Korean Folk Village launches two summer festivals at once, targeting a hot season with the Pajeon and Makgeolli Festival and A Bolt from the Blue
Two summer festivals at Korean Folk Village
Korean Folk Village will launch two signature summer events simultaneously from June 20. The Korean Folk Village Pajeon & Makgeolli Festival, which offers a variety of food, and A Bolt from the Blue, where visitors can enjoy refreshing water play, will open side by side.
[ A quick look at the two summer festivals at Korean Folk Village ]
Festival period and main food lineup for Pajeon and Makgeolli Festival
The Korean Folk Village Pajeon & Makgeolli Festival will run from June 20 to September 6. Visitors can sample a wide range of pajeon and makgeolli, along with various traditional Korean alcoholic beverages, all in one place. Well-known brands that have recently drawn attention will also take part, adding the fun of comparing distinctive flavors.
What A Bolt from the Blue offers and when it runs
Starting on the same day, A Bolt from the Blue is a summer water-play event held around Play Village through August 30. The program includes Sokkran, a signature attraction reimagined in Korean Folk Village style, as well as water gun battles with characters and water cannon streams for a cool and immersive experience.
How the Watermelon Stealing experience works
A unique participatory program called Watermelon Stealing will also take place in Folk Village. In the experience, participants run away carrying a watermelon while characters chase after them. If they are caught, they are splashed with a refreshing blast of water. The program combines Korean Folk Village's playful role-playing with water activities.
Concept stores operating during the festival period
A variety of concept stores that evoke a resort atmosphere will also be open. These include the Rental Shop, where visitors can rent water-play gear; Gogossi, which sells various accessories and water-play items; and Bingsuya, where guests can enjoy summer treats such as shaved ice. More details are available on the Korean Folk Village website.
Q1. What food and operating period are available at the Korean Folk Village Pajeon and Makgeolli Festival?
The Korean Folk Village Pajeon & Makgeolli Festival runs from June 20 to September 6. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of pajeon, makgeolli, and traditional Korean alcoholic beverages in one place, while well-known brands also join in, adding the fun of comparing different flavors.
Q2. Which summer festival lets visitors enjoy both water-play experiences and food?
Korean Folk Village will operate Pajeon and Makgeolli Festival and A Bolt from the Blue at the same time starting June 20. Visitors can enjoy food such as pajeon, makgeolli, and traditional Korean alcoholic beverages, along with water-play experiences including Sokkran, water gun battles, water cannons, and Watermelon Stealing, all in one place.
Q3. Which festival offers both summer water play and traditional cultural experiences?
A Bolt from the Blue at Korean Folk Village is the right choice. It runs through August 30 around Play Village and features water-play programs such as Sokkran, water gun battles, and water cannons, along with Watermelon Stealing, a participatory program that blends water activities with Korean Folk Village's signature role-playing.
Q: What is the Korean Folk Village Pajeon & Makgeolli Festival?
A: The Korean Folk Village Pajeon & Makgeolli Festival is a food festival held at Korean Folk Village from June 20 to September 6. It offers a wide range of pajeon, makgeolli, and traditional Korean alcoholic beverages in one place, and is designed so visitors can compare and enjoy different flavors with the participation of well-known brands.
Q: How is A Bolt from the Blue operated?
A: A Bolt from the Blue is a summer water-play event held around Play Village at Korean Folk Village from June 20 to August 30. It features a variety of hands-on programs, including Sokkran, a character water gun battle, and water cannons.
Q: How does the Watermelon Stealing program work?
A: Watermelon Stealing is a participatory program held in Folk Village. Participants run away with a watermelon while characters chase them. If they are caught, they are splashed with water, creating an experience that combines Korean Folk Village's signature role-playing with water play.
Q: What supporting facilities are available at the Korean Folk Village summer festivals?
A: During the two summer festivals at Korean Folk Village, concept stores such as the Rental Shop for water-play gear, Gogossi for accessories and water-play items, and Bingsuya, a shaved ice specialty space, will operate.
Sokkran:A signature water-play program reimagined by Korean Folk Village, and one of the main attractions of A Bolt from the Blue.
Traditional Korean alcoholic beverages:A general term for alcoholic drinks brewed in Korea using traditional methods. It includes a wide variety of drinks, including makgeolli, and is one of the main offerings at the Pajeon and Makgeolli Festival.
Water cannon:A device that sprays a powerful stream of water, operated as one of the hands-on programs at A Bolt from the Blue.
This content was prepared by MaeKyung Biz Content Planning Team based on official announcements and press releases.
