"Ansan Daebu Grape Festival" to Be Held at Daebu Bada Hyanggi Theme Park from September 19 to 21

Ansan City in Gyeonggi Province will host the "2025 Ansan Daebu Grape Festival" for three days from September 19 to 21 at the Daebu Bada Hyanggi Theme Park and surrounding areas.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the festival, and the city has extended the event from its previous two-day schedule to three days.

Major grapes produced in Daebudo are exhibited at the Ansan Daebu Grape Festival held last year. Provided by Ansan City

During the festival, various events will take place, including the Daebu Haesol-gil Walking Event (September 20), the Ansan Marathon (September 21), the Bangameori Beach Sunset Concert (September 20), and the community festival "Daebu Love Hanmaeum Festival."

At the festival grounds, visitors can enjoy grape stomping experiences, sensory programs that combine performances and hands-on activities, Daebu grape dessert tastings, and interactive events for children and families.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to taste fresh local agricultural and specialty products, including Daebu grapes, and purchase them at reasonable prices at the local produce and Daebu grape sales booths.

A variety of performances will be held as well. Starting with the opening ceremony performance, visitors can enjoy the Dongchun Circus, concerts, performances by the Daebudong Residents' Association, a magic show, and the closing ceremony performance over the course of the three-day festival.

Additionally, a range of family-friendly experience programs will be available, such as a wooden playground, horseback riding experience, grape tunnel photo zone, promotional booths, and the grape stomping dance time. The grape stomping dance time will be held twice daily on September 20 and 21. Those interested can participate by registering in advance.

Lee Mingun, Mayor of Ansan, stated, "The Daebu Grape Festival is a representative local festival that both citizens and tourists can enjoy together. I hope many people will join us at the threshold of autumn to fully experience the charm of Daebu Island."

Meanwhile, during the festival, six "Ttok Bus" shuttle buses will operate for the convenience of visitors. By downloading the Ttokta app, registering as a member, and adding a payment card, visitors can conveniently select their pick-up and drop-off locations within Daebu Island and travel at the standard Gyeonggi Province city bus fare.