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The Shiroishi Petanko Festival is themed around rice cakes and takes place in Shiroishi Town. Last year, approximately 6,000 people attended the event, which features free rice cake throwing and zenzai, along with food stalls and local products.

Dates

November 15, 2026

Happens every year

Location

Saga · Kyushu

Crowd level

Local attendance

Entry

Free entry

Official site

town.shiroishi.lg.jp/chousei_machi/nousanshou/_3659/_8071.html