The 16th Annual BonFest Pensacola is set to take place on Saturday, September 3 from (doors open) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bayview Senior Center, located at 2000 E. Lloyd St. The festival’s doors open at 11 a.m. and admission is complimentary.

BonFest Pensacola is a family-friendly event inspired by traditional Obon festivals in Japan and offers authentic Japanese food, fun activities, superb cultural performances, items for sale, and fun activities for guests of all ages to experience and enjoy. Taiko Drummers from EPCOT’s Matsuriza group will be the highlight of the festival with two dynamic performances at the beginning and towards the end of the festival.