Welcome to JAPAN Fes Texas 2026!
JAPAN Fes Texas began last year in Austin, with three events that launched this new chapter.
And Texas did something special from the start —
it was the first JAPAN Fes to run into the night, creating a whole new kind of energy.
This year, we’re taking a big step forward —
10 events are planned across Texas.
Austin is back, of course — and we’re also expanding to Bellaire!
As we continue to grow, we want this to feel like Team JAPAN Fes Texas —
not something run from the outside, but something we build together.
Let’s keep connecting, showing up, and creating new energy — together.
Let’s build JAPAN Fes Texas, together.
– TEAM JAPAN Fes Texas –
Upcoming Events
More Texas 2026 Events Details Will be Placed Here Soon!
More Texas 2026 Events Details Will be Placed Here Soon!
Vendor applications are now open.
JAPAN Fes in Texas — Vendor Guide
2026 Location & Event Timeline
*The event venue and timeline will be updated on this page as soon as they are finalized.
Austin
March 12(Thu) 12-8 pm @Republic Square/ 440 Federal Courthouse Plaza, Austin, TX 78701
March 13(Fri) 2-10 pm @Republic Squarea/ 440 Federal Courthouse Plaza, Austin, TX 78701
April 18th(Sat) @Republic Square/ 440 Federal Courthouse Plaza, Austin, TX 78701
April 19th(Sun) @Republic Square/ 440 Federal Courthouse Plaza, Austin, TX 78701
November 21st(Sat) @Republic Square/ 440 Federal Courthouse Plaza, Austin, TX 78701
November 22nd(Sun) @Republic Square/ 440 Federal Courthouse Plaza, Austin, TX 78701
Dallas
October 17th(Sat) @TBA
October 18th(Sun) @TBA
Houston
May: 16th(Sat) 1pm-9pm, 17th @Bellaire-Zindler Park（7008 5th St, Bellaire, TX 77401）
May: 17th(Sun) 12pm-8pm @Bellaire-Zindler Park（7008 5th St, Bellaire, TX 77401）
Participation Fees, Commission and Deposit
[2026-May-17th] Notice of Revision Regarding the Fee Structure for Dallas
The fee structure for the Dallas event has been changed. It will now follow the Austin style (Fixed Fee + Percentage of Sales) instead of the Houston style.
For Exhibitors Who Already Paid the Deposit: A full refund will be issued. Please note that this is a one-time exception due to changes made for the Organizer’s convenience. Refund details will be sent individually.
The updated fee structures are as follows (taxes will be charged on top of these amounts):
Austin and Dallas
Fee structure: Participation fees are as follows (tax will be charged on top of these amounts):
Food vendors: $500 + 8% of sales
Non-food vendors: $300 + 8% of sales
Promotion booths (For exhibitors who conduct promotion only, without on-site sales): To be determined
Houston and Dallas
Fee structure: Participation fees are as follows (tax will be charged on top of these amounts):
Japnese Food vendors: 20% of sales
Japanese Merchandise vendors: 20% of sales
Wayo Secchu Food vendors: 25% of sales
Wayo Secchu Merchandise vendors: 25% of sales
Promotion booths (For exhibitors who conduct promotion only, without on-site sales): To be determined
Common Rules
A $100 deposit is required after submitting the application.
The deposit will be deducted from the final participation fee. However, the deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.
Please ensure that you have read and understood the following regulations.
All vendors must submit the Booth Responsible Party Identification form to the event organizer at least one month before the event to apply for a Temporary Food Event Permit. ($280/Per Booth)
Carefully read the health and fire department guidelines.
The Booth Responsible Party Identification form and the health and fire department guidelines can be downloaded here:Forms and Guidelines Folder
Influencer Marketing
How it works
Vendors must provide a product for free to influencers at JAPAN Fes, and participating influencers may choose to share the product on their social media, which may help increase overall exposure.
Additional influencers may also attend.
What vendors must do
Provide one free item of the main product/service per influencer. Only items approved by the organizer.
Provide items only to the influencer (do not give items to friends or companions).
Expected influencer count
We expect about 5–10 influencers, but the organizer does not guarantee the number of attendees.
Influencers we have worked with
@loveeatinglife (TikTok ~405.5K followers)
@jupywrld (TikTok ~156.2K followers)