SYDNEY - Sake Festival
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A fun-packed Japanese festival “Sake Festival” where visitors can taste Japanese sake and experience its traditional culture, will be held at Carriageworks in Sydney on
Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 September!

WHAT’S ON

Explore over 100 incredible stalls featuring Australian distributors and sake breweries traveling all the way from Japan.

Discover and taste more than 400 varieties of sake – all in one unforgettable event!

EXPERIENCE

  • A variety of Japanese food stalls offering everything from savory dishes to sweet desserts.
  • Explore unique Japanese ceramics, crafts, and lifestyle goods.
  • Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of a Japanese festival.
  • Connect with sake brewers visiting from Japan – a rare chance to hear their stories firsthand!

TALKS & WORKSHOPS

  • Discover the art of enjoying sake with our guided sessions.
  • Beginner-friendly food and sake pairing workshops to elevate your sake experience.
  • Exclusive masterclasses for a deeper dive into the world of sake.
  • Get inspired with travel tips and ideas for your next trip to Japan!

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Simone Maynard Sake & Cheese Pairing Seminar

Advance ticket purchase required

Date & Time:

  • September 27 (Sat) 10:30 AM ~ 11:10 AM (40min)
  • September 27 (Sat) 4:00 PM ~ 4:40 PM (40min)
  • September 28 (Sun) 10:30 AM ~ 11:10 AM (40min)
  • September 28 (Sun) 5:00 PM ~ 5:40 PM (40min)
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Wine VS Sake Seminar With Matt Froude Seminar

Advance ticket purchase required

Date & Time:

  • September 27 (Sat) 6:20 PM ~ 6:50 PM (30min)
  • September 28 (Sun) 6:00 PM ~ 6:30 PM (30min)
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Kikizake Sake Tasting Challenge Hosted by Simone Maynard (Sake Samurai)

Advance ticket purchase required

Date & Time:

  • September 27 (Sat) 7:10 PM ~ 7:30 PM (20min)
  • September 28 (Sun) 6:50 PM ~ 7:10 PM (20min)
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A “masterpiece” created with carefully selected ingredients and unique techniques. & Ski, Play, and Taste Myoko

Free admission

Organised by:
Myoko Tourism Management Association

Date & Time:

  • September 28 (Sun) 1:30 PM ~ 1:50 PM (20min)
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Beauty serum made from natural snowmelt water from Myoko & Blue jeans made in Myoko

Free admission

Organised by:
Myoko Tourism Management Association

Date & Time:

  • September 28 (Sun) 11:30AM ~ 11:50 AM (20min)
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Fermented spice kanzuri & Local Japanese sake from Myoko, a heavy snowfall area

Free admission

Organised by:
Myoko Tourism Management Association

Date & Time:

  • September 27 (Sat) 12:50 PM ~ 1:10 PM (20min)
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Hokkaido Wine Project: A New Layer to Your Hokkaido Trip!

Free admission

Organised by:
JTB Australia Pty Ltd

Date & Time:

  • September 27 (Sat) 5:40 PM ~ 6:00 PM (20min)
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Nara Sake Story: A Tasting of Sake, Liqueurs & Fruit Wines

Free admission

Organised by:
Japan External Trade Organization Nara

Date & Time:

  • September 27 (Sat) 11:30 AM ~ 11:50 AM (20min)
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Nara’s Woodcraft: Gifts from the Forests of Oku-Yamato

Free admission

Organised by:
Japan External Trade Organization Nara

Date & Time:

  • September 28 (Sun) 12:50 PM ~ 1:10 PM (20min)
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Nara’s Yamato Tea: Taste 4 Varieties & Brewing Secrets -Unlocking Tea’s Flavour with Time and Temperature-

Free admission

Organised by:
Japan External Trade Organization Nara

Date & Time:

  • September 27 (Sat) 1:30 PM ~ 1:50 PM (20min)
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Perfect Pairings: Matching Sake Styles with the Right Cups

Free admission

Organised by:
MARUMO TAKAGI Co.,Ltd

Date & Time:

  • September 27 (Sat.) 5:00PM ~ 5:20 PM (20min)
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What is Niigata Sake? by Vice President, Niigata Sake Brewers Association

Free admission

Organised by:
Niigata Sake Brewers Association

Date & Time:

  • September 27 (Sat) 12:10 PM ~ 12:30 PM (20min)
  • September 28 (Sun) 12:10 PM ~ 12:30 PM (20min)
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TICKETS

General Admission tickets include :

  1. Tasting sake cup to take home
  2. Sake brewers from Japan and local wholesalers to meet
  3. 400+ sake to taste for free (for 18+ ticketed patrons)
  4. A variety of Fruit liquors and Spirits to taste (for 18+ ticketed patrons)
  5. Sake available for purchase on site (for takeaway only)
  6. Diverse and delicious food and food products from local restaurants and producers available for purchase
  7. Exquisite Japanese Products available for take home purchase
  8. Access to a variety of seminars and food pairing sessions

Saturday, 27 September 2025
10:00AM – 2:30PM (Last Drink 2:00PM)
3:30PM – 8:00PM (Last Drink 7:30PM)

Sunday, 28 September 2025
10:00AM – 2:30PM (Last Drink 2:00PM)
4:30PM – 9:00PM (Last Drink 8:30PM)

Venue: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh NSW 2015

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Prize Details

Eligible Route:
Economy Class (Sydney ⇄ Tokyo, round trip)

Travel Period:
October 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 (return by March 31, 2026)

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