Mulgeum Cherry Blossom Festival
Festival Highlights
- Family healing festival
- Largest waterfront park on Nakdong River
- Pedestrian-only cherry blossom path
- Nighttime cherry blossom path
- City's representative festival
Festival Introduction
The Mulgeum Cherry Blossom Festival is held annually from late March to early April, during the cherry blossom season, centered around Hwangsan Park, the largest waterfront park along the Nakdong River, and the cherry blossom path extending along the Mulgeum Station railway tracks. It aims to create a family healing festival that people of all ages can enjoy and to revitalize the local commercial district. Starting as a small-scale event led by the residents of Mulgeum-eup, the festival has expanded and has been held as a representative city festival since 2024.
Location Guide
The festival is held centered around Hwangsan Park and the cherry blossom path extending along the Mulgeum Station railway tracks. The address is 275 Hwangsan Park 1-gil, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Hwangsan Park).
Main Programs
Official events include a pre-event performance, opening ceremony, congratulatory performance, and closing performance. Stage programs feature a family musical (Bread Barbershop), a performance by the Yangsan Children's Choir (Love Angels), and performances by local artists. Consumer participation programs include the Blossom DIY Zone (cherry blossom tattoos, hand cream making, shrink cherry blossom keyring making, etc.), "Spring Cooking" food class operation (making picnic lunch boxes using local spring specialties such as water parsley and strawberries), A-tent rest area, and nighttime cherry blossom path operation. Additionally, the "Track of Memory" photo exhibition, Mulgeum-eup Saemaul Women's Association food booth, Food Truck Road, and a small business flea market are also operated.
Festival Features
For the cherry blossom path, sections originally used as roadways will be temporarily restricted to pedestrians only, allowing visitors to walk freely and enjoy their outing. Additionally, scenic lighting will be implemented to create a beautifully sparkling promenade even at night.
Admission Fee
Admission is free. However, some programs such as experience booths and food stalls operate for a fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. When is the Mulgeum Cherry Blossom Festival held?
- A. The Mulgeum Cherry Blossom Festival is held annually from late March to early April during the cherry blossom season, and in 2026, it will take place from April 4th to April 5th.
- Q. Where is the festival held?
- A. The festival is held centered around Hwangsan Park and the cherry blossom path extending along the Mulgeum Station railway tracks.
- Q. What is the admission fee for the Mulgeum Cherry Blossom Festival?
- A. Admission is free. However, some programs such as experience booths or food stalls operate for a fee.
- Q. What programs can I enjoy at the festival?
- A. Various programs are operated, including official events, stage programs, consumer participation programs, the "Track of Memory" photo exhibition, food booths, Food Truck Road, and a small business flea market.
- Q. How is the cherry blossom path operated?
- A. The cherry blossom path, originally used as a road, will be temporarily restricted to pedestrians only, allowing visitors to walk freely and enjoy their outing. At night, scenic lighting will be implemented to create a beautifully sparkling promenade.
Info
- Location
- Hwangsan Park
- Price
- Free admission (some paid - experience booths, food, etc.)
- Tel
- 055-392-2556055-380-0923
About the Festival
The Mulgeum Cherry Blossom Festival is held annually from late March to early April, during the cherry blossom season, centered around Hwangsan Park, the largest waterfront park along the Nakdong River, and the cherry blossom path extending along the Mulgeum Station railway tracks. It aims to create a family healing festival that people of all ages can enjoy and to revitalize the local commercial district. Starting as a small-scale event led by the residents of Mulgeum-eup, the festival has expanded and has been held as a representative city festival since 2024. Various exhibition and experience programs, outdoor rest areas, and more are richly organized throughout Hwangsan Park, which stretches along the Nakdong River, as well as on the cherry blossom path. In particular, the cherry blossom path, originally used as a road, will be temporarily restricted to pedestrians only, allowing visitors to walk freely and enjoy their outing. Scenic lighting will also be implemented to create a beautifully sparkling promenade even at night.
About the Festival
1. Official Events: Pre-event performance, opening ceremony, congratulatory performance, closing performance 2. Stage Programs: Family musical (Bread Barbershop), performance by Yangsan Children's Choir (Love Angels), performances by local artists 3. Consumer Participation Programs: Blossom DIY Zone (cherry blossom tattoos, hand cream making, shrink cherry blossom keyring making, etc.), "Spring Cooking" food class operation (making picnic lunch boxes using local spring specialties like water parsley and strawberries), A-tent rest area, nighttime cherry blossom path operation 4. Others, Food, etc.: "Track of Memory" photo exhibition (exhibiting Mulgeum's past and present, and development process), Mulgeum-eup Saemaul Women's Association food booth, Food Truck Road, small business flea market, etc.
Program Information
1. Official Events: Pre-event performance, opening ceremony, congratulatory performance, closing performance 2. Stage Programs: Family musical (Bread Barbershop), performance by Yangsan Children's Choir (Love Angels), performances by local artists 3. Consumer Participation Programs: Blossom DIY Zone (cherry blossom tattoos, hand cream making, shrink cherry blossom keyring making, etc.), "Spring Cooking" food class operation (making picnic lunch boxes using local spring specialties like water parsley and strawberries), A-tent rest area, nighttime cherry blossom path operation 4. Others, Food, etc.: "Track of Memory" photo exhibition (exhibiting Mulgeum's past and present, and development process), Mulgeum-eup Saemaul Women's Association food booth, Food Truck Road, small business flea market, etc.
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