cultural Bazaar~ Saturday, October 25th from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center (1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs)! Admission and parking are free, so everyone is welcome to enjoy cultural performances and browse authentic Japanese goods from community vendors.
JASSC Members can enjoy a 10% discount on all used goods sales in the bazaar corner (items sold by JASSC only, does not include vendor sales).
Items for sale include kimono, obi, haori, pottery, Japanese dishes and kitchen items, Japanese books and stationery, crafts, Japanese décor items, Japanese toys, bonsai and many more.
Still Recruiting Volunteers!
- All volunteers will receive a free gift bag, snacks, and refreshments.
- Volunteers donating four or more hours of their time will receive a free lunch voucher to be used at any of our three food vendors!
- Earn up to eight documented community service hours for school or work!
- Hours are flexible from morning to afternoon!
Email Bazaar@JapanAmerica.org if you can help us out!
Enjoy our Yokai Theme~
This year’s theme highlights yokai, the fascinating spirits and folk creatures of Japan. Visitors are encouraged to cosplay as their favorite characters or even in their best yokai-inspired outfits! Those who cosplay may take part in our Costume Parade! (see the schedule below)
Please do ask that everyone be considerate of the family environment for this event~ No gruesome or bloody costumes please!
New Location!
Like our other major events this year, we are moving the Bazaar to the Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center (1520 Verde St., Colorado Springs). We've enjoyed working with UCCS for over 12 years, but the cost of holding events at universities and colleges has risen exponentially, and in order to keep this event low cost to vendors and free for visitors, we decided to make a move. We hope you'll come see our new space!
Stage Performances
Prepare to be amazed by a full day of live music, martial arts, and dance. We have curated the best lineup in Colorado to bring Japan to you! Performances will be held in the Cafeteria
- Sun Mountain Taiko – Morning and afternoon performances
- Colorado Okinawan Kenjinkai – Traditional Music and Dance
- United States Karate Academy – Okinawan Karate Demonstration
- Colorado Springs Kendo Kai – Kendo Demonstration
- Olympic Training Center Junior Judo Club – Judo Demonstration
- Mini Musical Showcases – Various Performances by JASSC Members
- Karaoke Time – Sign up at the stage to sing your favorite songs!
- Costume Parade – Show off your yokai inspired outfit in our parade!
Workshops and Activities
Learn more about Japanese cultures, traditions, and stories through our cultural workshops. Workshops will be held in room 126 at the end of the hall across from the cafeteria.
- 10:45 am: Ikebana Demonstration – The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging with Jan Wolfe from Ikebana Chapter 95
- 11:45 am: Furoshiki Tying Workshop with Janis Couey
- 1:00 pm Kamishibai Storytime (Momotaro) with Leigh Barrow
- 1:45 pm Hands-On Kimono Workshop with Brooke Johnson **
Arts and Crafts Area: Kids (and creative adults!) can enjoy origami, Yokai Mask Making & More with JASSC and PPLD.
** Workshops are first-come, first-served! The first 10 people at the kimono-workshop will receive assistance with tying their obi - more seats are available for observation.
Vendors
Our Cultural Bazaar has something for everyone! We have 17 vendors who will be sharing their Japanese goods with all our visitors! Come and shop for homemade goods, art, accessories, and even yokai-themed skateboards! Full list coming soon.
Food Vendors
We welcome back two familiar food vendors, and one new one!
- Menya Ramen - serving buns and fried rice
- Springs Rescue Mission Catering - serving fruit sandwiches, fried chicken, and taiyaki
- DokiDoki Curry - serving vegan curry
All Vendors donate a portion of their proceeds to support JASSC’s cultural programs. Not only are you supporting local, small businesses, but you are also supporting the enrichment of culture in Southern Colorado!
Spread the word!
Help us spread the word about the event! Click here to find our printable event flyer, and follow JASSC on Facebook and Instagram to stay tuned for more updates and shareable content. Visitwww.japanamerica.org and search for @JapanAmericaSOCO online!
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