Where the
Wind Blooms
A Free Immersive Genshin Fan Event
August 16th, 2025 | 1 PM - 8 PM
Factory Tea Bar
323 S Mission Dr,
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Take part in a unique interactive experience with characters from the game Genshin Impact, where you can play custom-made games, enjoy specially-themed drinks, and more!
activities
The Windblume Quest
Dive into an engaging quest line where several characters have been plucked from the land of Teyvat and brought to the... San Gabriel Valley?Portrayed by our talented performers, these beloved characters have been displaced during one of the most anticipated holidays of the year: The Windblume Festival. But that doesn't mean that they'll let their preparations go to waste!Whether it's testing your engineering prowess with Madam Faruzan; trying your hand at a card game with The Knave, Arlecchino; or playing one of the many other activities that they've all put together, you're invited to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime Windblume Festival. Complete the full quest to earn a special reward!
Cosplay Showcase
Set at 4:30 PM, come and take part in our runway-style cosplay showcase! We're encouraging cosplayers of all skill levels to come and meet fellow enthusiasts in a fun and easygoing atmosphere. Free photography services will be available for this event.
Craft a Vision
Join this hands-on workshop with @hyliancream and @onestrawberrycos designed especially for beginners who have always been curious about 3D printing and painting but have never been sure where to start.At this station, you'll learn basic painting techniques and the fundamentals to painting 3D-printed materials. Free while supplies last!
Vendor Fair
Get ready to explore a curated marketplace featuring 11 carefully selected vendors! We've brought together a mix of beloved local favorites alongside exciting newcomers, ensuring that there's something special waiting for every fan.
Live Music by @Frankapella
Meet @Frankapella, a dynamic Los Angeles-based musician, songwriter, and 2.5D VTuber making waves in the performance scene! Drawing inspiration from the energetic worlds of J-Rock, J-pop, and beloved anime soundtracks, Frankapella creates an electrifying fusion that brings together the best of these musical styles.This talented performer doesn't just play music—he creates an experience. With a passion for engaging with the crowd and making every audience member feel like part of the show, Frankapella transforms each performance into something truly memorable.
Entertainment zone
Discover a secret entertainment realm within Factory Tea Bar! From fun rhythm arcade games to fully fledged karaoke machines to strategic billiards battles, there's something interesting for everyone here. Ready to belt out 'Blazing Heart' alongside your trusted companions? Eager to demonstrate your legendary cue mastery to newfound friends? Or perhaps you're finally prepared to unleash your true 'Repertoire of Myriad Melodies' behind an arcade cabinet? Epic entertainment awaits every soul who enters! Unlock exclusive discounts on select activities by purchasing a Battle Pass!
Performers
Unfazed by interdimensional travel, the whimsical bard Venti adapts to any world with his characteristic cheer! Join him as he leads a spirited tour of the celebration, distributing enchanting keepsakes from our gathered vendors!
Lead by the esteemed Mona Megistus, the SGV will be graced with its first ever seminar on hydromancy. Assist her while she divines prophetic images from Teyvat's Leylines!
Join Fischl, a self-proclaimed master of the arcane arts, as she helps decipher Mona's vague divinations.
Enchanted by a deceptively simple wooden block game she's found, the engineering prodigy Madam Faruzan is putting on an exhibit to showcase it to the world(s), starting in the SGV!
Reluctantly swept along on Faruzan's expedition, the accomplished architect Kaveh finds himself indulging his senior colleague's fascination with wooden construction puzzles. Join this perfectionist as he applies his precise building expertise!
Ever a workaholic, being stranded in a different world has only lead to Jean working crazier hours than usual. With the Windblume Festival happening around her, help her rediscover how to relax and enjoy the moment!
Kaeya may be laidback about his responsibilities, but his reliability shines through as he helps Jean step away from work to enjoy the festival.
After getting lost on her way to the Windblume Festival, Varesa's joined Kachina in learning about local customs through custom-made games!
Swept into the enchanting world of SGV while accompanying Varesa to Windblume, the ever-supportive Kachina is on a heartfelt mission to rally all her peers to join in the festive adventure!
To expand on a recent boom in the romance genre, Yae Miko has crafted a playful game to help people discover the perfect gifts for their loved ones.
Following Sangonomiya Kokomi's suggestion to take some much-needed time off, the loyal General Gorou sets off for the Windblume Festival. Little does he know that his peaceful getaway will take an unexpected turn when he gets ensnared in an out-of-this-world adventure with Yae Miko!
As the Captain of the Investigation Team for the Knights of Favonius, Albedo conducts field investigations by collaborating with local citizens to gather crucial survey data.
Ever the devoted alchemical assistant to the brilliant Albedo, the inquisitive Sucrose will serve as one of your trusted guides into this mysterious realm! Join her collaborative efforts with Albedo as you help them chart the wonders of this world!
Dispatched by the Fatui to observe the Windblume festivities, Arlecchino, now displaced, is hosting rounds of a traditional card game to Mondstadt's people.
Ever eager for competition, the battle-loving Harbinger Childe finds himself perfectly at home at Windblume! Join him as he challenges festival-goers to thrilling rounds of a traditional card game.
Join Lumine in a narrative-driven bonus quest to send her friends back home to Teyvat.
Themed Drinks and Prizes
Freebies and
Battle Pass
Embark on a quest to complete the stamp card challenges and you'll be rewarded with 3 coveted stickers and a postcard to mark your journey! Love what we're doing and want to support us? Buy the "Battle Pass" for $20! Doing so will allow you to claim a limited-edition event poster, an artisan keychain crafted by the talented @jwijaya_art, discounts for Karaoke and Billiards, a specially themed drink, and the complete set of ALL 15 character stickers. From the brilliant alchemist Albedo to the enigmatic astrologist Mona, and even the formidable Harbinger Arlecchino, every adventurer will find their favorite character as a sticker! Find More Information Here!
Themed Drinks
Sip on the earthy, refreshing notes of Wolfhook Tea; indulge in the sweet and vibrant Sunsettia Berry Juice; or energize yourself with the invigorating Berry and Mint Burst. Inspired from Mondstadtian recipes, each drink has been carefully crafted to capture the essence of Windblume.
Vendors
Thank you to all of our vendors for participating!
About Us
We're a diverse team of creators united by a shared vision: to create something truly different. Our backgrounds span across a broad creative spectrum—from cosplayers and photographers to event planners and logistical coordinators—with each person bringing their unique expertise to our collaborative mission.While parts of our team have collaborated for over half a decade on various projects, IRIS Interactive as we know it today was born in early 2025 at Pop Umai's "Night at the Harbor" event. It was there that the Director, working alongside Pop Umai, approached @smoobibs.cos with an ambitious idea: merging cosplay with performance theater. That first project's success proved the concept had legs, and we've been growing steadily ever since.By mid-2025, we knew we wanted to take our vision further. We established IRIS Interactive as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a clear mission: to bring performing cosplay and creative education to the Southern California community in an accessible manner. Our name draws from a fictional resource we created for one of our original event stories as a reminder that imagination and storytelling are at the heart of everything we do."Where the Wind Blooms" marks our debut as IRIS Interactive, and we're excited to share this journey with you.
