Walkathon "Marche" : Call for Marche Vendors!

April 8, 2025

The Chubu Walkathon is seeking Marche Vendors (handicrafts, farm-fresh veggies, baked goods, etc.) to join our community at this always exciting, international festival.


Everyone who participates, from children to the elderly, can contribute to the community by enjoying various attractions and activities throughout the day!


The annual event, celebrating its 34th year, has raised over ¥191 million, and thousands of people participate each year. 

(Online in 2020, hybrid in 2021)


If you are interested, please get in touch!

What can you sell?

  • Vegetables and fruits grown by vendor
  • Pre-packaged baked goods made by vendor
  • All products must be made at a facility that has a business license from the local health department.
  • For food and beverage items other than baked goods, please apply for the Food Vendor category. Please contact us for details.
  • Original handmade goods by vendor
  • Trial lesson


Participation fee: ¥2,000

  • Please note that 10% of all vendor sales on the day will be donated to the Walkathon Charity Fund.
  • A space of approx. 2m x 2m is provided.
  • Please prepare your own tents, tables, chairs, and other equipment.
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Marche Vendor Inquiries or Application


A group of people standing on a stage in front of a sign that says walkathon.
By Nao Geisler 2025年5月19日
Message from the 2025 Walkathon Committee Chair.
A man and a woman are holding a child in front of a Walkathon banner.
By Bruce McCaughan 2025年5月15日
Thanks to the generosity of our gracious sponsors, we have managed to gather quite the cache of fabulous raffle prizes for the 34th Chubu Walkathon!
James Hedden
By Walkie Walrus 2025年5月9日
James Hedden is a long-time legend in the Chubu Community who has been involved with the Walkathon since he arrived in the area in the early part of the century. James leads very effectively, but he's not one to merely accept the position and receive the accolades.
Walkathon Volunteers Ryota and Yosuke
By Walkie Walrus 2025年5月7日
Assigned to Reception and Information Desk, Yosuke and Ryota do a super job at leading the team of volunteers assigned to reception.
Collage of pics from a strawberry picking outing
By Walkie Walrus 2025年4月30日
Nagoya Tewo Tsunagu Ikuseikai hosted a strawberry picking excursion for families with children with disabilities who usually find it difficult to go out together.
By Bruce McCaughan 2025年3月19日
Chubu Children’s Fund (CCF) is extremely grateful to Chubu Walkathon and many others for their heartwarming support, which has enabled us to continue our activities.
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A group of people standing on a stage in front of a sign that says walkathon.
By Nao Geisler 2025年5月19日
Message from the 2025 Walkathon Committee Chair.
A man and a woman are holding a child in front of a Walkathon banner.
By Bruce McCaughan 2025年5月15日
Thanks to the generosity of our gracious sponsors, we have managed to gather quite the cache of fabulous raffle prizes for the 34th Chubu Walkathon!
James Hedden
By Walkie Walrus 2025年5月9日
James Hedden is a long-time legend in the Chubu Community who has been involved with the Walkathon since he arrived in the area in the early part of the century. James leads very effectively, but he's not one to merely accept the position and receive the accolades.
Walkathon Volunteers Ryota and Yosuke
By Walkie Walrus 2025年5月7日
Assigned to Reception and Information Desk, Yosuke and Ryota do a super job at leading the team of volunteers assigned to reception.
Collage of pics from a strawberry picking outing
By Walkie Walrus 2025年4月30日
Nagoya Tewo Tsunagu Ikuseikai hosted a strawberry picking excursion for families with children with disabilities who usually find it difficult to go out together.
By Bruce McCaughan 2025年3月19日
Chubu Children’s Fund (CCF) is extremely grateful to Chubu Walkathon and many others for their heartwarming support, which has enabled us to continue our activities.
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