Wish you were here? Cherry Blossom Festival in Waimea

Photography by Baron Sekiya | Hawaii 24/7

Cherry blossoms blooming at Waimea's Church Row Park.

The Honokaa High School Jazz Band entertains the crowd at Parker Ranch Center.

Chef Toshi Kobayashi (left) from Imari Restaurant at the Hilton Waikoloa puts on a cooking demonstration at Kamuela Hongwanji.

Artwork by Zoe Johnson on display. Johnson demonstrated  'throwing' clay on a potter's wheel.

The festival celebrates the blooming of Church Row Park’s historic cherry trees and the Japanese tradition of viewing them – hanami – and to welcome the arrival of Spring. Get a free 2010 Cherry Blossom Calendar here.