Wakamatsu Kite Festival and 148th Anniversary Observance

This celebration honors the 148th anniversary of the first Japanese colony in America who arrived at Gold Hill on June 8, 1869. American River Conservancy honors these early pioneers offering a kite festival, including food and beer for purchase, a raffle, and light entertainment.

Bring your own single-lined kite or make a kite to fly at Wakamatsu Farm. Picnics are welcome and bring along a chair. Amenities at Wakamatsu Farm are limited.

Proceeds from this event will be used to care for the historic Keyaki tree planted by the Wakamatsu colonists.