The festive highlight of the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival is Bloomfest, Sunday, April 13, a day of live performances and attractions in Branch Brook Park. Bloomfest 2014, will be held in Essex County Branch Brook Park, Belleville/Newark on Sunday, April 13 from 11 am-5pm. Bloomfest attracts over 7,000 attendees from New Jersey and surrounding metropolitan areas for stage performances, cultural demonstrations, and children’s activities.

The Bloomfest marketplace features crafters and artists selling handmade, cherry blossom themed crafts and products. Bloomfest is held rain or shine. This years’ Bloomfest will feature a packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, a crafter’s marketplace, food, and more.