Get ready for the ultimate celebration of sake, foods and culture of Japan.
Bringing together enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and curious individuals, the Australian Sake Festival is heading to Melbourne in July to celebrate the captivating world of sake, Japan’s traditional rice wine.
With its rich history and cultural significance, sake has found a growing appreciation in Australia, and this unique festival aims to showcase the best of this exquisite drink. The event will take place across two days, 20 and 21 of July, at the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne before heading on over to Sydney in September, celebrating the sake, food and culture of Japan.
Australian Sake Festival 2024
- A Sake Festival is coming to Melbourne in July
- There will be over 200 varieties of Japanese sake available for tasting
- The event is an all-ages festival to experience Japanese sake and traditional culture
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A haven for those seeking new flavours and taste sensations, this two-day festival will be a celebration of all things Japanese with delicious food, amazing cultural performances and of course, sake.
The event gives visitors the chance to fully taste Japanese sake and other alcoholic beverages. Sake breweries and sake makers from Japan will introduce their products, and there will be over 200 different types of Japanese sake available for taste and purchase on the spot.
Various Japanese foods cooked by the local restaurants that accompany sake will also be available. Moreover, sake-related products, traditional ceramincs and selected made-in-Japan products will be available to purchase!
There will also be chances to learn more about the popular drink – how it’s made, the different types and the best pairings – in the Sake 101 workshop. On top of that, find a Japanese drum (taiko) performance, panel talks by industry professionals, singers, DJs, dance performances and an art show.
The Sake Festival will take place from Sat 20 July – Sun 21 July from 10am – 4pm at the Queen Victoria Market (C-D Sheds). Find out more here.
