Hello, festival-goers and adventure-seekers! We’ve got a fantastic event to mark on your calendars, and it’s none other than the highly-anticipated “2023 Chatan Industrial Festival.” This family-friendly extravaganza promises a weekend filled with mouthwatering international cuisines, thrilling experiences, live entertainment, and even a chance to win fabulous prizes, including hotel stay vouchers. 🍔🌮🎉
Event Details
- When: November 11 (Saturday) and November 12 (Sunday), 2023
- Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Chatan Public Park Baseball Field Plaza, 2 Mihama, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa [Google Pin]
- Admission: Free
✨ What’s in Store for You? ✨
Food Truck Delights 🍔🌮
- Ready your taste buds for a delightful culinary journey! At the event, we have an array of food trucks offering delectable international dishes, including tacos and jerk chicken. You’ll also find booths with tempting treats from both local and non-local regions.
Local Specialties 🍶🍏
- Dive into Okinawan flavors with Chatan Town’s own fish tempura and kamaboko, while the Chatan Town Food and Beverage Association serves up refreshing drinks like draft beer and highballs. Plus, be sure to visit Fukushima Prefecture’s booth for a taste of their regional delicacies, including rice, Japanese sake, apples, jams, and more.
Fun for the Whole Family! 🎉
- The festival offers a range of workshops and experiences that the whole family can enjoy. You can try your hand at working with construction vehicles, interact with adorable goats, explore the art of traditional Okinawan dyeing, and even get your zen on with some yoga. Don’t miss out on the “Chitan Land” with exciting activities like sky master and excavator experiences and a thrilling hammer game.
Stage Performances and Entertainment 🎶💃
- The stage will come alive with music, dance, and cultural performances, including a folk music show by the Eikouku Youth Association. Be sure to catch the fantastic Polynesian dance and fire dance at the end of the day!
Raffle for Amazing Prizes 🎁
- Gather three lottery tickets distributed for every 500 yen spent, and you could participate in the grand raffle with a chance to win fantastic prizes, including hotel stay vouchers and local specialty products. Indulge in gourmet delights and unforgettable experiences, and don’t forget to try your luck at the raffle.
Event Schedule 📆
November 11 (Saturday)
- 🕙 10:00 AM – Opening
- 🕒 10:03 AM – Dance (RN Entertainment Studio)
- 🕥 10:30 AM – Opening ceremony
- 🕚 11:00 AM – Town product contest award ceremony
- 🕧 11:30 AM – Awamori PR “Kageishi Town × Chatan Town Collaboration Awamori Birth”
- 🕛 12:00 PM – Magic show (MAGIC OCEAN)
- 🕑 1:00 PM – Fukushima Prefecture Kageishi Town PR Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament
- 🕒 3:00 PM – Music live (SEASiDE LOVERs)
- 🕟 4:30 PM – Polynesian dance & fire dance (Puahinanu)
November 12 (Sunday)
- 🕙 10:00 AM – Children’s Eisa Dance (Aikuhokkobihoikuen)
- 🕒 10:30 AM – Middle and high school student dance performances
- 🕒 11:10 AM – Dance studio M.I.L.K performance (Dance studio M.I.L.K)
- 🕧 12:30 PM – Street performance (Performers Tamanchu.)
- 🕑 1:00 PM – Fukushima Prefecture Kageishi Town PR Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament
- 🕥 2:30 PM – Music live (Nagako & Nori)
- 🕕 4:15 PM – Eikoku-ku Youth Association Folk Music Show & Eisa Dance
- 🕔 5:00 PM – Closing remarks
Note: The times for each program are approximate and subject to change.
Parking Information 🚗
Plenty of public parking lots are available around the event venue, so you won’t have to worry about finding a spot for your vehicle.
Get ready for a weekend of fun, flavors, and fantastic experiences at the 2023 Chatan Industrial Festival. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and delicious food of Okinawa. 🌴🌞🎊
⚠️Disclaimer: Our passion for supporting local businesses drives us to share information about events in the Okinawa area. Please note that Oki Social is not responsible for hosting this event. It’s important to be aware that the event’s host reserves the right to make changes or even cancel the event without prior notice.