Summer officially begins in Gwana-gol! Join us for the most exciting two days in Chungju's original downtown area.
Centered around the Chungju Youth Mall and Gwana-gol, this highly anticipated summer festival is packed with local goods popup stores, bustling flea markets, and unique hands-on activities featuring the region's famous waxy corn. Generously sponsored by McDonald's Korea, this weekend offers fantastic prizes and endless fun for all ages. Grab your family, friends, or partner, and make unforgettable summer memories in Chungju! ๐ฝ๐
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Festival Details
Event Schedule: July 10 (Fri) โ July 11 (Sat), 2026 / 15:00 โ 21:00
Popup Store Operations: July 9 (Thu) โ August 12 (Wed), 2026 / 10:00 โ 20:00 (โป Open every day without closures)
Location: Chungju Youth Mall 2nd Floor & Plaza Area (15 Gwana 4-gil, Chungju-si)
โจ Key Programs & Experiences
Free & Main Activities:
Chungju Downtown Flea Market & 'Summer of Gwana-gol' Popup Store
Chungju Waxy Corn 3-Type Experience & Corn Silk Tea Tasting
Chungju Waxy Corn Croquette Burger Printmaking
Outdoor Corn Slime Cafe & SUNO AI Music Creation
Giant Corn & Flower Photo Zone
Gwana-gol Stamp Tour: "Find Chungsim-i!"
Youth Mall Paid Workshops:
[Room 101 Saguareum] Lucky Corn Worry Stone Making
[Room 105 Byulhana Dalhana] Shrinkles Keyring Making
[Room 202 Gang-assi] Fabric Collage Pin Badge & Magnet Making
[Room 203 Nico Needle] Moru (Pipe Cleaner) Corn Keyring Making
[Room 204 Design Chaei] Hamburger Custom T-Shirt Making
๐ Special Giveaway Prizes
Participate in the events and stamp tour for a chance to win amazing prizes!
'Summer of Gwana-gol' Goods Gift Box
Chungsim-i Fabric NFC Keyring
Chungju Waxy Corn Croquette Burger Large Set Coupon
Exclusive Lucky Draw Goods
๐ก [Quick Pro-Tips Summary]
Because the event is heavily sponsored by McDonald's Korea, the "Chungju Waxy Corn Croquette Burger Large Set Coupons" will be in extremely high demand; your absolute best strategy is to arrive exactly at 3:00 PM and complete the stamp tour first to secure your voucher!
The event spans across the Youth Mall and the downtown plaza. Wearing highly cushioned [walking sneakers] is strictly mandatory to comfortably navigate the bustling flea markets and complete the stamp tour without foot fatigue.
The popup store runs for an entire month until August 12th, so even if you miss the main weekend festival, you can still visit to purchase exclusive local goods!
Maximize your Chungju summer trip by treating yourself to the region's absolute signature agricultural masterpiece; beyond the festival snacks, try a freshly steamed, incredibly chewy cob of authentic [Chungju Waxy Corn] (Chal-oksusu) from a local vendor!
โ๐LINK HEREโโโ
Summer officially begins in Gwana-gol! Join us for the most exciting two days in Chungju's original downtown area.
Centered around the Chungju Youth Mall and Gwana-gol, this highly anticipated summer festival is packed with local goods popup stores, bustling flea markets, and unique hands-on activities featuring the region's famous waxy corn. Generously sponsored by McDonald's Korea, this weekend offers fantastic prizes and endless fun for all ages. Grab your family, friends, or partner, and make unforgettable summer memories in Chungju! ๐ฝ๐
๐ Festival Details
Event Schedule: July 10 (Fri) โ July 11 (Sat), 2026 / 15:00 โ 21:00
Popup Store Operations: July 9 (Thu) โ August 12 (Wed), 2026 / 10:00 โ 20:00 (โป Open every day without closures)
Location: Chungju Youth Mall 2nd Floor & Plaza Area (15 Gwana 4-gil, Chungju-si)
โจ Key Programs & Experiences
Free & Main Activities:
Chungju Downtown Flea Market & 'Summer of Gwana-gol' Popup Store
Chungju Waxy Corn 3-Type Experience & Corn Silk Tea Tasting
Chungju Waxy Corn Croquette Burger Printmaking
Outdoor Corn Slime Cafe & SUNO AI Music Creation
Giant Corn & Flower Photo Zone
Gwana-gol Stamp Tour: "Find Chungsim-i!"
Youth Mall Paid Workshops:
[Room 101 Saguareum] Lucky Corn Worry Stone Making
[Room 105 Byulhana Dalhana] Shrinkles Keyring Making
[Room 202 Gang-assi] Fabric Collage Pin Badge & Magnet Making
[Room 203 Nico Needle] Moru (Pipe Cleaner) Corn Keyring Making
[Room 204 Design Chaei] Hamburger Custom T-Shirt Making
๐ Special Giveaway Prizes
Participate in the events and stamp tour for a chance to win amazing prizes!
'Summer of Gwana-gol' Goods Gift Box
Chungsim-i Fabric NFC Keyring
Chungju Waxy Corn Croquette Burger Large Set Coupon
Exclusive Lucky Draw Goods
๐ก [Quick Pro-Tips Summary]
Because the event is heavily sponsored by McDonald's Korea, the "Chungju Waxy Corn Croquette Burger Large Set Coupons" will be in extremely high demand; your absolute best strategy is to arrive exactly at 3:00 PM and complete the stamp tour first to secure your voucher!
The event spans across the Youth Mall and the downtown plaza. Wearing highly cushioned [walking sneakers] is strictly mandatory to comfortably navigate the bustling flea markets and complete the stamp tour without foot fatigue.
The popup store runs for an entire month until August 12th, so even if you miss the main weekend festival, you can still visit to purchase exclusive local goods!
Maximize your Chungju summer trip by treating yourself to the region's absolute signature agricultural masterpiece; beyond the festival snacks, try a freshly steamed, incredibly chewy cob of authentic [Chungju Waxy Corn] (Chal-oksusu) from a local vendor!
โ๐LINK HEREโโโ