Name: Tsugaru City Melon and Watermelon Festival
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Ito Mining Arena Tsugaru (Tsugaru City General Gymnasium)

This summer event lets you savor melons and watermelons from Tsugaru City and enjoy sales and stage events.

About Tsugaru City Melon and Watermelon Festival

The Tsugaru City Melon and Watermelon Festival is an event centered on melons and watermelons from Tsugaru City.

Along with the melon and watermelon sales, there are stage events and other activities.

Tsugaaru-chan, Tsugaru City’s mascot character, also makes an appearance, and the event is presented as something the whole family can enjoy.

Source: つがる市メロン・スイカフェスティバル｜イベント｜【公式】青森県観光情報サイト Amazing AOMORI

Festival highlights

A highlight is the sales event, where you can buy melons and watermelons from Tsugaru City.

In 2026, food trucks and mini-live performances by Ringo Musume and Jonagold were also planned.

The mascot character Tsugaaru-chan also appears at the venue, making it possible to enjoy local produce and stage entertainment together.

Source: 令和8年8月西北地域のイベントスケジュール - 青森県庁ホームページ

A day of enjoying Tsugaru’s summer flavors and live performances with the family

What to expect

At the venue, you can enjoy the melon and watermelon sales, visit food trucks, and watch stage events.

The 2026 program included mini-live performances by Ringo Musume and Jonagold.

A separate report from the day also mentions a watermelon-eating contest and melon sweets.

Source: 第13回つがる市メロン・スイカフェスティバル

Location and access

Venue and address: Ito Mining Arena Tsugaru (Tsugaru City General Gymnasium), 64 Wakamidori, Kizukuri, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture
Parking: Available.

Address 64 Kizukuri Wakami, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture

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Dates and season

Event has ended: 2026/08/01

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Tips for your visit

There is parking at the venue.

If you’re visiting for the melon and watermelon sales, consider arriving early so you can check what is being sold and whether anything has sold out.

The listed event hours differ, so check the latest announcement before visiting.

Nearby attractions

Nearby attractions include the Tsugaru City Jomon Dwelling Exhibition Museum (Karuko), the Tsugaru City Umaichi Festival, Azumashi no Sato Onsen Ii Yu Dana, and Japan’s oldest apple tree.

If you plan to visit nearby places along with the festival, check each facility’s opening status and terms of use.

Temples and shrinesTsugaru City

高山稲荷神社

日本の青森県つがる市にある神社

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Official information

The event information lists the Tsugaru Brand Promotion Council as the contact.

The phone number given in the 2026 information is 0173-42-2111.

An event page is also listed on the Aomori Prefecture Tourism Information website.