Experience an exciting sake festival featuring four renowned sake breweries from Shimizu at the Surugaji Sake Messe! Highlights include a special secret sake section curated by the toji (brewmasters) and a variety of interactive activities. Organized by the Shimizu Brewers Association, this unique event promises plenty of fun for sake enthusiasts. Tickets must be purchased...
Back for its third year, Denver's Queen City Sake Fest returns on October 3rd, 2026 at Finn's Manor. Enjoy a VIP sake tasting from 12:00–1:00 PM, followed by general admission sake tasting from 1:00–4:00 PM. Explore a diverse array of Japanese sake and join fellow enthusiasts for an afternoon of delicious discoveries in a lively...
Experience Suwa Gozō's meticulously crafted sake as you stroll the Kamisuwa Kaido street, visiting local eateries and enjoying delicious sake-paired bites from food stalls. This event is a fun way to explore Suwa's historic town, taste various types of sake, and learn about local craftsmanship from renowned brewers. The event features five traditional breweries and...
Explore over 100 varieties of sake at Nadaya's Great Japan Sake Festival 2026. Featuring unlimited tastings, this festival brings together sake from 26 breweries across Japan for a day of flavor discovery. The festival is split into two sessions, and tickets are available online. Join sake enthusiasts for a lively and immersive experience in Tokyo's...
Join the DC sake community in celebrating the 5th Annual Kanpai to Sake Day in DC! This event marks five years of bringing together sake lovers in the nation's capital and sharing the joy of Kanpai and community. Hosted at Love, Makoto, attendees can look forward to a day filled with sake-themed festivities and an...
Join Murray’s and Brooklyn Kura for an innovative cheese and sake pairing event at Murray’s Cheese Shop in New York City. Delve into a guided tasting led by cheese and sake pros, featuring four cheeses and five sakes, all perfectly paired. This hands-on, in-person class is ideal for those looking to expand their palate beyond...
Aoki Sake Brewery is hosting its annual 'Gokeiji no Okura-iri' festival, a special autumn brewery event offering unique sake experiences that can only be enjoyed at the brewery. Visitors can look forward to exclusive tastings, brewery tours, and the vibrant atmosphere of an open house. Reservations open on August 1st at 12:00 PM and are...
New York Mycological Society presents Fungus Fest 2026 in partnership with The Battery. This vibrant celebration in Battery Park invites all to explore the fascinating world of fungi, featuring workshops, talks, mushroom yoga, interactive art, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Dive into a day packed with science, art, and surprises dedicated to mushroom lovers of...
Looking to level up your knowledge and appreciation of Japanese sake? The Sake School of America is hosting a Certified Sake Sommelier online course—a comprehensive, three-day program geared for beverage professionals and enthusiastic hobbyists alike. Dive into principal sake categories, master serving and storage skills, and taste through 15 guided sake samples with seasoned experts...
The Maine Fermentation Fair is set to take over Castonguay Square in downtown Waterville for a lively gathering featuring speakers, workshops, and local makers. Enjoy a day filled with engaging activities and the opportunity to connect with the fermentation community. Supported by the Quimby Family Foundation, Waterville Creates, and the Mid-Maine Chamber. Artwork is by...
The 21st Echigo Kenshin Sake Festival returns in 2026 for a two-day celebration! Sake, wine, and craft beer crafted in the Joetsu region will be featured. Guests can enjoy tastings and the opportunity to purchase regional beverages, all in one place. Details about the festival activities and lineup will be updated frequently on the official...
Join the 6th Osanpo Kura Marche for a day dedicated to experiences only possible at a sake brewery! Explore stalls with food, local products, and hands-on workshops themed around sake, sake lees, and sake rice. Highlights include sake kasu crackers, sake rice balls, and sake-inspired fried foods. Discover a unique festival atmosphere hosted by Daiichi...
Akebono Brewery invites sake lovers to enjoy the annual Tenmei Ichiban Shibori Tasting Event on November 1st, 2026. This special open day will feature tastings of freshly-pressed sake at the brewery. Tickets will be available for purchase starting August 8th, and further details about both the in-person and planned online components will be announced soon....
The WSET Level 2 Award in Sake is an in-depth online course designed for both sake professionals and enthusiasts. Spanning two days, it focuses on the key styles of sake, their ingredients, and the production process. Students will learn to assess sake quality using the WSET Systematic Approach, gain the ability to interpret labeling terms,...
Sample the best sake from Niigata at the Niigata Sake Final Fair! This lively festival brings together sake lovers and producers for a full day of tastings, local product showcases, and special stage events. The event will also feature the Niigata Sister Festa, a PR event for Niigata-made products, and a bustling market area. Entry...
Experience the Yamagata Sake Brewery Marathon, a unique half marathon in Yamagata Prefecture where runners visit local sake breweries along the roughly 21km course. Enjoy sake tastings at checkpoints, local food trucks at the goal, and English-speaking staff ready to help. The race starts at Tendo Central Park and finishes at Yamagata Prefectural Hall. The...
Elevate your expertise with the Certified Sake Adviser Online Course, designed for hospitality professionals and devoted sake fans. Through engaging lectures, guided tastings, and collaborative group discussions, you'll explore the fascinating history of sake, key ingredients, brewing processes, classification systems, and tasting techniques. Participants will sample and evaluate more than a dozen sakes representing a...
Elevate your understanding of sake with the prestigious SSA Certified Sake Sommelier course at Jijisake in Tokyo. This immersive 2-day experience is perfect for hospitality professionals and sake enthusiasts alike, diving deep into sake production, culture, tasting, and advanced topics like umami science and food pairing. Led by the Sake Sommelier Association, participants gain hands-on...