Wonju Nonghyup Chiaksan Sweet Potato Festival

The Chiaksan Sweet Potato Festival is an autumn festival held in Wonju, designed to promote Chiaksan sweet potatoes, a local specialty, and to bring together farmers and consumers. At the farmers' market, visitors can find a variety of local agricultural products, including Chiaksan sweet potatoes, and have the opportunity to interact directly with producers and share the joy of the harvest. The festival grounds offer a variety of food options, and visitors can also experience traditional culture through a reenactment of a historical procession by a telecommunications company. The festival aims to expand the market for local agricultural products, promote consumption, and celebrate the value of agriculture, while also providing a shared experience for local residents and visitors. It's a great event for families to enjoy the autumn season.

Program

1. Main Program
- Operation of a direct-sale market for Chiaksan sweet potatoes and local agricultural products, promotion and sales of local specialty products
2. Supplementary Programs
- Reenactment of a communication company's procession
3. Consumer Participation Programs
- Experience making *injeolmi* (rice cake), producer-consumer exchange through a direct farm produce market
4. Other Information
- Operation of food stalls and a food market within the festival grounds