Event Overview On July 4th and 5th, 2026, Kashima Antlers will host the 'Mercari Stadium Car-Stay Festival 2026! – Camping Cars and Personal Cars Welcome' at their home venue, Mercari Stadium.

While the club has annually held camping events at the stadium, this year marks a significant update to a car-stay-focused experiential festival, leveraging previous expertise to meet modern outdoor and disaster-preparedness trends.

Highlights - **Stadium Museum Tour**: Explore the hidden backstage areas of the stadium. - **Night Entertainment**: Features a campfire, an acoustic live performance by local duo 'Western K,' and a bingo tournament. - **Morning Yoga**: A session held on the stadium's natural grass pitch, usually restricted to players and officials. - **'mineral spa' Access**: Participants receive a special discount on the on-site mineral mist bath facility.

Event Details - **Schedule**: July 4, 2026 (Sat) 12:00 PM – July 5, 2026 (Sun) 12:00 PM - **Venue**: Mercari Stadium (26-2 Kamiko, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture) - **Sites**: Limited to 50 spaces (7.4m x 5.5m per site) - **Participation Fee**: 15,000 yen (tax included) per site - **Restrictions**: Open fire, fireworks, and loud music are prohibited. Non-flammable materials are required for any campfires.

Cancellation Policy: Free until 5:00 PM, 7 days prior; 30% penalty until 5:00 PM, 5 days prior; 50% penalty until 5:00 PM, 1 day prior; 100% penalty thereafter.

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  • Category: Event
  • Organizations: Carstay
  • Products / services: mineral spa