Hwangmaesan Azalea Festival

About the Festival

The Hwangmaesan Azalea Festival is a representative local spring festival held at Hwangmaesan County Park in Gahoe-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. The 30th Hwangmaesan Azalea Festival, taking place in 2026, will run for 10 days from May 1st to May 10th. The azalea colony at Hwangmaesan County Park, where the festival is held, boasts the largest azalea colony in the country, covering an area of approximately 30 hectares (ha). The azaleas growing naturally here are mountain azaleas (Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense), a representative native species of the Korean Peninsula distinct from common azaleas or rhododendrons. During the festival, various experiential programs such as sharing cart tours, docent tours, busking performances, and wooden games will be operated near the tourist rest area between the azaleas and silver grass. Cultural performances and a local specialty market will also be held, offering visitors a wealth of entertainment. The Hwangmaesan Azalea Festival has established itself as a spring tourist destination where natural scenery and cultural experiences blend harmoniously.

About the Festival

1. Main Program: Azalea colony viewing 2. Sub-programs: Azalea Concert - May 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th 3. Participatory Programs: 1) Sharing Cart Tour: Operated continuously During the festival period: Operated on weekdays (closed on public holidays), on-site first-come, first-served registration Fee: 5,000 won (paid). For discount information on the azalea colony exploration tour, please refer to the Hwangmaesan County Park website. 2) Treasure Hunt Event: May 5th (Tuesday), May 9th (Saturday) 3) Stamp Tour: Operated continuously from May 1st (Friday) to May 10th (Sunday). Paper and prize collection point: Operations Headquarters. 4) Wooden Games: Operated continuously from May 1st (Friday) to May 10th (Sunday). 4. Other Details: Continuously operated from April 25th (Saturday) to May 17th (Sunday) - Food stalls, local agricultural and specialty product sales booths, and a performance by singer Kim Ji-ho's "Beautiful Journey".

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