Shihoro Harvest Festival

Festival highlights

The main highlight is the famous Shihoro beef cut steak, grilled by local beef cattle farmers.

At the venue, you can also enjoy an all-you-can-fit bagging event for freshly harvested potatoes and onions.

There will also be a sale of processed agricultural and livestock products made by students at Shihoro High School, offering a wide range of local flavors, from fresh ingredients to processed goods.

An autumn festival in Shihoro to savor Shihoro beef and the bounty of the land

What to expect

At the venue, start by browsing local farm produce and specialties, then enjoy Shihoro beef cut steak and seasonal flavors on the spot.

At the all-you-can-fit bagging event for potatoes and onions, you can take home the bounty of the harvest.

There will also be a sale of processed agricultural products, offering a chance to experience Shihoro's autumn by eating, shopping, and sampling local flavors.

How to take part

In 2026, you can buy Shihoro specialties and agricultural products at the venue and enjoy dishes such as Shihoro beef loin cut steak.

All-you-can-fit bagging of potatoes and onions, the “Eat and Guess the Exact Weight” game, and a raffle are also planned.

A harvest festival where families can enjoy the activities, with a focus on shopping and food.

At the venue, you can enjoy local specialty sales, the Shihoro Food Market, and all-you-can-fit bagging of vegetables.

Games and a raffle are also planned, and visitors can take part in the activities.

Check the event-day information for the registration process and participation requirements for each individual activity.

Source: 「第２４回しほろ収穫祭」の開催について | 新着情報 | 士幌町

Location and access

Venue and address

Special event site at Shihoro Town Rural Sports Park (ice rink) / 148 Shihoro Nishi 2-sen, Shihoro, Kato District, Hokkaido

By car

About 40 minutes from JR Obihiro Station.

Parking

1,000 spaces, free of charge.

Address 148 Shihoro Nishi 2-sen, Shihoro, Kato District, Hokkaido

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Dates and season

2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)

In 2026, the event will be held on October 18 (Sunday), from 10 a.m. until around 1:30 p.m.

The event is scheduled to go ahead in rainy weather.

The venue is scheduled to host local specialty sales, a food market, a fill-a-bag-for-one-price event, games, a raffle, and more.

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Tips for your visit

The 2026 event was announced as going ahead regardless of the weather.

There is free parking for 1,000 cars at the venue, but allowing extra time is a good idea in case of congestion.

If you plan to enjoy Shihoro beef and vegetable sales or the all-you-can-fit bagging, it’s a good idea to consider how you’ll carry your purchases home.

Nearby attractions

Nearby attractions include Otofuke Towa Onsen, the birch-lined avenue at Tokachi Ranch, Naitai Highland Farm and Naitai Terrace, and Shihoro Highland Nupuka no Sato.

Lake Shikaribetsu, Shikaribetsu-ko Kotan, and the Roadside Station Pia 21 Shihoro are also suggested as places to visit nearby.

Please check with each facility for distances and travel times.

Origins and History of Shihoro Harvest Festival

Shihoro Harvest Festival is described as an annual event celebrating autumn's bounty in Shihoro.

This event celebrates the harvest in this farming town, with local specialties such as Shihoro beef, seasonal vegetables, and processed agricultural products.

Since the 24th festival will be held in 2026, the event has been running for many years, but no information is provided about its founding year or detailed history.

Official information

The 2026 event announcement is listed on the official Shihoro Town website as the “24th Shihoro Harvest Festival.”

For inquiries, contact the Shihoro Town Hall Industry Promotion Division, the secretariat of the Shihoro Harvest Festival Executive Committee, at 01564-5-5220.

Shihoro Harvest Festival at a Glance

Shihoro Harvest Festival is an autumn event in Shihoro where you can browse, buy, and sample Shihoro beef, seasonal vegetables, and processed agricultural products.

In 2026, it will be held on October 18 (Sunday) at the special event site in Shihoro Town Rural Sports Park, with a food market, an all-you-can-fit bagging event, games, and a raffle planned.

If you come by car, you can use the free parking lot.