The 2026 Inje Autumn Flower Festival will take place from September 24 to October 11 in the Yongdae Tourist Area of Inje County, Gangwon Province. This year, a garden commemorating the 100th anniversary of poet Park In-hwan will be established, enhancing the flower viewing experience with forest activities and visits to nearby attractions.
According to Inje County on September 14, the festival grounds will feature four distinct areas utilizing flower fields, waterfront walking paths, and pine forests. The 'Happiness' area will showcase approximately 20,000 chrysanthemums and Korean asters, along with landscape sculptures inspired by Park In-hwan's works and literary world.
The largest flower field, named 'Love,' spans about 31,000 square meters and will include various autumn flowers such as marigolds, cockscombs, and sunflowers, as well as photo zones and a chrysanthemum bonsai exhibition.
Visitors can also enjoy the festival outside the flower fields. The 'Communication' waterfront walking path will feature a slow mail box, while the 'Healing' pine forest area will offer tree climbing and forest experiences for young children. The festival is designed to sequentially present flowers, literature, waterfront, and forest experiences.
Additionally, routes connecting to other tourist sites in Inje will be established. During the festival, city tours will operate on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, linking the autumn flower festival site with the Yeocheo Calligraphy Museum and Baekdamsa Temple. There will be no tours on September 25, the day of Chuseok, and reservations can be made through Inje County's tourism platform, 'Now, Here, Inje!'
The festival will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission is free, although some activities may require a fee. Busking performances and local agricultural product sales will also be featured.
Inje County reported that last year's festival attracted over 300,000 visitors. This year, the city tour aims to encourage festival attendees to explore nearby tourist attractions.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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