Events

Canada Day, celebrated each year on July 1, marks the anniversary of Canada’s founding. Since 2007, Fukuoka’s Canada Day Party has brought together Canadians, Japan-based internationals, and local friends of Canada for a lively summer celebration of food, music, and community.

NOTE: Hurry – tickets sales end at midnight, June 23

Following last year’s sold-out return event, the party is back again in 2026 at the spacious Maizuru Park BBQ Garden beside Fukuoka Castle and Ohori Park.

The outdoor venue features covered seating for nearly 300 guests, large tents for shade and shelter, and a giant teepee hosting special Canadian beef BBQ demonstrations and tasting events throughout the day, with more activities planned throughout the venue.

Enjoy Canadian music, live entertainment, and grill-it-yourself BBQ featuring Canadian beef and pork, fresh vegetables, and Canadian seafood sides including lobster, salmon, and mussels. New for 2026, guests can also choose optional all-you-can-drink alcohol and soft drink plans.

Event Details

Date & Time: June 28, 11:00–16:00 (Opening Ceremony at 12:00)
Venue: Maizuru Park BBQ Garden (Sannomaru Plaza, 2 Jonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka), beside Fukuoka Castle and Ohori Park

Access: 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Ohori Koen Subway Station
Admission: Advance ticket purchase required
(limited to 280 people / first come, first served) – Tickets sales stop at midnight, June 23.
Organizer: Fukuoka Now Ltd.
Sponsors: Nitto Shoji Ltd., Canada Beef International Organization, Canada Pork, and Seaborn Japan
Supported by: Canadian Government Trade Office in Fukuoka, the Embassy of Canada to Japan and the Fukuoka Canada Society.

Ticket Options

• 2-Person Ticket – ¥10,000
• 3-Person Ticket – ¥15,000
• 4-Person Ticket – ¥20,000
• Elementary School Ticket – ¥2,700
• Private Tent Ticket, up to 8 people – ¥36,000 flat rate

Advance ticket purchase required. Capacity is limited and tickets may sell out in advance. Tax included. Ticket sales end at midnight June 23.

DRINKS

Drinks are not included in BBQ sets. Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages. Or, purchase an optional “all-you-can-drink” plan – see below.

All-You-Can-Drink Alcohol Plan: +¥1,900

Includes free-flow drinks from 11:00 to 14:00. Enjoy draft beer, wine, whisky, shochu, highballs, cocktails, sours, and more. *Individual drinks will be available for purchase after 14:00.

All-You-Can-Drink Soft Drink Plan: +¥1,300

Includes free-flow soft drinks from 11:00 to 14:00, including non-alcoholic beer options. *Individual drinks will be available for purchase after 14:00.

How It Works

• Each BBQ Set includes seating, a full meal featuring Canadian beef and pork, and one Canadian Seafood Side Voucher per guest.
• Elementary School Tickets include a smaller meal portion and one Seafood Side Voucher.
• Children under 6 enter free, up to two children per paying adult, and share seating and meals with accompanying adults. Please indicate the number of children at checkout.
• Booking for five or more? Combine ticket sets, for example a 2-Person Set + 3-Person Set, and enter the same group name at checkout. We’ll do our best to seat your group together, though this cannot be guaranteed.
• Want a more private space? Reserve a Private Tent for up to eight people. Groups of eight save ¥500 per person.

BBQ Setup

• One Weber charcoal grill provided per tent
• Charcoal will be pre-lit and ready for cooking upon arrival
• BBQ meal sets are shared within each group
• Due to venue regulations, outside food for grilling is not permitted. Beverages and condiments are allowed.

Food Included

BBQ Set (photo: 2 adult ticket set)

Approximate portions per person

• 80g Canadian beef, children 40g
• 120g Canadian pork, children 40g
• 120g chicken thigh, not included in children’s set
• 1 basil sausage
• Grilled vegetables: 1 piece each of corn, pumpkin, and asparagus
• ¼ slice Margherita pizza
• 1 rice ball
• 1 marshmallow
• BBQ sauce

Canadian Seafood Side Voucher

First Come, First Served

Each guest will receive one voucher at check-in, redeemable for one of the following Canadian seafood specialties:

• Grilled lobster tail
• Grilled salmon
• Sake-steamed mussels

All seafood items are prepared or heated by guests at their own BBQ grill.

Selections are limited.

Entertainment and Activities

Canadian Beef BBQ Skewer Showcase

Presented by Canada Beef International Institute: Watch a live BBQ skewer cooking demo featuring a variety of Canadian Beef cuts such as chuck roll, oyster blade, and harami skirt steak, grilled together with colorful seasonal vegetables. As the skewers are prepared and cooked, guests can learn about the flavor and character of each cut and discover why Canadian Beef is so widely enjoyed at yakiniku restaurants and other dining spots across Japan. With sizzling grills, vibrant ingredients, and plenty of photo moments along the way, it’s a fun and delicious way to experience Canadian Beef.

Instagram Campaign
Follow the official Canada Beef Instagram account at the event and receive a complimentary Canadian Beef BBQ tasting skewer set.
(Each set includes 2–3 cuts of Canadian Beef with assorted vegetables and skewers.) Then post your photos from the event on Instagram and tag Canada Beef for a chance to win premium Canadian Beef steaks in a special prize draw after the event. (Approx. 3 winners.)

Canada Dry Speed Drinking

Back by popular demand! Who cam chug Canada’a iconic spicy softdrink the fastest? Let’s fine out. Prizes to the winners!

Lucky Draw

Grand Prize: Luxury Nagasaki Getaway

Enjoy a 1 Night / 2 Days Stay for Two at the luxurious Olive Bay Hotel in Nagasaki, including dinner and breakfast for two guests!

Special Prize: Official Nike Toronto Blue Jays City Connect Limited Jersey

Featuring Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto and the Blue Jays’ distinctive City Connect design. Courtesy of Mailmate

Bonus Prizes: Canadian Gift Boxes (5 Winners)

Five lucky winners will receive a premium gift box filled with popular Canadian treats and products, specially selected and imported from Canada. Also courtesy of Mailmate

Air Canada

Canadian Government Trade Office, Fukuoka

A collection of Canada-themed gifts, including:

• Canadian Flag Canvas Tote Bags × 3
• Canadian Recipe Books × 10
• Canadian Scenery Photo Book × 1
• Canadian Notebooks × 2

Mick Maple Nouveau (2024 Harvest) – 250ml
Two winners of a rare, small-batch maple syrup that few people ever have the chance to taste. Made in Quebec, Canada, using only the sap of sustainably grown sugar maple trees cultivated without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Prize courtesy of VC Naturals Co., Ltd.

Fairmont Tokyo Hotel

Fairmont Hotel Logo Canvas Tote Bag x 1 (Fairmont Tokyo Hotel)

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ)

Neige Ice Cider x 1 bottle

This ice cider is made in Quebec by naturally concentrating apple sugars through winter cold, with no added sugar, alcohol, or artificial flavours.

Fukuoka Canada Society

Kujira Monaka Gift Box × 1 (courtesy of Fukuoka Canada Society)

A gift box of Kujira Monaka, a traditional Nagasaki sweet, accompanied by premium Sonogi tea.

More prizes to be added soon!

Weather Policy
The event will be held rain or shine. Large tents cover the  BBQ areas, providing shelter and comfort in the event of light or moderate rain. Only in the case of high winds or severe weather conditions, as determined by the organizer, would changes be considered. Updates will be announced on the Fukuoka Now website, social media, and by email to registered Peatix attendees.

Please note: No cancellations or refunds for any reason.