◆ A picnic-style bakery festival in the woods
First introduced in October 2024, the Forest Bakery Market has expanded each year and has drawn strong interest, with more than 20,000 visitors attending a single event. This year’s theme is “The moment forest scents meet the aroma of bread — the most atmospheric day for all five senses.” Visitors can enjoy a lawn picnic and walks away from the city while sampling breads and desserts from around the country.
With interest in desserts rising amid the popularity of baking competition shows, organizers expect larger crowds than in previous years. The venue will include photo zones and rest areas aimed at younger visitors and families. Beyond food sales, the event will also feature a handicrafts flea market, live busking performances and simple baking experiences.
◆ Easy access by subway, with a push to support local businesses
Organizers have credited the festival’s success to its accessibility as a “bakery trip by subway,” with visitors able to reach the site conveniently from the Seoul metropolitan area via the Gyeongchun Line. The wooded setting is also positioned as a contrast to city-based festivals.
Elysian Gangchon said it partnered with the bakery-focused platform “Bbangjisullae” to produce a special “bakery pilgrimage map” for the Chuncheon area, aiming to promote local bakeries and boost dessert tourism. The organizers said the event will help expand sales channels for local merchants and small businesses while giving visitors a chance to discover new local brands.
“By combining nature, food and relaxation, we plan to present an upgraded program as a lifestyle-style festival,” an Elysian Gangchon official said. “As it has become a signature spring festival, we hope many people will visit Chuncheon again this year.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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