Songpa-gu to Hold Fall Food Culture Festivals in 3 Commercial Districts on Oct. 17-18

Seokchon Market Craft Beer Festival, Pungnap Market Night Market, and More

Songpa-gu, Seoul, said on the 16th that it will hold food culture festivals on October 17 and 18 at three locations: Seokchon Market, Pungnap Market, and Munjeong-dong Rodeo Shopping District. The events are planned and run by local merchants' associations. They aim to increase residents' visits to local markets and shops by showcasing food, performances, and hands-on activities that highlight each commercial district's unique character.

Scene from last year's craft beer festival at Seokchon Market in Songpa-gu. Photo provided by Songpa-gu.

Seokchon Market will host its "Craft Beer Festival" on October 17 and 18. It will feature 11 types of craft beer and food from market shops, along with performances including youth busking, local club acts, and a residents' singing contest. In conjunction with the Seoul-style Kids Cafe program, the event will also offer children's play facilities such as an air zipline and trampoline, as well as face painting and a market shopping experience. Promotional events to encourage spending, including a roulette game for visitors, will also be held.

Pungnap Market will hold its fourth "Pungnap Market Night Market" of the year on October 17. Merchants will run food stalls, with DJ performances and trot music to follow. Family-friendly activities will also be available, including instant photo shoots, bubbles, and traditional games.

On the same day, Munjeong-dong Rodeo Shopping District will host the "2nd Munjeong-dong Rodeo World Trip Festival" in conjunction with "Munjeong 1-dong Residents' Day." Cultural activities will include pétanque, a traditional French boules sport, Polaroid photos, caricatures, and France-themed sticker tattoos. The food area, equipped with eight food trucks, an oak-barrel dispenser, and outdoor standing tables, will also feature trot music and musical performances.

Songpa District Mayor Seo Kang-seok said, "I hope this festival will give residents an opportunity to enjoy diverse food cultures in their nearby neighborhood shopping districts and serve as a catalyst for revitalizing local businesses. We will work to bring vitality to the local economy together with residents and merchants."

Operating hours are 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 17 and 18 at Seokchon Market, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 17 at Pungnap Market, and noon to 8 p.m. on October 17 at Munjeong-dong Rodeo Shopping District.

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