23rd annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival draws crowd

WAIMEA Visitors and locals strolled through Waimea town for the 23rd Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival on Saturday.

The trees on Church Row were in full bloom providing a backdrop for cultural demonstrations, entertainment, food and farmers markets. A craft fair was held at the Parker Ranch Center while more activities were at Kahilu Theatre.

A free shuttle bus was provided taking visitors to venues from Waimea Elementary School to a Ginger Farm on Mamalahoa Hwy including Parker School, Kahilu Theatre, Parker Ranch Center, Church Row, and Kampala Liquor Store.