Toechon Tomato Festival: A Town Painted Red with Tomatoes!

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Toechon Tomato Festival

The 22nd Toechon Tomato Festival will be held from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16, 2024, along Gwangdong-ro in Toechon-myeon, Gwangju. This festival, themed “A Town Painted Red with Tomatoes,” offers a variety of exciting programs.

Key Programs

Opening Ceremony

  • Official opening event and pre-ceremony performances (marching band parade, orchestra, traditional drumming)

Performances

  • KBS2 Radio’s Juhyunmi’s Love Letter, celebratory performances

Experiences

  • Tomato pot making, tomato pool, golden tomato hunt

Side Events

  • Tomato kimchi festa, tomato exhibition

Special Events

  • Sale of tomatoes and local specialties

Dates: June 14-16, 2024
Location: 65 Gwangdong-ro, Toechon-myeon, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province
Price: Free
Contact: 031-760-4958

Recommended Restaurants in Gwangju

Ibajae Bakery

  • Address: 247 Ibajae-ro
  • Type: Traditional Teahouse/Bakery

Nakseonjae

  • Address: 101 Buldang-gil, Namhansanseong-myeon
  • Type: Korean Cuisine

Choimija Sogogi Gukbap

  • Address: 58 Docheok-ro
  • Type: Korean Beef Soup

Enjoy the Toechon Tomato Festival and the culinary delights of Gwangju!