Margate celebrates the arrival of spring with the 2nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

Sunday, April 14 from noon – 4 p on Ventnor Ave. between Sumner and Union Aves., directly in front of the Margate Community Church.

The free, family-friendly event will feature kids’ games and activities, live music by Dead Reckoning, tasty treats, wine and beer, arts and crafts, a ‘grooviest dog’ contest, and a host of environmental exhibitors.

Margate’s Cherry Blossom Festival

Everyone is encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to spend the afternoon enjoying the fresh air and relaxing with friends and neighbors.

ACTIVITIES

Margate Recreation Department will host kids’ activities ranging from egg and spoon races to potato sack and three-legged races.

The church will also feature a petting zoo, kids’ games, and a children’s craft booth to keep the little ones active.

LIVE MUSIC

The Grateful Dead tribute band Dead Reckoning returns to the Cherry Blossom stage from 12-4 pm to perform an inspired set of Dead favorites, with their recognizable harmonies and Bob Weir-esque fueled vocals and guitar effects.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Food trucks, concessionaires, and Wawa will be on site with a wide variety of items to satisfy all types of appetites.