Okunchi Sasebo Festival （November 1-3） This is a festival of the Kameyama Hachiman, the guardian shrine of Sasebo. It is also held in various places of the city, including Nakiri Park. Events include the pulling of the dashi (sacred float), a dance parade, a costume parade, concerts, and the selecting of Miss Sasebo. The festival draws a crowd of 300,000.

Saikai American Festival （The first weekend of August） This is an American-type festival held in the Nimitz Park inside the U.S. military base and in Sasebo Park. A concert, bazaar, sport events, and fireworks are held. This is a U.S.-Japan cultural event drawing a crowd of 250,000.

Sunset 99 Live Sasebo （Planned for October 9） For some time after World War II, jazz was flooding in the streets of Sasebo as a result of the American influence. This is an event to revive this boom. Many famous Japanese and foreign musicians take part in this event. This event is held at the Hizukushi Park overlooking the port. To see the sun setting behind the stage while listening to jazz is a pleasant experience.

Mikawachi Ware Market The Mikawachi Ware Industry Museum displays the history, technology, and works of Mikawachi ware. You can buy ceramics from the shop adjacent to this museum. For those who want to buy these ceramics more cheaply, don't miss the Mikawachi Ware Market, held once a year in front of this museum around October 10. There are many street vendors where you can buy Mikawachi ware at a bargain price. This museum is also a satellite site of the Sekai Honoo No Hakurankai (World Ceramics Exposition), held from July 19 to October13 within Saga and Nagasaki prefectures. You should check the schedule to see when the fair will come to this museum.