Walking Uiam Lake with Dogs, Enjoying Dog Sports... 15,000 Flock to Chuncheon

Chuncheon City holds pet festival from October 9 to 11 near the Animation Museum

Dog sports competition draws 300 teams nationwide; industry fair and family activities also well received

Successfully held without major safety incidents; establishes itself as a pet culture and tourism festival

A pet festival featuring walks along Uiam Lake with dogs and dog sports competitions with dogs leaping over obstacles was held in Chuncheon.

Visitors enjoy the festival with their dogs at the 2026 6th Chuncheon Pet Festival, held from the 9th to 11th at the Chuncheon Animation Museum and surrounding area in Seomyeon, Chuncheon. Provided by Chuncheon City.

Chuncheon City, Gangwon Province, said about 15,000 residents and tourists visited the 2026 6th Chuncheon Companion Animal Festival, held from October 9 to 11 in the area around the Animation Museum in Seomyeon.

This year's festival ran for three days, one day longer than last year's. It welcomed pet owners and families from across the country, with expanded dog sports competitions, a pet industry fair, and hands-on and cultural programs.

At the dog sports competition, which drew 300 teams from across the country, the SkyHounds Championship and agility events were held. The program also included a flyball demonstration, activities for children, introductory programs for beginners, and a seminar with international SkyHounds competitors.

At the industry fair, companies in the health care and veterinary medicine sectors showcased products and services, alongside pet household goods, food, and technology products. Exhibitions related to cats and exotic animals also welcomed visitors.

Programs that let visitors take part directly with their dogs were also well received. Activities included the three-event Petlympics, dog yoga, Pet Creation, a talk concert, a dog breed encyclopedia, and a Pawprint Golden Bell quiz. At an event where participants walked with their dogs around Uiam Lake, they enjoyed the autumn scenery.

A nationwide short-form video contest on artificial intelligence (AI) and pets was held ahead of the festival and received a variety of entries. Chuncheon City said it had broadened the festival's scope with programs combining pets and cultural content.

Visitors enjoy the festival with their dogs at the 2026 6th Chuncheon Pet Festival, held from the 9th to the 11th at the Animation Museum and surrounding area in Seomyeon, Chuncheon. Provided by Chuncheon City.

The city said it had completed the event without any major safety incidents by operating the venue with the safety of visitors and pets as its priority. It also said visitors from across the country had brought new energy to local businesses, including accommodations and restaurants.

A Chuncheon City official said, "The festival has grown into an event enjoyed not only by pet owners but also by residents and tourists," adding, "We will develop it into Chuncheon's signature tourism festival, bringing together pet culture, tourism, and industry."

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