Cherry Blossom Festival to be held in Town of Irmo

Town Of Irmo to Cherry Blossom Festival

Photo: Town of Irmo Facebook

IRMO, S.C. (WOLO)– The annual Cherry Blossom Festival which honors the Japanese Yoshino cherry trees will be held in Irmo.

The family-friendly festival features picnicking, blossom-viewing, food vendors, handcrafted artwork and more.

It will be held at the Irmo Town Park located at 7330 Carlisle Street on Saturday, March 23.

The event will feature a 12 foot tall Pickachu, a “maid cafe” experience, green tea service and demonstrations, a kimono stroll, and a costume contest hosted by Soda City 3D Art and Cosplay, who is also providing custom designed trophies for the costume winners registration for the contest begins at 2 p.m.

The six cherry blossom trees were planted at the park in 2001.