Sancheong Agricultural Products Grand Festival
ποΈ April 11-13, 2025
The Sancheong Agricultural Products Grand Festival brings together a wide array of the finest agricultural products from Sancheong, South Korea, renowned as one of the country’s cleanest regions. This festival offers a unique opportunity to explore and purchase a variety of locally produced goods, including Sancheong strawberries, pure honey, eco-friendly rice, spring greens, Sancheong black pork, and medicinal herbs.
Beyond the product displays, the festival features a diverse range of events designed to entertain and engage visitors of all ages. Families, in particular, will find the experience programs both enjoyable and educational. These programs incorporate Sancheong’s high-quality agricultural products, with activities such as making pizza with Sancheong rice and black pork pulled pork, and sampling the local strawberries, mountain vegetables, and pure honey. A dedicated Sancheong black pork and Korean beef restaurant will also be available on-site.
The festival’s schedule is packed with events catering to various interests:
- Performance Events: Showcasing local talent, these events include a farmer’s group talent show, the "Honeybee General & Strawberry Princess Duet Song Festival," and a final festival to conclude the event.
- Experiential Events: These hands-on activities focus on the health benefits of local produce, with events like the "Vitamin-Boosting Fruit Experience," the "Honeybee Be(e) Happy Experience," and the "Immunity-Strengthening Medicinal Herbs & Mountain Vegetable Experience."
- Sales Events: A wide selection of products will be available for purchase across dedicated zones, including a Fruit Zone (featuring strawberries and apples), a Honeybee Zone (offering Sancheong pure honey), a Mountain Vegetable Zone (with wild garlic, Kalopanax, and Fatsia shoots), a Sancheong Black Pork/Korean Beef Sales Zone, and a Medicinal Herbs/Agricultural Products Sales Zone.
- Sancheong Black Pork Restaurant: This dedicated dining area will feature a variety of dishes showcasing Sancheong black pork, including a Grilled Zone, a Sundae/Boiled Meat Zone, a Black Pork & Sea Snail Stew, and Sancheong Korean Beef Tteokgalbi.
- Other Related Events: The festival will also host a Sancheong Craft Exhibition, a Sancheong Shopping Mall Event offering a 20% discount, and Live Commerce events also providing a 20% discount.
As a special promotion, the opening day of the festival will feature "Sancheong Agricultural Products Black Friday," offering an additional 10% discount at all agricultural product sales booths.
Key Details:
- π Address: 61, Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
- ποΈ Accommodation near the event
- π° Fee: Free
- π Contact: 055-970-7801~2
- π₯οΈ Homepage: https://festa-sancheong.co.kr/
Agricultural Highlights of Sancheong
Sancheong County in South Korea is known for its agricultural diversity and quality produce. The area’s fertile soil and suitable climate support the cultivation of various crops, with medicinal herbs and green tea being particularly notable.
Korean ginseng from Sancheong is a key product, valued for its health benefits and role in traditional medicine. Its reputation for purity makes it a sought-after item both domestically and abroad.
Green tea is another significant product of Sancheong. The region’s tea plantations produce leaves that are carefully processed to maintain their aroma and flavor. Sustainable farming practices are emphasized, contributing to the tea’s quality.
Fruit production, especially apples and pears, is also important in Sancheong. The apples are crisp and juicy, while the pears are sweet and succulent. These fruits are enjoyed fresh and used in various dishes, reflecting the region’s focus on quality.
Sancheong combines traditional agricultural methods with modern techniques to produce high-quality products, contributing to its reputation in South Korea’s agricultural sector.
