Okinawa has many festivals and events. From cultural celebrations to flower picnics to marathons, there is always something to do or see every month. For a general idea of the main events in each month, check out the list below. For a detailed description of the popular events, please read our page on Okinawa Events.

 
August
10,000 Eisa Dance Parade (Naha)
Yonabaru Great Tug-of-War Festival
Hagoromo Festival (Ginowan)
September
All-Okinawa Eisa Festival / Orion Beer Festival (Koza)
Worldwide Eisa Festival
Shurijo Castle Park Mid-Autumn Celebration (Shuri)
Itoman Great Tug-of-War (Itoman)
October
Noguni Soukan Festival (Kadena)
Naha Great Tug-of-War
Okinawa Industrial Festival (Naha)
Kume Island Marathon
Shishimai (Lion Dance) Festival (Uruma)
Yomitan Festival (Yomitan)
Iheya Moonlight Marathon (Iheya)
November
Shurijo Castle Festival (Ryukyu Dynasty Parade) (Kokusai Doori)
Tour de Okinawa (Hokubu Area)
Tsuboya Pottery Festival (Naha)
Ritou Fair (Islands Exhibition) (Naha)
December
Naha Marathon (Naha/Nanbu Area)
Yomitan Pottery Market (Yomitan)Okinawa Comic Con (Camp Foster)
January
Shurijo Castle Park New Year’s Celebration (Shuri)
Nago Cherry Blossom Festival (Nago)
Nakijin Gusuku Cherry Blossom Festival (Nakijin)
February
Okinawa Marathon (Okinawa City/Chubu Area)
Nago Cherry Blossom Festival (Nago)
Nakijin Gusuku Cherry Blossom Festival (Nakijin)
Okinawa International Orchid Show (Motobu)
March
Higashi Village Azalea Festival (Higashi)
April
Ryukyu Kaiensai Fireworks Festival (Ginowan)
Ishigaki ITU Triathlon World Cup (Ishigaki)
All-Japan Triathlon Miyakojima (Miyako)
Lily Festival (Ie Island)
May
Lily Festival (Ie Island)
Naha Hari (Naha)
Itoman Hari (Itoman)
June
July
Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival (Motobu)
Tedako Festival (Urasoe)
Peaceful Love Rock Festival (Okinawa City)Fourth of July Festival (Camp Foster)

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