2026 FESTIVAL: MARCH 20 – APRIL 12
WASHINGTON, DC

SPONSORS

2026 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

Our sincere thanks to our Leadership Circle sponsors who make it possible to advance the content, quality, and creativity of the Festival’s
diverse and creative programming.

Host Sponsors

Special Thanks

Festival Associates

Media Partners

CTM Media Group

Washington Parent

El Tiempo Latino

Sakura Circle Sponsors & Supporters

Brookfield Properties
Clyde’s Restaurant Group
Hard Rock Cafe 
LaCroix Sparkling Water
Marubeni America Corporation
Microsoft
Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.

Friends of the Festival

Cherry Blossom, Inc.
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Flave App  
Guest Services, Inc.
Hitachi, Ltd
Hotel Association of Washington DC

Lotts of Luv

Metro

National Archives and Records Administration

NEC Corporation of America

Planet Cotton

Potomac Mills 
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington
Sumitomo Corporation of Americas 

Suntory

The Washington Harbour 
The Webster Group – Global Event Management
Trust for the National Mall
Visit Fairfax
Washington Performing Arts

HELP US KEEP FESTIVAL EVENTS FREE & ACCESSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY

WHY BECOME A SPONSOR?

Share in our commitment to the region and be a vital source of funding for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Your support helps sustain our four-week schedule of signature events and one-of-a-kind experiences that are family-friendly, primarily free, and open to the public, attracting 1.6 million visitors and residents annually.

For more information or to become a Festival sponsor, please reach out to our Development Team.

Jess Brown
202.638.8364

Christina Teufert
202.661.7592

Melissa Lembke
202.638.8374

sponsorship@ncbfdc.org

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

JOIN CORPORATE GIVING PROGRAM

As a corporate sponsor, you can select your level of support and commitment term. Legacy donors are recognized for their steadfast commitment in Festival materials. For more information about the Festival’s Corporate Giving Program, please contact Diana Mayhew at 202.661.7596 or dmayhew@ncbfdc.org.

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE SPONSORS

The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.