Events

San Diego Sake Club is thrilled to announce the Spring "Nama" Sake Festival, held in partnership with the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum. Join us at this beautiful venue as we guide you through the finest sakes from Japan and the US! Don't miss out on the limited sampling of "Nama" Spring Sake, an exclusive treat!

What is "Nama" Sake? It’s a raw, unpasteurized sake that’s incredibly unique and only available during the springtime!

Please mark your calendars for Sunday, April 27th, and join us at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, specifically the Inamori Pavilion and the Lower Garden Venue, for this special occasion.

Click the link to purchase tickets---->  2025 Spring Sake Festival Tickets

Event Schedule:

12:00 PM – Festival entrance opens 12:30 PM – "Kagami Biraki" traditional sake barrel opening ceremony

Your ticket includes:

Unlimited tastings of sake and Japanese beers The opportunity to meet local sake brewers and sommeliers to learn everything about sake The "Kagami Biraki" traditional sake barrel opening ceremony Performances from local artists A Sake Festival Original Tasting Cup

Additional Information:

General Admission to the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum is included with your ticket Food vendors will be on-site offering delicious bites if you get a little hungry This event is for guests 21 and over. Please leave your furry friends at home.

We look forward to celebrating this unique cultural experience with you!