Period

05.25.2018 ~ 05.27.2018 Finished

Address

1278, Iyeo-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
경기도 여주시 금사면 이여로 1278

Location

Geumsa Park (금사근린공원) and surrounding areas

Telephone

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-887-3891

Sponsors / Management

Yeoju Geumsa Oriental Melon Festival Committee / Yeoju Geumsa Oriental Melon Festival Organizing Committee

Introduction

During late May every year, Yeoju Geumsa Oriental Melon Festival is held in the vicinity of Geumsa Park. Visitors can sample geumsa oriental melons as well as experience various activities during the festival.

Programs

- Sales event: Oriental melon discount sale, shiitake mushroom sales, local agricultural product sales, food sales, traditional food market, etc.

- Exhibition hall: Historical photo exhibition, traditional onggi pottery exhibition, oriental melon growth exhibition hall, processed foods with oriental melon

- Hands-on program: Opening & closing ceremony, oriental melon speed peeling competition, travel to oriental melon field, oriental melon event, special product sampling, treasure hunt, other events

* Subject to change depending on organizations.

Duration of Performance

Varies by program

Age Limit

Open to visitors of all ages

Transportation

[Train]
Yangpyeong Station (Gyeongui-Jungang Line), Exit 1.
Walk towards "Country Office Intersection, Yangpeong Station, Nonghyup" bus stop
Take bus 1-2 to Ipo Nonghyup (이포농협) bus stop (23 stops).

Homepage

www.chamoi.kr (Korean only)

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