Kesennuma Beer Festival 2026: A Celebration of Kesennuma's Charms, Beer, and Gourmet Delights
The "Kesennuma Beer Festival 2026" will be held on May 30, 2026, in Kesennuma. Hosted by BLACK TIDE BREWING and others, the event will showcase Kesennuma's attractions through local beer, gourmet food, and music.
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BLACK TIDE BREWING (Kesennuma's first craft beer brewery, established in 2020), the Kesennuma Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Kesennuma Area Strategy Association, and Kesennuma Area Development Co., Ltd., four organizations forming the Kesennuma Beer Festival Executive Committee, will hold the "Kesennuma Beer Festival 2026" on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Minamimachi Kaigan Park in the inner bay area of Kesennuma City.
## Background of the Event
Last year, on Saturday, May 24, 2025, we successfully held the "Kesennuma Beer Festival 2025" organized by the same executive committee. We welcomed many visitors from all over the country, and it was a special time where we could feel the creation of a new community connecting beer fans from afar with the local people of Kesennuma.
Therefore, as the fifth event, the Kesennuma Beer Festival Executive Committee will hold the "Kesennuma Beer Festival 2026" on Saturday, May 30. We aim to attract many visitors again this year, and we want to make it exciting to convey the wonderful food, sea, people, enjoyment, and energy of Kesennuma.
## Event Details
Venue: Minamimachi Kaigan Park, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture
Date and Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Participation Fee: Free admission
Ticket System: 10 tickets for ¥2,000, 4 tickets for ¥1,000
## Event Details
This year, a total of 15 stores will participate, including craft beer from "BLACK TIDE BREWING," sake brewery "Oto Yamamoto Honten," and other establishments offering delicious Kesennuma cuisine.
During the event, Kesennuma City's tourism character "Umi no Ko Hoyaboya" will make an appearance. The stage will feature live performances by singer-songwriter Hiroshi Miya, who loves craft beer, and a raffle.
## Participating Stores
BLACK TIDE BREWING / Hoya Friends Beer | Craft Beer
Oto Yamamoto Honten | Sōtenden Highball, Sōtenden, Miroku, Yuzu Sake, Hot Sake
PRISM | Kesennuma Mojito, Pisco, Gin Tonic, Various Highballs, Various Cocktails, Non-alcoholic Mojito, Various Non-alcoholic Cocktails, Various Soft Drinks
CHEERS | Spare Ribs
Torii Kei | Chicken Hormone, Original Pork Karaage (Supervised by Aji no Isamu), Pork Belly with Shiso Wrap Skewers, Large Karaage
Tsurukame Maru | Grilled Kesennuma Hormone, Steamed Clams, Seafood Yakisoba, Kesennuma Hormone Ramen, Cheese Hotdog, Tornado Potato, Various Lemonades and Soft Drinks
GO-HEI | Bonito Meat Potato, Bonito Tortilla Roll, Jerk Fish (Swordfish) Kesennuma Hormone Pho, Churros Drink, Potekara, Fried Pasta, Salted Sea Urchin Cream Cheese
Kitchen Amber's | Kesennuma Swordfish Cubano Sandwich, Thick-cut Beef Tongue Skewers, Beef Loin Skewers, Forest Chicken Thigh Skewers, Shaved Ice Strawberry, Tropical Cider
Gold Smile | Steamed Oysters, Oyster Nan Pizza, Saury Belly Tatsuta Fry, Steamed Scallops, Octopus Sausage Skewers, Yakisoba, Spring Rolls, Simmered Saury, Soft Drinks
Brazilian Foods AMIGO | Kebab Sandwiches, Churrasco, Kebab Snacks, Sausages, Churrasco Sandwiches, Cheese Sticks, Churros, French Fries, Other Soft Drinks
Pizza&Wine Tartaruga | Handy Pizza, Whole Pizza, Spicy Tacos, Cream Soda, Coffee, Affogato, Various Soft Drinks
Ofunato no Kemuri | Iwai Sake Salted French Fries, Dashi Takoyaki (using Kesennuma Soy Sauce), Sanriku Cod Fry, Fish & Chips
Maruya Saimon Ten | Steamed Sea Squirt, Seafood Skewers (Sea Squirt, Scallop, Tsubu, Squid)
Wasian-cafe aimaki | Gapao Rice, Lamb Skewers, Gai Yang, Coarse Ground Sausage, Keema Curry, French Fries, Keema Curry, Iced Chai, Iced Coffee, Orange Vinegar Soda, Homemade Lemon Soda, etc.
smiley kitchen | Crepes (sweet and ham cheese), Donuts, Shaved Ice, Soft Drinks
[Kesennuma Beer Festival Executive Committee]
TEL: 0226-28-9640
MAIL: kesennumabeerfestival@gmail.com
Contact: Misa Ito
BLACK TIDE BREWING HP: https://blacktidebrewing.com
## Background of the Event
Last year, on Saturday, May 24, 2025, we successfully held the "Kesennuma Beer Festival 2025" organized by the same executive committee. We welcomed many visitors from all over the country, and it was a special time where we could feel the creation of a new community connecting beer fans from afar with the local people of Kesennuma.
Therefore, as the fifth event, the Kesennuma Beer Festival Executive Committee will hold the "Kesennuma Beer Festival 2026" on Saturday, May 30. We aim to attract many visitors again this year, and we want to make it exciting to convey the wonderful food, sea, people, enjoyment, and energy of Kesennuma.
## Event Details
Venue: Minamimachi Kaigan Park, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture
Date and Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Participation Fee: Free admission
Ticket System: 10 tickets for ¥2,000, 4 tickets for ¥1,000
## Event Details
This year, a total of 15 stores will participate, including craft beer from "BLACK TIDE BREWING," sake brewery "Oto Yamamoto Honten," and other establishments offering delicious Kesennuma cuisine.
During the event, Kesennuma City's tourism character "Umi no Ko Hoyaboya" will make an appearance. The stage will feature live performances by singer-songwriter Hiroshi Miya, who loves craft beer, and a raffle.
## Participating Stores
BLACK TIDE BREWING / Hoya Friends Beer | Craft Beer
Oto Yamamoto Honten | Sōtenden Highball, Sōtenden, Miroku, Yuzu Sake, Hot Sake
PRISM | Kesennuma Mojito, Pisco, Gin Tonic, Various Highballs, Various Cocktails, Non-alcoholic Mojito, Various Non-alcoholic Cocktails, Various Soft Drinks
CHEERS | Spare Ribs
Torii Kei | Chicken Hormone, Original Pork Karaage (Supervised by Aji no Isamu), Pork Belly with Shiso Wrap Skewers, Large Karaage
Tsurukame Maru | Grilled Kesennuma Hormone, Steamed Clams, Seafood Yakisoba, Kesennuma Hormone Ramen, Cheese Hotdog, Tornado Potato, Various Lemonades and Soft Drinks
GO-HEI | Bonito Meat Potato, Bonito Tortilla Roll, Jerk Fish (Swordfish) Kesennuma Hormone Pho, Churros Drink, Potekara, Fried Pasta, Salted Sea Urchin Cream Cheese
Kitchen Amber's | Kesennuma Swordfish Cubano Sandwich, Thick-cut Beef Tongue Skewers, Beef Loin Skewers, Forest Chicken Thigh Skewers, Shaved Ice Strawberry, Tropical Cider
Gold Smile | Steamed Oysters, Oyster Nan Pizza, Saury Belly Tatsuta Fry, Steamed Scallops, Octopus Sausage Skewers, Yakisoba, Spring Rolls, Simmered Saury, Soft Drinks
Brazilian Foods AMIGO | Kebab Sandwiches, Churrasco, Kebab Snacks, Sausages, Churrasco Sandwiches, Cheese Sticks, Churros, French Fries, Other Soft Drinks
Pizza&Wine Tartaruga | Handy Pizza, Whole Pizza, Spicy Tacos, Cream Soda, Coffee, Affogato, Various Soft Drinks
Ofunato no Kemuri | Iwai Sake Salted French Fries, Dashi Takoyaki (using Kesennuma Soy Sauce), Sanriku Cod Fry, Fish & Chips
Maruya Saimon Ten | Steamed Sea Squirt, Seafood Skewers (Sea Squirt, Scallop, Tsubu, Squid)
Wasian-cafe aimaki | Gapao Rice, Lamb Skewers, Gai Yang, Coarse Ground Sausage, Keema Curry, French Fries, Keema Curry, Iced Chai, Iced Coffee, Orange Vinegar Soda, Homemade Lemon Soda, etc.
smiley kitchen | Crepes (sweet and ham cheese), Donuts, Shaved Ice, Soft Drinks
[Kesennuma Beer Festival Executive Committee]
TEL: 0226-28-9640
MAIL: kesennumabeerfestival@gmail.com
Contact: Misa Ito
BLACK TIDE BREWING HP: https://blacktidebrewing.com
FAQ
When is the "Kesennuma Beer Festival 2026"?
It will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
What is the admission fee?
Admission is free, but a ticket system is used for purchasing food and drinks (¥2,000 for 10 tickets, ¥1,000 for 4 tickets).
What kind of stores will participate?
A total of 15 stores will participate, offering craft beer, sake, Kesennuma gourmet food, and more. BLACK TIDE BREWING and Oto Yamamoto Honten are among the participants.