78th Wakayama Commerce Festival

Wakayama Big Whale, Wakayama City

location
Wakayama Big Whale, Wakayama City
period
October 10, 2026 (Sat) - October 11, 2026 (Sun)
Time
・10/10(土)11:00〜17:00
・10/11(日)10:00〜16:00
access
By bus via Shintehira from JR Wakayama Station or Nankai Wakayamashi Station to the Kitadejima stop. By car, about 15 minutes from Wakayama IC on the Hanwa Expressway, using the venue's car park (543 spaces).

Why You Should Visit

A two-day industry festival at Wakayama Big Whale where member businesses of the Wakayama Chamber of Commerce and Industry gather to let visitors see, learn and try. Thirteen industry sections — textiles, machinery and metal, chemicals, timber, construction, retail, transport and more — run hands-on booths and sales stalls, while around 40 food trucks and eateries line the outdoor area. The stage hosts a quiz contest and a kids' experience festival, making it a chance for families to get close to local businesses and products.

Essentials

NOTE

Trade exhibition (both days)

  • The Wakayama Chamber of Commerce's 13 industry sections, women's association and young members' association take part
  • Textiles, machinery/metal, chemicals, timber, general manufacturing, construction, retail/wholesale, transport/warehousing, tourism/food, telecom, culture services, medical/welfare and finance run hands-on and PR booths
  • Some events require a numbered ticket

Outdoor section

  • About 40 food trucks and eateries

Stage events

  • 10th: quiz contest, taiko drumming, monkey performance and more
  • 11th: "Kids' Experience Festival" hosted by the young members' association (for grades 1–6)

【Members' event】(members only, reserved-seat ticket required)

  • Joji Yamamoto song show
  • Magician Tatsuya's magic show

※May be cancelled in severe weather; check the organiser's website

※Content may change

出典: 和歌山商工会議所公式サイト

FAQ

Is it good for families with children?
There is a Kids' Experience Festival for elementary school children and hands-on booths from each industry section, making it suitable for families.
Does it go ahead in the rain?
It may be cancelled in severe weather, and any cancellation is posted on the organiser's website.

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