This sea festival kicks off with a spectacular boat rowing race. "Hirome" means kelp, and Minamikayabe district is one of the leading kelp producing areas in Japan. This festival is held to express gratitude to the fishing port and pray for a good catch. The boat rowing race that kicks off the festival is a heated battle that gets the spectators excited. In addition to stage events such as local performing arts and Hirome Soran dance, there will also be Hama Nabe (limited quantity) and Ma Konbu products for sale.

■Contents (planned): Boat rowing race, fishing boat demonstration, stage events, Hakodate ma-konbu product sales, Hama-nabe sales (limited quantity), fireworks, etc.