Did you know that the Florida JETAA Natsumatsuri in Tampa has is our largest event each year? What started 13 years ago as a small, local festival run by former JETs has turned into a huge community event that draws over 800 guests! Most importantly, it remains a FREE community event run by volunteers.
After 13 years, John McGee and his family, who spearheaded and led Tampa Natsumatsuri, are returning to Japan. We are sad to see them go, but are excited for a chance to see the festival grow with a newly established Festival Committee under the leadership of Festival Director Tom Gregorich. You don’t have to live in Tampa to participate!
To Join
MESSAGE Tampa Kumicho or email Tampanatsumatsuri@gmail.com.
New committee members that join by June 5th will have a chance to shadow/learn from John directly how he has prepared the festival each year.
Positions
-Floor Manager
Arrange, direct, and monitor set up for festival. Main contact for vendors.
-Festival Treasurer
Keep budget, man front desk at festival
-Inventory Chair(s) (2)
In charge of storage unit and inventory
-Activities Chair
Coordinate all FLJETAA activity booths, recruit and direct volunteers
-Stage Manager
Coordinate all on-stage activities. MC.