To help you make the most of your experience, we’ve released the official event timetable, featuring our most comprehensive seminar lineup to date.
This year’s Sydney festival offers a rich lineup of seminars and exclusive add-on sessions designed to enhance your sake journey.
🔹 Free Sessions (No booking required, seating is limited)
・Special presentations by Japanese exhibitors including Niigata, Nara, Myoko, Hokkaido and more
🔹 Add-On Seminars (Tickets sold separately)
・Sake & Cheese Pairing with Simone Maynard
・Matt Froude – Wine vs Sake Seminar
・Sake Tasting Challenge Hosted by Simone Maynard (Sake Samurai)
Explore the complete session timetable and start planning your festival journey:
👉 https://sake-festival.com.au/sydney
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