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Seoul Silvergrass Festival

October 14 – October 20 KST

The Seoul Silvergrass Festival, a captivating celebration amid nature’s beauty, takes place at the Sky Park in Seoul World Cup Park. This unique urban oasis, once a landfill site, has been transformed into a lush ecological park with an elevation of 98 meters. Every October, visitors can revel in the breathtaking fields of eulalia grass during the Seoul Eulalia Festival. Enjoy live performances, creative activities, and even a treasure hunt in the heart of the city. Join us from October 14 to October 20, 2023, for a memorable experience at this eco-friendly festival. Admission is free, so come and be enchanted by the beauty of Seoul’s Sky Park.

Festival Summary:

Date(s): October 14, 2023, to October 20, 2023
Location: Seoul World Cup Park Sky Park, 95 Sky Park Road, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Admission: Free
Official Website: parks.seoul.go.kr

General Information:

The Seoul Eulalia Festival, known as “서울억새축제” in Korean, is a celebration that takes place amid the picturesque setting of the Sky Park in Seoul World Cup Park. This park has a unique history, having once been a landfill site before its transformation into an ecological park with an elevation of 98 meters. The park’s stunning transformation includes the flourishing growth of “eulalia” grass, which now carpets the area. Every October, the Seoul Eulalia Festival welcomes visitors to this urban oasis, providing a charming experience in the heart of the city. Additionally, this year, the Seoul Garden Expo will be held at Sky Park from October 6 to October 12.

Key Highlights of the Festival:

Opening Ceremony with a spectacular lighting ceremony
Eulalia Field Broadcasting Station
Cultural Zone featuring live busking performances
Photo Zone with 10 picture-perfect spots
Experience Zone with activities like crafting with eulalia, an eulalia post office, and a pet adoption campaign booth
Park Treasure Hunt: Join the quest to find Yago (the park’s mascot)
Festival Site Bus Tours