{"id":16491,"date":"2017-08-18T18:24:29","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T09:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp\/modules\/xpressme\/?p=16491"},"modified":"2017-08-18T18:24:29","modified_gmt":"2017-08-18T09:24:29","slug":"matsumoto-summer-fest-2017-beer-garden-and-live-performances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.visitmatsumoto.com\/en\/gourmet\/matsumoto-summer-fest-2017-beer-garden-and-live-performances\/","title":{"rendered":"Matsumoto Summer Fest 2017 – Beer Garden and Live Performances"},"content":{"rendered":"

Matsumoto Summer Fest 2017 is under way! Come out and enjoy a wide selection of food and drinks in the summer air.\u00a0You\u2019ll find a variety of German and local beers, wine, and dishes which include German sausage, Korean Samgyeopsal-gui,<\/em>\u00a0ramen with lobster, chicken tacos, pizza,\u00a0<\/em>Indian curry, steak, and more\u00a0from numerous local restaurants and vendors! There are nearly 30 stalls all with multiple dishes or drinks.\u00a0Live performances are also taking place on stage, making for a very festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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I made it just before last order, so I only had time to try assorted sausage, kimbap, and a chicken taco accompanied by K\u00f6lsch beer (pictured above), but it was all delicious! I highly recommend going with friends and\/or family so that you can share the dishes!<\/p>\n

WHEN: August 17 (Thurs.) \u2013 August 28 (Mon.)
\nWeekdays: 5PM \u2013 9PM (Order stop 8:45PM); Sat\/Sun: 11AM \u2013 9PM (Order stop 8:45PM)<\/p>\n

WHERE: Hanadokei (flower clock) Park \u82b1\u6642\u8a08\u516c\u5712 (South side of the Matsumoto PARCO department store)
\nA six minute walk from Matsumoto Station.
\n*Seating with tents is available in case it rains.*<\/p>\n

COST: Prices on beers range from around \u00a5600 to \u00a51,200 and food items (both single-serving and sharing sizes) start at around \u00a5400.\u00a0Coupons that can be used at participating shops and other local businesses are also available in the free Matsumoto Guide Book, and they are valid through November!
\nGlass system:<\/strong> In order to cover the cost of the glass in the event that it is not returned, a \u00a51,000 deposit is required with the purchase of beer. The deposit will be returned to you when you turn in your glass.<\/p>\n

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Official website<\/a> and Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0(Japanese only).<\/p>\n