Key Facts
• Southern Free Market in Nakatsu City to conclude on July 20, 2025.
• Market launched in July 2009, held monthly for 16 years.
• Final event includes night market and BBQ to thank patrons.
• Market peaked with over 100 vendors but dropped to 20 by 2023.
• COVID-19 caused a 3-year suspension; resumed in 2023.
• BBQ event limited to 12 groups, priced at ¥20,000 per group.
• BBQ package includes food for 6, 6 beers, and ¥3,000 voucher.
• Final event co-hosted with Nakatsu Shopping Street Federation.
• Organizer Yukari Chishiki emphasizes creating summer memories.
• Contact: Nakatsu Shopping Street Promotion Association (0979-23-4485).
Summary
The Southern Free Market in Nakatsu City, a monthly event since 2009, will hold its final 200th event on July 20, 2025. Initially hosting over 100 vendors, the market saw a decline to 20 vendors by 2023, partly due to a 3-year COVID-19 hiatus. The final event, co-hosted with the Nakatsu Shopping Street Federation, features a night market, stage performances, and a BBQ for 12 pre-registered groups. The BBQ package, priced at ¥20,000, includes food for six, six beers, and a ¥3,000 voucher. Organizer Yukari Chishiki hopes the event will create lasting summer memories and inspire future community revitalization efforts. For inquiries, contact the Nakatsu Shopping Street Promotion Association at 0979-23-4485.
