About this event
Japanese Moon Viewing Festival (Otsukimi) is a Japanese festival in Nashville. It is held at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Organizers usually hold it near the Harvest Moon, typically late September or early October.
Schedule
| Day | Session | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Sep 27, 2026 | Mochi pounding | 16:15 | Herb Garden |
| Sun Sep 27, 2026 | Nashville Taiko and Shamisen Knoxville | 17:00 | Arboretum Lawn |
| Sun Sep 27, 2026 | Welcome ceremony and haiku contest winners | 18:00 | Arboretum Lawn |
| Sun Sep 27, 2026 | Kimono fashion show | 18:30 | Arboretum Lawn |
| Sun Sep 27, 2026 | Shakuhachi performance | 19:30 | Arboretum Lawn |
| Sun Sep 27, 2026 | Tea ceremony | 20:00 | Arboretum Lawn |
| Sun Sep 27, 2026 | Closing ceremony, The Bamboo Cutter | 20:30 | Arboretum Lawn |
Sources
- Confirmed from cheekwood.org, retrieved September 12, 2026 (primary source)
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