Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival & Bloomfest
Newark,Essex County·Gateway Region
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The park's own website says Branch Brook Park in Newark has the largest and most varied collection of Japanese flowering cherry trees in the United States, and Essex County's festival ran April 4 through April 19, 2026, marking 50 years. The culminating Bloomfest took place Sunday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. across the park's Oval, Northern Division and Concert Grove. Predicted peak bloom for 2026 was April 3-12.
Recurring event: A multi-week bloom-season festival, April 4-19, 2026, with Bloomfest as the single culminating day on April 19.
What to expect
- Food Vendors
- Free Admission
- Kids Activities
- Live Music
Location & directions
Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ 07104
Get directionsFrequently asked questions
When was Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival & Bloomfest in 2026?+
Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival & Bloomfest took place Apr 4–19, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey.
Was Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival & Bloomfest free?+
Admission to Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival & Bloomfest was listed as free.
Where was Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival & Bloomfest held?+
Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival & Bloomfest was held at Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ 07104.
How often was Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival & Bloomfest held?+
Listed as: A multi-week bloom-season festival, April 4-19, 2026, with Bloomfest as the single culminating day on April 19.
