Flyer front
Enjoy local vegetables and pro wrestling at the 42nd Bisei Furusato Festival
The 42nd Bisei Furusato Festival takes place on Sunday, October 25, at Hoshi no Sato Fureai Center in Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture. Sample vegetables from Bisei and food from festival stalls, and enjoy pro wrestling, music with local connections, and an exhibition of artwork. The festival runs from 9:00 to 14:30, and the exhibition is also open on Saturday, October 24.
- Venue
- Hoshi no Sato Fureai Center
- Admission & participation
- Admission is free. Additional expenses may apply.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Shop at the tent village and enjoy a varied stage programme
At the tent village, vegetables from Bisei are displayed and sold. You can also sample food from festival stalls and explore the venue in search of local specialties. Make a day of shopping and eating, with the fun of seeing what you might buy and which flavours you might discover.
The stage programme includes a pro wrestling show by OPG (Ore-tachi Pro Wrestling Gun-dan). There will also be a performance by singer-songwriter Chisato, who is from Satosho Town, as well as dance and brass band events. The programme offers something to look forward to whether you’re mainly there to shop and eat or would rather spend time watching the performances.
Free cartons of milk are also part of the festival. With vegetable sales, food stalls, and stage performances, you can shop, eat, and enjoy the entertainment all in one day. Details are available on the flyer, so if you want to plan around specific performances, it may be helpful to check it before you go.
The art exhibition is also open on October 24
The exhibition features works such as flower arrangements and shadow box art. The festival itself takes place on Sunday, October 25, but the exhibition is also open on Saturday, October 24. When planning your visit, be sure to check the dates for the festival and the exhibition separately.
The event will go ahead in the rain but will be cancelled if a weather warning is issued. By car, it is about 30 minutes from Kasaoka IC on the Sanyo Expressway and about 40 minutes from Kayo IC on the Okayama Expressway. There are several parking areas near the venue, and visitors are encouraged to share a car where possible.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title【2026年】第42回 美星ふるさと祭り
| Dates | 2026-10-25 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Hoshi no Sato Fureai Center |
| Admission and participation | Free admission (additional expenses may apply) |
| Address | |
| Opening hours | 9:00~14:30 |
Fees & admission details
Admission
- Admission
- Free
- The information does not specify what the additional expenses cover or how much they are.
This information is from when the event took place. Check the official website for future editions.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & TICKETS
Official website & tickets
Official event websitebiseikankou.jpACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
Plan your date and journey
- 01
Choose a date to visit
The festival itself runs on Sunday, October 25, from 9:00 to 14:30. The art exhibition is also open on Saturday, October 24. The event will go ahead in the rain but will be cancelled if a weather warning is issued.
- 02
Check your transport options
By public transport, take a bus from Yakage Station on the Ibara Railway bound for Bisei Direct Sales Plaza, get off at Bisei Shinryojo-mae, and walk for about 10 minutes. By car, the venue is about 30 minutes from Kasaoka IC and about 40 minutes from Kayo IC. There are several parking areas near the venue.
- 03
Plan your spending at the venue
The admission information says “free admission (additional expenses may apply).” If you plan to buy vegetables or food from the festival stalls, remember to budget for those purchases.
Detailed access info
From Yakage Station on the Ibara Railway, take a bus bound for Bisei Direct Sales Plaza and get off at Bisei Shinryojo-mae. The venue is about a 10-minute walk from there.
Hoshi no Sato Fureai Center
Google Maps search result for the venue name. Please also check official sources for the address, specific hall/room, and entrance location.
BEFORE YOU GO
Good to know before you go
Is the festival also taking place on October 24?
The festival itself takes place on Sunday, October 25. The art exhibition, which includes flower arrangements and shadow box art, is also open on Saturday, October 24.
Will the event go ahead in the rain?
The event will go ahead in the rain but will be cancelled if a weather warning is issued.