Yangyang Mushroom Festival opens in the area of Namdaecheon... some events face delays due to rain.
Published 2025년 10월 10일
Tridge summary
(Yangyang=Yonhap News) Reporter Ryu Ho-jun = The representative regional festival of Yangyang County, Gangwon Province, the 'Yangyang Mushroom Festival,' has opened.
The Yangyang Culture Foundation will hold the '2025 Yangyang Mushroom Festival' from October 10 to 12 at the Namdaecheon area in Yangyang Town.
Previously, in 2023 and 2024, the mushroom festival and the salmon festival were held together, but this year, they were separated to highlight the unique features of each event, considering the mushroom harvesting season and the salmon migration period.
This year's festival will resume the representative event, 'Treasure Hunt for Mushrooms,' which was discontinued since 2022, after a two-year hiatus.
Participants can directly harvest the highest quality Yangyang mushrooms in the country and take one each.
At the pop-up store 'Yangyang Mushroom Gourmet Garden,' visitors can enjoy various mushroom dishes such as mushroom risotto and mushroom hagau made by famous chefs.
There will also be a mushroom noodle booth and a snack playground, and fresh Yangyang mushrooms shipped on the day can be purchased on-site.
In addition to these, there are side events such as Korean beef tasting and discount sales, and Namdaecheon canoe experience.
However, with rain forecast throughout the festival period, some events, including canoe experience, have been canceled from the first day of the festival.
The opening ceremony and fireworks show, scheduled to take place on a special stage from 7 PM on the first day of the festival, are expected to proceed as planned.
Singers Jang Minho, Ashattree, Laoniell, Kang Seok, and Hong Sung-ho will appear on the opening ceremony stage.
Detailed information about the event and any changes due to rain can be found on the Yangyang Culture Foundation website and social media.
A foundation official said, "Most events are proceeding as scheduled despite the rain" and "We ask for your interest in the Yangyang Mushroom Festival."
ryu@yna.co.kr
The Yangyang Culture Foundation will hold the '2025 Yangyang Mushroom Festival' from October 10 to 12 at the Namdaecheon area in Yangyang Town.
Previously, in 2023 and 2024, the mushroom festival and the salmon festival were held together, but this year, they were separated to highlight the unique features of each event, considering the mushroom harvesting season and the salmon migration period.
This year's festival will resume the representative event, 'Treasure Hunt for Mushrooms,' which was discontinued since 2022, after a two-year hiatus.
Participants can directly harvest the highest quality Yangyang mushrooms in the country and take one each.
At the pop-up store 'Yangyang Mushroom Gourmet Garden,' visitors can enjoy various mushroom dishes such as mushroom risotto and mushroom hagau made by famous chefs.
There will also be a mushroom noodle booth and a snack playground, and fresh Yangyang mushrooms shipped on the day can be purchased on-site.
In addition to these, there are side events such as Korean beef tasting and discount sales, and Namdaecheon canoe experience.
However, with rain forecast throughout the festival period, some events, including canoe experience, have been canceled from the first day of the festival.
The opening ceremony and fireworks show, scheduled to take place on a special stage from 7 PM on the first day of the festival, are expected to proceed as planned.
Singers Jang Minho, Ashattree, Laoniell, Kang Seok, and Hong Sung-ho will appear on the opening ceremony stage.
Detailed information about the event and any changes due to rain can be found on the Yangyang Culture Foundation website and social media.
A foundation official said, "Most events are proceeding as scheduled despite the rain" and "We ask for your interest in the Yangyang Mushroom Festival."
ryu@yna.co.kr
Original content
(Yangyang=Yonhap News) Reporter Ryu Ho-jun = The representative regional festival of Yangyang County, Gangwon Province, the 'Yangyang Mushroom Festival,' has opened. The Yangyang Cultural Foundation will hold the '2025 Yangyang Mushroom Festival' from October 10 to 12 at the Namdaecheon area in Yangyang Town. Previously, the mushroom festival and salmon festival were held together in 2023 and 2024, but this year, they have been separated to highlight the unique characteristics of each event, considering the mushroom harvesting season and salmon migration period. This year's festival will see the resumption of the mushroom treasure hunt, the festival's representative event, which was suspended since 2022, after two years. Participants can directly harvest real Yangyang mushrooms of the highest quality in the country and take one each. The 'Yangyang Mushroom Gourmet Garden' pop-up store offers various mushroom dishes such as mushroom risotto and mushroom hagau made by famous chefs. ...
Source: Yna
Would you like more in-depth insights?
Gain access to detailed market analysis tailored to your business needs.
Related market data
What to read next
Read more relevant content
By clicking “Accept Cookies,” I agree to provide cookies for statistical and personalized preference purposes. To learn more about our cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.