Date/time:　　　Early August

Location:　　　　Central Fukui
Contact Info: 　Convention of sightseeing in Fukui society　　0776-20-5151

Outline:
A representative summer festival in Fukui, the Fukui Phoenix Festival commemorates how the city of Fukui arose from the ashes of the Second World War, much like the mythical phoenix bird. The final day of the festival features a fantastic fireworks display lighting up the night sky.

Date/time:　　　Early August

Location:　　　　Play Park Oi (Oi Town General Sports Park), Seiwa, Oi Town
Contact Info: 　Oi Town Tourism Association　　0770-77-1734

Outline:
A large leaf-shaped torch, called Super Daikasei, is lit on the special stage and rotated vigorously by participants until it burns down. Then people knock down the torch as the finale of this valiant fire festival. Also, over 1,000 fireworks are set off and an energetic Japanese drum concert is held.

Date/time:　　　Middle of August

Location:　　　　Ogura, Natasho, Oi Town
Contact Info: 　Oi Town Tourism Association　　0770-77-1734

Outline:
Under the beautiful stars of the night, this summer festival is held on August 6th. The exciting program includes concerts, parades, Natasho-daiko (drums), fireworks, and a fantastic laser show in which letters are lighted on the mountainside.

Date/time:　　　11-Aug

Location:　　　　Shuku and Komegawaki, Mikuni Town, Sakai City
Contact Info: 　Sakai City Commerce and Tourism Division　　0776-50-3152

Outline:
Reputed to be the biggest fireworks festival in Hokuriku, Mikuni Fireworks Festival is held on August 11th at Mikuni Sunset Beach. Among the splendid fireworks, above all, those fireworks shot off from the surface of the sea are particular to this festival. Visitors from both Fukui and outside of Fukui can share a midsummer night and enjoy the fantasy of the sound and light.

Date/time:　　　16-Aug

Location:　　　　Kehinomatsubara（Matsushima Town, Tsuruga City）
Contact Info: 　Tsuruga Tourist Association　　0770-21-8167

Outline:
These events are held at the Matsubara beach on August 16th when summer is nearly over. The view of red, blue and yellow lanterns drifting on the waves and disappearing off the coast, while huge rings of fireworks light up in the night sky, is absolutely fantastic. These colourful summer events in Tsuruga are deeply impressive for many spectators.

Date/time:　　　late in August

Location:　　　　Shimogawara, Echizen Town (Otaiko Hills)
Contact Info: 　Echizen Town commerce and industry sightseeing section　　0778-34-8705

Outline:
This big taiko drum festival is held at the end of August. The main attraction is the 1.6m ‘Myojin’ taiko drum played by a local group. There are also performances of professional taiko musicians and groups from all over the country.