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2026 Raon Festa

Korean name: 2026 라온페스타

Apr 4 (Sat) ~ Nov 7 (Sat)

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① Before you go

What to check before your trip.

Dates: Apr 4 (Sat) ~ Nov 7 (Sat)
Hours: Varies by program
Admission: Free
Venue: Chungjang commercial district, Dong-gu, Gwangju
Age: 전 연령
Organizer: 광주광역시 동구, 충장상권활성화 추진단
Contact: 062-413-1274
Official site: https://www.instagram.com/chungjang_zip/

② When you're here

What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.

About

Chungjang Raon Festa is a shopping district festival launched in 2022 as part of the Chungjang commercial district revitalization project, designed to boost spending on Chungjang-ro and in the underground shopping arcade, draw visitors to the area and revitalize the local economy. A variety of cultural and hands-on programs await visitors of all ages. Raon Festa takes place on the first Saturday of every month from April, with times varying by program.

Translated from the Korean original by ALIVE FESTA.

🍜 Food · 🏨 Stays

Info: Korea Tourism Organization · Kakao Map. Check hours and prices before you go. List your business

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.