Harvest Thanksgiving & Kuraishi Beef Festival 2017

Harvest Thanksgiving & Kuraishi Beef Festival 2017
2017夢の森収穫感謝祭＆倉石牛肉まつり
(Yume no Mori Shuukaku Kanshasai & Kuraishi Gyuu Niku Matsuri)

An autumn event celebrating the harvest with local produce sales as well as local brand Kuraishi Beef.

Date: October 7-8, 2017 *Rain or Shine!*
Time: 9:00-16:00
Location: Kowataritai Park, Gonohe Town  小渡平公園 (map)
Admission: Free (purchased required for Kuraishi Beef)

Art Station Towada Beer Garden 2017

Art Station Towada Beer Garden 2017 ASTビアガーデン

Enjoy an outdoor beer garden in central Towada!

Date: August 8-10, 2017
Time: 17:30-20:30 (20:00 last order)
Location: Art Station Towada Parking Lot アートステーショントワダ駐車場 (map)
Admission: 2000yen (advance ticket)

Ticket Includes:
• 2 Original Drinking Snack Tickets
• 2 Drink Tickets (545ml Draft Beer/Shochu/Sour, 300ml Sake, or Non-Alcohol Beer)
• Entry to Prize Drawing

Kamikita Summer Festival 2017

Kamikita Summer Festival 2017
2017 かみきた夏まつり (Kamikita Natsu Matsuri)

A summer festival with something for everyone: a drinking rally, basketball tournaments, festival food and games, and more!

Date: July 1-2, 2017
Time: July 1: 19:00-21:00; July 2: 10:00-17:00
Location: Kamikitacho Station Plaza 上北町駅前広場 (map)
Admission: Free (some paid events)

Misawa Ogawarako Lake Festival 2017

Misawa Ogawarako Lake Festival 2017
みさわ小川原湖　湖水まつり (Misawa Ogawarako Kosui Matsuri)

A festival kicking off the start of summer lake season with performances, a prize draw, and more! Fun for the whole family!

Date: Sunday July 23, 2017
Time: 9:15～
Admission: Free
Location: Misawa City Lake Ogawara 三沢市小川原湖水浴場付近 (map)

Rokunohe Summer Festival 2017

Rokunohe Summer Festival 2017 ろくのへサマーフェスティバル

Enjoy a summer beer garden, BINGO game, stage performances and more!

Date: July 21-22, 2017
Time:

July 21: 17:00-19:00
July 22: 15:00-20:00

Admission: Free (some paid events)
Location: Rokunohe Gymnasium West Side Parking Lot 六戸町総合体育館　西側駐車場 (map)

Towadako Kosui Matsuri 2017

Towadako Kosui Matsuri 2017 (Lake Towada Lake Festival)
十和田湖湖水まつり 2017
Official Website (Japanese): http://www.kosuimaturi.com/

Fireworks by Lake Towada, performances, and various other events!

Date: July 15-16, 2017 (Sat.-Sun.)
Time: 9:00～21:00
Location: Lake Towada, Yasumiya 十和田湖畔　休屋 (map)
Admission: Free

Towada Summer Dance & Miss Yukata Contest 2017

Towada Summer Dance & Miss Yukata Contest 2017
第10回とわだ夏おどり＆第8回ゆかたの似合う女性コンテスト
(Towada Natsu Odori & Yukata no Niau Josei Contest)

Enjoy dancing various local folk dances in yukata (summer cotton kimono) in Towada Central Park.

Date: Friday August 11, 2016 (Mountain Day Holiday)
Time: 16:00-21:00
Location: Towada Central Park (Chuo Koen) 十和田市中央公園緑地 (map)
Admission: Free

Towada Tanabata Rally 2017

Towada Tanabata Rally 2017　第2回とわだ七夕ラリー

Enjoy a drink at 5 designated bars around Towada and complete the event stamp card within the time limit to be entered into a prize raffle drawing.

Date: Wednesday July 5, 2017
Time: 18:00-20:00 (Registration from 17:00)
Location: Towada Chamber of Commerce & Industry 十和田商工会議所 (map)
Fee: 3000yen (limited number of tickets; if not sold out in advance, at-door tickets will be 3500yen)

Tsugaru Earth Village Winter Story 2017

Tsugaru Earth Village Winter Story 2017
地球村冬物語 (Chikyuu Mura Fuyu Monogatari)

Enjoy various winter games and competitions, food stalls, performances, evening fireworks, and more!

Date: Sunday February 12, 2017
Time: 12:00～
Location: Tsugaru Earth Village つがる地球村 (map)
Admission: Free

Ajigasawa Candle Night 2017

Ajigasawa Candle Night 2017 あじがさわキャンドルナイト

Enjoy the beauty of winter night candle light and illuminations!

Date: February 11-12, 2017
Time: 17:00-20:00
Location: Ajigasawa Station Plaza 鰺ヶ沢駅前広場 (map)
Admission: Free

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Special Valentine 2017

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Special Valentine 2017
Pocky x 恋人の聖地 スペシャルバレンタイン2017

Visit select Lover's Sanctuary and Satellite locations to receive a free Pocky present! (While supplies last.)

(Left: Lover's Sanctuary Special Pocky; Right: Pocky "Shooter" Balloon)

Date: February 1-14*, 2017 (*while supplies last)
Admission: Free
Location: Various
   Aomori Locations:
   ・Tachi Neputa no Yakata, Goshogawara City (map)
   ・Notre Dame Hachinohe (map)
(See full list of participating Lover's Sanctuary & Satellite locations here (in Japanese).)

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Valentine Photo Contest 2017

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Valentine Photo Contest 2017
Pocky x 恋人の聖地バレンタインフォトコンテスト2017

Take a "lovey-dovey couple photo"* at one of 230 designated "Lover's Sanctuary" & "Satellite" locations and enter for a chance to win various prizes!
(*"Couple photo" must be of two people, but does not have to be a romantic couple--can be two friends, family members, etc.)

Contest Details
Contest Website (Japanese): http://www.seichi.net/photocon2017/photocon02.php

• Contest Judges:
  ・IMALU, singer/model/talent
  ・Yumi Katsura, bridal fashion designer
  ・Shogo Kariyazaki, floral designer
  ・& Others
• Contest Awards & Prizes
  
  • Pocky Prizes:
    ・Hotel Grèges Suite Room Pair Voucher
    ・Tokyo Bay Cruising Symphony Pair Dinner Cruise
  • Kobe-Awaji-Naruto-Expressway Service Area Special Prize: TBA
  • Lover's Sanctuary Prizes: Various Hotel Pair Vouchers; Food & Travel Vouchers; Etc.

Itayanagi Snow Festival 2017

"Apple Country" Itayanagi Snow Festival 2017
第30回りんごの里いたやなぎ　雪まつり (Ringo no Sato Itayanagi Yuki Matsuri)

Winter festival fun for the whole family!

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2016
Time: 9:00-14:00
Location: Itayanagi Town Furusato Center Event Plaza
板柳町ふるさとセンターイベント広場 (map)

Kuroishi Jankara Yoi Yoi Sake Festival 2017

Kuroishi Jankara Yoi Yoi Sake Festival 2017
第11回　黒石じゃんから宵酔酒まつり (Kuroishi Jankara Yoi Yoi Sake Matsuri)

Visit designated local drinking establishments in the assigned order and enjoy one drink (choice of beer, shochu, sake, whiskey, or non-alcoholic drink) and complimentary snack/appetizer at each location to complete your stamp card for entry to a prize drawing!

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2017
Time: 

• Registration: 17:30-18:45
• Start: 18:30
• Prize Drawing: 19:15-20:45 (drawn in completion order)

Registration:& Prize Drawing Location: Kuroishi Sangyou Kaikan 1st Floor Lobby
黒石市産業会館１階ロビー (map)
Festival Location: Yosare Yokocho Area よされ横丁界隈 (map)
Fee: 3000yen (advance ticket purchase required, sales start late January)

Kazamaura Monkfish Festival 2017

Kazamaura Monkfish Festival 2017
風間浦鮟鱇感謝祭 (Kazamaura Ankou Kanshasai)

Try Kazamaura's monkfish in sushi and/or nabe stew, watch monkfish butchering demonstrations, and more!

Date: Sunday February 5, 2017
Time: 11:00-14:00
Location: Shimofuro Fishery Cooperative Special Event Site (Kazamaura Village, Shimokita)
下風呂漁協内特設会場（青森県下北郡風間浦村）(map)
Admission: Free

Aomori Curry Festival 2017

Aomori Curry Festival 2017
あおもりカレーまつり (Aomori Curry Matsuri)

Try various local curries from around Aomori Prefecture!

Date: January 7-9, 2017
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center "Aspam" 1st Floor Event Hall
青森県観光物産館アスパム1階イベントホール (Map)
Admission: Free (purchase required for curry)

Towada Snow Viewing Rally 2017

Towada Snow Viewing Rally 2017
とわだ雪見ラリー (Towada Yukimi Rally)

Enjoy a drink and collect stamps at 5 different bars to be eligible for a prize draw.

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Time: Registration: 17:00; Start: 18:00; Finish/Raffle Drawing: 20:00
Cost: Advance Ticket: 2500yen
*Tickets sell out quickly, so buying early is recommended.*
Location: Various bars around Towada

Andokan Christmas 2016

Andokan Christmas 2016
北の防人大湊　安渡館　クリスマス2016

Illuminations, Christmas concert, and more!

Date: November 25-December 25, 2015
Time: 10:00-20:00
Location: Andokan, Mutsu City 北の防人大湊　安渡館 (map)
Admission: Free

Komakkoland Christmas Week 2016

Komakkoland Christmas Week 2016 駒っこランド　クリスマスウィーク

Various Christmas activities and events the whole family can enjoy!

Date: December 18-25, 2016 (closed Mon. Dec. 19)
Time: 9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00)
Location: Towada Baji Koen, Komakkoland 十和田馬事公苑駒っこランド (map)
Shotokukan Admission:

Adult: 300yen
High School & University Student: 100yen
Junior High School Student & Younger: Free

Events/Attractions:

• "Santa Lottery" - Every ticket is a winner!
  (*with paid admission to Shotokukan, horse riding experience, or horse drawn cart ride)
• Mini Santa Search (find Santa for a chance to win a prize!)
• Christmas Party
  
  • Sunday December 18, 9:30-15:00
  • Cupcake Present (first 150 people, junior high school students or younger only)
  • Chibikko Horse Picture Contest Award Ceremony
  • Juggling Show
  • Balloon Art
  • Story Telling
  • Mascot Character Bingo (100yen)
  • Christmas DVD Viewings
  • & More!

Towada Baji Koen Komakkoland 十和田馬事公苑駒っこランド
Umeyama-1-1 Fukamochi (青森県十和田市深持梅山１−１)
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0106
0176-26-2100


More Information:
Komakkoland Website (Japanese): http://komakkoland.jp/#kurisumasu

X'mas in Gonohe Town 2016

X'mas in Gonohe Town 2016
五戸でスマスX'mas (Gonohe de Sumasu X'mas)

Christmas event featuring various prize/gift chances!

Date: Saturday, December 17, 2015
Time: 12:00-16:00
Location: Gonohe Central Shopping Arcade (closed to traffic)
五戸町中心商店街（歩行者天国実施） (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:

• 13:00 Bingo Janken Competition (in front of Michinoku Bank)
• 13:30 Ceremony & Illumination Award Ceremony (in front of Michinoku Bank)
• 14:30 Umakko Card Year End Prize Drawing (first 250 people, in front of Fukui Shoten)
• 15:00-16:00 Gonohe Maschot Characters Booru-kun and Mirai-chan Limited Edition Totebag Present (with purchases at 3 or more participating shops during the event) (Michinoku Bank parking lot)

More Information:
Gonohe Town Tourism Association (Japanese): http://www.gonohe-kankou.jp/wp/blog/2016/12/02/「五戸でスマスxmas」開催のお知らせ-2/