“Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM to Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM MDT

Tucson Marriott, 880, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States.

Tucson Poké Fest

Tucson Marriott 880 E 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719

September 20th-21st

Adult Admission $5 11am-6pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday

Kids 12 and under are free with paid adult.

 VIP Badge-$10 (Includes Both Days)
-Early showroom access from 10am-11am Saturday & Sunday exclusively for VIP badge holders. 
-Entrance into the Saturday Trade Night Party exclusively for VIP badge holders & vendors from 6pm-8pm which includes light appetizers & cash bar.
THE FIRST 200 VIP ATTENDEES THROUGH THE DOOR SATURDAY will receive a 8 inch Pokémon Plushie or equivalent premium gift (retail value $13)

For Attendee Registration:  https://www.eventzilla.net/e/-tucson-pok-fest-attendee-registration-2138683448 

Pokémon, Pokémon, Pokémon Funko, Comics, Magic, Sports Cards, and more!”

FREE Pokémon water bottle to the first 100 Attendees each day!

GIVEAWAYS EVERY HOUR!

Vendor Trade Party on Saturday night with FREE light appetizers!

Once again our popular SAJCC sponsored Tucson Japanese Festival has been scheduled for the Spring of 2026, on March 21, again at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Rd. Stay tuned for further information on this website or our Facebook page.

And 2026 will be the Year of the Horse! Oddly enough I have three female family members born in that year (which is a lot): my sister in law, one of my nieces and her second daughter.

SOUTHERN AZ TAIKO SHOWCASE Wed – Sep 3, 2025 – 7:00pm MST “Japanese ensemble drumming, or taiko, is often described as a musical martial arts team sport. For the first time in its history the North American Taiko Conference will be held in Arizona in September 2025. This gathering of taiko players offers CPAC the opportunity to present taiko and Japanese traditions in music and dance by a variety of visiting artists. Musicians from Sacramento, LA, Minneapolis, and Maui will perform as part of the event.

A free to the public pre-show demonstration will include a mini-obon festival on the patio at 6:30 p.m.. Obon is the most beloved of Japanese festivals. Kay Fukumoto, founder and leader of Maui Taiko, will introduce the song and dance that her family brought to Hawai’s from Fukushima, Japan, and members of the community will have an opportunity to try out the simple dance. Come learn about the roots of taiko and gain a greater appreciation for this historical art form!

Tickets: https://performingartscenter.thundertix.com/events/241180

www.tucsontaiko.org

CPAC (Community Performance & Art Center) is at 1250 W. Continental Rd. in Green Valley.

Event by Poppin’ Off Pop Culture Gifts & More

4570 E Broadway, Tucson, AZ, United States, Arizona 85711

Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook

🎀 NEW WORKSHOP ALERT! 🎀
Japanese Kanzashi Hair Pins Workshop
📅 Saturday, August 16th
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Poppin’ Off Pop Culture Gifts & More – 4570 E. Broadway, Tucson
Dive into the elegant world of traditional Japanese hair accessories with our Kanzashi Hair Pins Workshop! 🌸 Learn to create your own stunning floral hair pins using folding and layering techniques inspired by centuries-old artistry.
✨ Open to all ages
💸 $25 per participant – includes all materials
🖐️ No experience needed – just bring your creativity!
Reserve your space here: https://ticketstripe.com/events/204107489077777
📌 Registration is not required, but recommended to ensure enough supplies are available for everyone.
Spaces are limited, so grab your spot and craft something beautiful you can wear or gift! 

Tucson contact is David Belcheff at davidbelcheff@gmail.com.