Gunsan’s Eunpa Lake Park to Host 2026 Cherry Blossom Night Market
Gunsan City, Jeollabuk-do Province, South Korea, will host the ‘2026 Eunpa Lake Park Cherry Blossom Night Market’ from March 28th to April 12th, 2026, at the waterside stage near the first parking lot of Eunpa Lake Park.1 The event combines cherry blossoms, gourmet food, and performances.
Event Highlights
The night market, organized by a private business, will feature a variety of entertainment and culinary options. A total of 23 performances, spanning genres like brass band, saxophone, song and dance, and musicals, will take place from April 3rd to 12th, between 6 PM and 10 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.1
Food and Local Economy
Fourteen food booths will offer a diverse menu including snacks, pasta, kimbap, beverages, and alcoholic drinks.1 A ‘Cherry Blossom Market’ will also be held, featuring local modest business owners to stimulate the local economy.1
Additional Attractions
Participatory events such as stamp tours and cosplay experiences are planned. The launch of a new ‘Gunsan Citizen Beer’ and sales of local craft beer are also anticipated.1
Tourism and City Initiatives
A city official stated that the event aims to provide enjoyment for both citizens and tourists during the cherry blossom season and to boost night tourism and spring tourist numbers.1
About Eunpa Lake Park
Eunpa Lake Park, a reclaimed urban oasis, features an 8 km boardwalk/trail around the lake.2 It was once a reservoir dating back to before the Joseon dynasty and was designated a national tourist site in 1985.2 The park is easily accessible, even for those attending events in Gunsan for other reasons, such as weddings, and is within walking distance of accommodations like the Ritz Plaza.3
2. VisitKorea. (n.d.). Eunpa Lake Park (Eunpa Recreation Area). https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/whereToGo/locIntrdn/rgnContentsView.do?vcontsId=83814
3. TripAdvisor. (n.d.). Eunpa Lake Park. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g790146-d8093383-Reviews-Eunpa_Lake_Park-Gunsan_Jeollabuk_do.html
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