Aug 8, 2026
SACBC Obon Festival in Union City
Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church’s free Obon Festival lands Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Union City with food sales from 5 p.m. and Obon dance at 7 p.m.
This event has ended
Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church invites everyone to its 2026 Obon Festival on Saturday, August 8 at 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road in Union City. Admission is free. Food sales begin at 5 p.m.; Obon dance starts at 7 p.m., with Japanese music from the San Jose Chidori Band and optional pre-festival dance practices listed on community calendars.
Hatsubon and Obon service follow Sunday, August 9 at 10 a.m. for those marking first Obon. Bring cash for food lines and confirm any pre-order details with the church office if you want specific dishes.
When: August 8, 2026 (food from 5 p.m.; dance at 7 p.m.)
Where: Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church, 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
Confirm practice nights and service details on the SACBC Obon page or by emailing the church office.
Keep exploring Northern California →
You might also like
What our readers in this scene are watching and talking about right now.
What to Watch
Scene Report: Netflix is running three Asia strategies at once
Ampere's Q1 commissioning map and Netflix's H1 viewing report tell the same story from different angles: Korea and Japan keep exporting hits, Southeast Asia is where new greenlights are accelerating, and India is winning on volume and theatrical reach.
Brand Watch
Amorepacific and LG H&H are selling assets while APR owns the K-beauty boom
Amorepacific is shopping its underused Anseong health-supplement plant, and LG H&H is auctioning beverage unit Haitai HTB, while APR's market value has already outrun both conglomerates combined.
