THE FULL 2025 LINEUP
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
KARAOKE AT PORT O'PINTS NORTH
We're proud to partner with local businesses and organizations to bring you the best Kamome Festival experience. See who we're working with this year and all the FREE activities that will be offered throughout the week!
KARAOKE AT PORT O'PINTS NORTH
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
KARAOKE AT PORT O'PINTS NORTH
Thursday
April 10, 2025
6:30-10PM
Test your singing skills at Family Karaoke Night! Port O'Pints will pay tribute to this entertaining activity's country of origin with more Japanese-themed fun.
KAMOME CARDBOARD BOAT RACES
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
Friday
April 11, 2025
5-7:30PM
Not all boats are as durable as Kamome. Competitors will design and build boats out of cardboard, then race them to the finish line before they disintegrate. There will be multiple divisions for youth and adults. This event is FREE but you must register in advance. There will be prizes for the fastest, most sp
Friday
April 11, 2025
5-7:30PM
Not all boats are as durable as Kamome. Competitors will design and build boats out of cardboard, then race them to the finish line before they disintegrate. There will be multiple divisions for youth and adults. This event is FREE but you must register in advance. There will be prizes for the fastest, most spectacular sinking, best design/theme, and most spirited. More details can be found on the Boat Race page or you can register here.
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
KAMOME FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY AT PORT O'PINTS SOUTH
Friday
April 11, 2025
7PM-12AM
Kick off your Kamome weekend with a hi-ondori (fire dance) at 7PM and live band to follow at Port O'Pints South. This celebration will take place just a short walk from where the Kamome boat was originally found on South Beach in 2013.
SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING)
SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING)
SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING)
Saturday
April 12, 2025
8:30-10AM
Immerse yourself in nature as you are guided through a shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) session in the heart of the redwoods, hosted by the Redwood Parks Conservancy. This Japanese practice is said to help reduce stress and improve your general health, as you take in the nature around you through the sight, sou
Saturday
April 12, 2025
8:30-10AM
Immerse yourself in nature as you are guided through a shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) session in the heart of the redwoods, hosted by the Redwood Parks Conservancy. This Japanese practice is said to help reduce stress and improve your general health, as you take in the nature around you through the sight, sounds, and smells of the forest. This activity is FREE, but you will need to register due to limited space.
AIKIDO DEMO
SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING)
SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING)
Saturday
April 12, 2025
10-11AM
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 will be hosting a FREE Aikido demonstration for youth, ages 8 and up, at their martial arts studio. This event is limited to 35 people. Please register in advance to save your spot.
TSUNAMI WALKING TOUR
SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING)
TAIKO DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday
April 12, 2025
10:30AM-12PM
The Tsunami Walking Tour is a 1/2-mile walking route in and around Crescent City’s waterfront and downtown. Nine interpretive kiosks feature stories detailing the dramatic events during and after the 1964 tsunami. The tour is FREE and will be led by a couple of the Kamome Foundation's founding fathers, ea
Saturday
April 12, 2025
10:30AM-12PM
The Tsunami Walking Tour is a 1/2-mile walking route in and around Crescent City’s waterfront and downtown. Nine interpretive kiosks feature stories detailing the dramatic events during and after the 1964 tsunami. The tour is FREE and will be led by a couple of the Kamome Foundation's founding fathers, eager to spread the word about the importance of emergency preparedness.
TAIKO DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP
SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST BATHING)
TAIKO DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday
April 12, 2025
1PM-2PM
Make your own practice taiko drum for FREE! Drummers from the Humboldt Taiko Group will demonstrate the art of crafting traditional Japanese drums with commonly found materials at the Cultural Center. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the history and techniques behind taiko drum making. All nec
Saturday
April 12, 2025
1PM-2PM
Make your own practice taiko drum for FREE! Drummers from the Humboldt Taiko Group will demonstrate the art of crafting traditional Japanese drums with commonly found materials at the Cultural Center. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the history and techniques behind taiko drum making. All necessary supplies will be provided, but space is limited, so register now.
CULTURAL CENTER ACTIVITIES
CULTURAL CENTER ACTIVITIES
CULTURAL CENTER ACTIVITIES
Saturday
April 12, 2025
11:30PM-2:30PM
The High School Japan Club and friends will host an assortment of FREE activities including calligraphy, origami, a tea ceremony hosted by Sadou Club, and bon dance with Sakura Obon Dance Group. They will also have some Japanese snacks for sale. The Del Norte County Library will be giving away FREE Japa
Saturday
April 12, 2025
11:30PM-2:30PM
The High School Japan Club and friends will host an assortment of FREE activities including calligraphy, origami, a tea ceremony hosted by Sadou Club, and bon dance with Sakura Obon Dance Group. They will also have some Japanese snacks for sale. The Del Norte County Library will be giving away FREE Japanese children's books and the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) will have an art exhibit, inspired by this year's festival theme "hope", on display as well.
ANIME MOVIE SCREENING
CULTURAL CENTER ACTIVITIES
CULTURAL CENTER ACTIVITIES
Saturday
April 12, 2025
3-5PM
This year's Kamome Festival will feature a FREE screening of the anime movie, Spirited Away, at Crescent City Cinemas. Seating is limited to 159 people and seats will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. The movie will begin at 3PM and is brought to you by Seaquake Brewery, Seafront Baking Company, and Jacobs.
A TASTE OF JAPAN
CULTURAL CENTER ACTIVITIES
KAMOME RESTAURANT WEEK
Saturday
April 12, 2025
5:30-9PM
The culmination of festival events will end with a sampling of Japanese-inspired small plates made with locally sourced ingredients, an art exhibit hosted by DNACA exploring the theme of "hope", a silent auction to raise money for the Kamome Foundation and Japanese exchange program, screening of the Kamome do
Saturday
April 12, 2025
5:30-9PM
The culmination of festival events will end with a sampling of Japanese-inspired small plates made with locally sourced ingredients, an art exhibit hosted by DNACA exploring the theme of "hope", a silent auction to raise money for the Kamome Foundation and Japanese exchange program, screening of the Kamome documentary, taiko drum performance by Humboldt Taiko, and bon dance performance led by the Japan Club .
KAMOME RESTAURANT WEEK
CULTURAL CENTER ACTIVITIES
KAMOME RESTAURANT WEEK
Monday - Saturday
April 7 - 12, 2025
regular business hours
All week long our local bars and restaurants will be serving up Kamome-inspired food and drink specials. Check out the list of participating businesses and their menu items!
