The Japan-America Society of DFW (JASDFW) will host its largest Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Haggard Park in Plano, Texas. The free, family-friendly event will celebrate the centuries-old Japanese autumn tradition of moon viewing with a full lineup of performances, cultural experiences, and food.
The festival will feature taiko drumming by Dallas Kiyari Daiko at 6:00 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. on the Main Stage and Martial Arts area. The Dallas Sumo Club will present sumo wrestling demonstrations at 6:20 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 8:50 p.m. in the Martial Arts area. A Ghibli Song Concert is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the Main Stage, followed by the Dallas Cherry Blossom Children's Chorus at 7:00 p.m. Okinawan dance will be performed by Okinawa Eisa Ryukyu-damashii at 7:40 p.m., and a live JPOP concert by Sallad will take place at 8:20 p.m. The evening will conclude with an anime appearance and screening featuring English voice actor Emi Lo, the voice behind Maomao, at 9:10 p.m. on the Main Stage.
Plano Mayor John B. Muns will be onsite to welcome festival guests. Admission and parking are free. Guests are encouraged to register in advance for their free tickets to be entered for a chance to win door prizes and receive festival updates. The festival will also include Japanese cultural experiences, art and cultural vendors, family activities, games, bounce houses, and a wide variety of food vendors serving authentic Japanese, Asian, and American cuisine in the SpotOn Food Pavilion.
Otsukimi, meaning "moon viewing," is a centuries-old Japanese autumn tradition celebrating the beauty of the moon, the changing season, and community. JASDFW's annual festival brings that tradition to North Texas through an evening designed for all ages. Visitors can experience Japanese culture while enjoying performances, demonstrations, family activities, shopping, and dinner or snacks from festival food vendors.
The Japan-America Society of DFW recognizes Toyota as its Community Impact Partner and key sponsors, including SpotOn, H-E-B, Kawai, 7-Eleven, NEC, i Fratelli Pizza, The Original Pancake House DFW, EZ On Coat, The Time Group, and FC Dallas, whose support helps make this community celebration possible.
The event will be held at Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074. Guests should check the official event schedule for the location of each performance and demonstration, as activities will take place throughout the festival grounds. Performance times are subject to change.
