Iksan 10 Million Chrysanthemums Festival

The Iksan 10 Million Chrysanthemums Festival—a signature fall flower festival renowned for its massive chrysanthemum sculptures—will fill Iksan with the fragrance of 10 million chrysanthemums in 2026 under the theme “GLOW IKSAN: Iksan Shining Anew Like a Jewel.” Fragrant chrysanthemum gardens, large-scale sculptures brimming with unique character, and floral artworks that tell the stories of Iksan’s history and culture will fill the festival grounds, creating a special autumn scene. Visitors can enjoy a wealth of sights and activities, including the nation’s largest chrysanthemum garden, a special exhibition of chrysanthemum bonsai, cultural performances, a musical fountain, and a variety of hands-on experiences and events. As the sun sets, the festival grounds take on a whole new look. Gorgeous light installations and nighttime scenery blend with the chrysanthemums to create a fantastical nighttime garden, while fireworks illuminating the night sky add to the festival’s excitement and wonder. Iksan, where flowers, history, culture, and light come together, shines anew this fall like a jewel. During the day, stroll through the fragrant autumn atmosphere created by ten million chrysanthemums, and at night, create special memories amidst the dazzling lights. This fall, experience the most beautiful journey offered by ten million chrysanthemums right here in Iksan.

1. Main Program: Chrysanthemum Exhibition Area, Large-Scale Iksan Gemstone-Themed Sculpture Exhibition, Special Exhibition Hall - Special Exhibition Hall: An exhibition of chrysanthemums that shine even brighter than gems through a harmonious blend of chrysanthemums and gemstones - Indoor Exhibition: Exhibits of chrysanthemum bonsai, new flower varieties, large-scale multi-tiered arrangements, and bonsai and landscape art pieces - Nighttime Scenery: Moving light installations, chrysanthemum light tunnel, landscape lighting 2. Supporting Programs: Booths operated by local companies, organizations, farms, and affiliated institutions - Operation of the Agricultural Specialty Products Sales Pavilion, Jewelry Pavilion, Food Pavilion, Experience Pavilion, and Promotion Pavilion - Promotion of local companies such as Dasarang and Samyang Foods 3. Consumer Participation Programs - “Hide-and-Seek with Flowers,” mobile stamp tour, instant photo printing - “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Iksan” Event (1,000 participants / 100 per day): Receive a bouquet upon verifying use of local restaurants or accommodations (verification required for food/lodging purchases of 30,000 won or more, or café purchases of 15,000 won or more) 4. Other Details - “Follow the Flower Path ON AIR” (Visual Radio), “Last Night of October” Couples Event, “10 Million Beautiful Postcards” Contest, Bubble Show, Magic Show, Storytelling, etc.