Pocheon Turns Silver and Red with Silver Grass and Autumn Foliage; Festivals Galore in October and November

Pocheon City to Host "Pocheon Autumn Festivals" in October and November - Why Not Visit?
Silver Grass Festival at Myeongseongsan and Hantangang Dolmeongi Festa set for Oct. 16-18
Unaksan Autumn Foliage Festival, youth cultural events and a pet festival in November
Six festivals blending nature, culture and hands-on activities to welcome autumn visitors

Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, is set to transform into a festival city where visitors can immerse themselves in the feel of autumn. Autumn festivals will be held across Pocheon, from Myeongseongsan, where silver grass creates a spectacular sight, and Unaksan, covered in vivid autumn foliage, to the Hantangang River, a UNESCO Global Geopark.

Silver grass flowers. Provided by Pocheon City.

Pocheon City announced on October 15 that it will hold six festivals from October through November, combining nature, culture and hands-on activities so residents and visitors can enjoy autumn with family, partners and friends.

About 40 minutes from Seoul by expressway, Pocheon is one of the Seoul metropolitan area's best-known destinations for autumn outings. This year, in addition to nature-focused festivals where visitors can enjoy silver grass and autumn foliage, the city will host youth cultural events, military equipment experiences and a festival for pets, which are expected to draw visitors.

Poster for the 29th Pocheon Sanjeong Lake Myeongseongsan Silver Grass Flower Festival. Provided by Pocheon City.

29th Pocheon Sanjeong Lake Myeongseongsan Silver Grass Festival= The autumn festival season begins with the 29th Pocheon Sanjeong Lake Myeongseongsan Silver Grass Festival, held from October 16 to 18 around Sanjeong Lake and Myeongseongsan.

Myeongseongsan is one of the country's five major silver grass colonies, with a field covering about 150,000 square meters that is blanketed in waves of silver each autumn. Visitors can follow a hiking trail from Sanjeong Lake for about two hours to reach the silver grass fields stretching along the mountain ridge.

This year's festival is being held under the theme "Autumn, Our Moments Shining Brightest Among the Silver Grass." A range of programs will be offered, including ESG plogging to protect Myeongseongsan's natural environment, an experience featuring Korean chrysanthemums, and a silver grass art workshop.

In the evening, a waterborne fireworks show staged on Sanjeong Lake and the "Art Wall Project," featuring fluorescent murals, will offer autumn scenery that looks different by day and by night.

Poster for the Hantangang Dolmeongi Festa. Provided by Pocheon City.

Pocheon Hantangang Dolmeongi Festa= During the same period, from October 17 to 18, the Pocheon Hantangang Dolmeongi Festa will be held at the multipurpose plaza at Bidulginang Falls.

The event was designed to help visitors easily and enjoyably learn about the Hantangang River's distinctive geology and natural environment. It will bring the geological stories behind the stones to life through a variety of hands-on programs, with a focus on promoting the value of the UNESCO Global Geopark.

A flea market selling local specialties and handicrafts, along with food stalls, will also be open. The event is linked to a trail-running event, giving visitors a chance to enjoy activities and relaxation in nature.

Pocheon Unaksan Autumn Foliage Festival poster. Provided by Pocheon City.

21st Pocheon Unaksan Autumn Foliage Festival= When the silver grass festival ends, the autumn foliage festival will take over.

The 21st Pocheon Unaksan Autumn Foliage Festival will be held at Unaksan Plaza on October 25. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., performances by community center programs and the Pocheon Municipal Arts Troupe will be followed by performances by invited singers.

Singers Na Miae and Aurora, Song Minkyung, Pocheon City goodwill ambassador Lee Byeongchan, Miss Kim and Yoon Soohyun will perform for visitors enjoying the autumn mountain scenery.

This year's festival is also significant as it marks the completion of the Hanbuk Jeongmaek Cloud Trail, including its cliffside path and suspension bridge, a new tourist attraction on Unaksan. Traditional games, including jegichagi and ttakjichigi, will also be available for families to enjoy together.

Podong Youth Festival poster. Provided by Pocheon City.

Podong Youth Festival= On October 31, the last day of the month, cultural festivals will take place simultaneously downtown and in communities across the city.

The 21st Podong Youth Festival will be held at the plaza in front of Pocheon City Hall starting at 3 p.m. Programs will include a competition where local young people showcase their singing, dancing and personal talents, as well as activities such as Life Four Cuts photo booths, face painting and bead crafts.

A flea market run by young people and food stalls will also be set up, creating a festival where local residents and youth can mingle.

Ildong 3 Akjang Festa poster. Provided by Pocheon City.

On the same day, the 2026 Ildong 3 Akjang FESTA will be held around the Ildong Nonghyup headquarters from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Organized jointly by the civilian, government and military sectors, the festival will feature a military band parade, a military equipment exhibition, arts and cultural performances, and hands-on activities. Singer Park Namjung, girl group CLEO, Duri and Aengdu Girls, and Na Geonpil and Go Yeongtae will help liven up the festivities.

Pocheon Pet Star in Art Valley poster. Provided by Pocheon City.

2026 Pocheon Pet Star in Art Valley= In November, visitors can look forward to a special festival they can enjoy with their pets.

Pocheon City will hold the 2026 Pocheon Pet Star in Art Valley at Pocheon Art Valley on November 14. Against the backdrop of emerald-colored Cheonju Lake and its dramatic cliffs, the event will feature a talk concert with veterinarian Seol Chae-hyun, Petness (dog Pilates), a dog park and Petlympics. The event will also run a pet-friendly monorail and provide professional trainers, drinking fountains and pet waste stations, with careful attention to ensuring that both dogs and their owners can enjoy the festival comfortably.

A Pocheon City official said, "Autumn in Pocheon is more beautiful than any other season, with silver grass, autumn foliage and the natural scenery of the Hantangang River coming together. We hope families, friends, couples and their pets will enjoy festivals throughout Pocheon and make special autumn memories."

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