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Enjoy Fresh Eel at the Gochang Bokbunja and Watermelon Festival

by BMPLUS 2024. 5. 22.

Enjoy Fresh Eel at the Gochang Bokbunja and Watermelon Festival

 

The Gochang Bokbunja and Watermelon Festival celebrates Gochang's renowned agricultural products, including bokbunja (Korean black raspberry) and watermelon, through a variety of activities, cultural performances, and local product sales.

Key Programs

Experience Activities

  • Water gun fight, obstacle course, eel catching, watermelon eating contest, watermelon treasure hunt, plogging & treasure hunt, photo contest, watermelon carving, kids pool event

Cultural Performances

  • Art bus performances (circus, cotton candy show, fusion Korean music, pop opera), kids concert, busking

Local Product Sales

  • Sale of bokbunja, watermelon, eel, and other local specialties, along with interactive booths

Festival Information

  • Dates: June 21-23, 2024
  • Location: 242-86, Seonunsa-ro, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk
  • Admission: Free
  • Contact: 063-560-2531

Recommended Restaurants

  • Seonunsa Sanjang Hoegwan: 20-5, Jungchon-gil, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun (Korean cuisine)
  • Geumdan Yangman Restaurant: 51-10, Geomdang-gil, Simwon-myeon, Gochang-gun (Korean cuisine)
  • Taeheung Galbi: 306-4, Jungang-ro, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun (Korean cuisine)

The Gochang Bokbunja and Watermelon Festival offers a variety of family-friendly activities and a chance to taste the best of Gochang’s local products.