Sake Day East 2026

Our 6th year! Sake Day East is Back! Celebrate World Sake Day 2026

World Sake Day, October 1st, traditionally marks the beginning of the Sake brewing season in Japan. It is celebrated at tasting events all over the world. Join us at New England’s largest Sake Day celebration.

Sake Day East 2026 is an opportunity to taste nearly 100 Sake! Explore Sake from our Japanese brewers or enjoy a more local taste thanks to our American brewers: Brooklyn Kura, Dassai Blue and Farthest Star Sake. Learn from Sake experts, enjoy delicious food and more.

In addition to our regular ticket, we are offering 75 VIP tickets that include early entry and many perks! (see VIP ticket information below)

If you would like to learn more about Sake , we recommend joining one of our guided tastings. These sessions will be led by well-known sake experts and feature specially selected Sake. (see more information at the ticket selection page)

Guests receive a commemorative tasting cup and have access to tasting nearly 100 Sake and more! Light appetizers will be served. Additional food available for purchase.

Arrive early for a guided sake tasting before the main event begins!

• Exclusive VIP only tasting for hard-to-find sake
• A Special VIP Gift
• Delicious bites from Yagi Noodle
• An exclusive discount for Sake Purchase from our retail vendor
• And more!

• 2 hours of tasting nearly 100 types of Sake from various breweries from Japan as well as sake from U.S brewers from Brooklyn, New York and right here in Medfield, Massachusetts.
• Light snacks
• A discount on all Sake purchase
• Food for purchase

30 minute small group guided tastings featuring specially selected Sake that will be available to attend between 2:00 - 3:30pm.

Tasting 1: Beyond Rice: The Hidden Role of Water in Sake with Fayee Wong, MTC Sake

2:00 - 2:30

Rice often takes center stage in conversations about sake, but water accounts for nearly 80% of every bottle and quietly shapes everything from fermentation to mouthfeel. Despite its fundamental role, water remains one of the least understood aspects of sake production. Participants will compare three waters alongside three sake brewed with different water profiles to experience firsthand how mineral composition influences yeast activity, aroma, texture, balance, and finish.

Tasting 2: Last, but not YEAST! with Brie Conway, Sake Boken

2:45 - 3:15

From yeasts developed in space, to other strains embarking on a deep-sea voyage 30,000 leagues under the sea, let Bōken Sake bring you on journey of unique sakes from Kochi to Akita to discover why yeast is the unsung hero of nihonshu.

Featuring Sake from:

• Brooklyn Kura
• Classic Wine Imports
• Dassai Blue
• Farthest Star Sake
• Hakkaisan Sake
• HEAVENSAKE
• Heiwa Shuzo
• Joto Sake
• Kome Collective
• Mutual Trading Sake
• Niigata Sake Selections
• Sake Boken
• Sake One
• Sake Suki
• Takara
• World Sake Imports

Food and other retailers:

• High Tea Skin Care
• Japan Society of Boston
• Koko Utsuwa
• Commonwealth Wine School
• Boro Sugar Shack
• Yagi Noodle
• PLUS MORE!

Special Thanks to: Julio's Liquors, Sake Brewers Association of North America, The Japanese Consulate

This event is for ages 21 and over. Please bring a valid ID.

Parking: Free Parking at Julio's and adjacent lot.

Public Transportation: There is MBTA Commuter Rail service to Westborough. Unlimited weekend pass $10.

Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite 's fee is nonrefundable.

Please direct all inquiries to: [email protected]