August 1-3 in Sachang-ri, Sanae-myeon
21st Edition This Year... Over 40 Programs
The Hwacheon Tomato Festival, the representative summer festival of Hwacheon County in Gangwon Province, will be held from August 1 to 3 in the cultural village area of Sachang-ri, Sanae-myeon.
Hosted by Hwacheon County and the Hwacheon Tomato Festival Promotion Committee, the festival serves as a platform for cooperation between local residents, the military, government, and businesses. Residents form the committee to plan the event, while military units and companies provide support and assistance.
On August 3, 2024, participants of the Hwacheon Tomato Festival are searching for golden rings. Hwacheon County
Marking its 21st edition this year, the Hwacheon Tomato Festival will feature a total of six themed zones and more than 40 programs. In the performance zone, there will be a pre-festival event, a tomato singing contest, the "Table for a Thousand," military performances, and recreational activities. In the event zone, highlights include the festival's signature "Find the Golden Ring" event, live home shopping broadcasts by public broadcasters, and additional recreation programs.
In particular, the highlight of the festival, the Golden Ring event, will be held three times: twice on August 2 and once on August 3. During this event, participants search for 20 don (approximately 75 grams) of hidden golden rings in an area covered with 22 tons of discarded tomatoes.
The water zone will feature a sliding pool, a mist tunnel to cool off from the heat, a water gun playground, and parasol rest areas. In the experience zone, visitors can enjoy balloon art, tomato face painting, a photo zone, and a Santa post office experience. The promotion market zone will include a sales booth for Hwacheon agricultural and specialty products, a promotional booth by Ottogi Co., and a food court. In the military zone, the Victory Unit will host a large-scale military equipment exhibition. Additionally, a park golf course will be set up nearby for visitors to experience park golf.
On July 20, Hwacheon County Mayor Choi Moonsoon said, "We are providing support to ensure that the Hwacheon Tomato Festival becomes a joyful and cooperative event for residents, businesses, tourists, and military personnel alike," adding, "We will make every effort to prioritize safety in preparing for the festival."
Meanwhile, the 20th Hwacheon Tomato Festival, held last year, attracted approximately 133,500 visitors over four days and concluded successfully. Among them, the number of foreign tourists was estimated at around 2,200.
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