Kurume City Central Wholesale Market "Market Festival" 2026

About this event

In the autumn season of good appetite, the Kurume City Central Wholesale Market opens wide for its "Market Festival." In addition to purchasing fresh perishable foods directly, there are plenty of events where visitors can experience the lively atmosphere of the market normally inaccessible to the public. In the fruits and vegetables section, visitors can enjoy mock auctions, weight-guessing quizzes, all-you-can-pack vegetable and fruit sessions, photo opportunities with forklifts, and North Kyushu's traditional "banana tataki-uri" (bargain banana street performance). Seasonal vegetables and fruits sourced from across Japan, as well as locally grown agricultural produce purchased directly from growers, will also be on sale. In the marine products section, mock auctions, the market "live fish tank" expedition team, exquisite seafood bowls (limited quantity) prepared by professionals who source from the market, and piping-hot teppanyaki seafood will be offered. Furthermore, limited sales of the "Hotomeki Nabe Set," a collaboration between a long-established fresh fish vendor and local brand vegetables, as well as gourmet foods from local consumption promotion shops and food trucks, will be available. In a vibrant space where market professionals gather, it will be a day to fully savor the appeal of food.

Venue

Kurume City Central Wholesale Market

Suwanomachi, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0037