Gangneung Coffee Festival https://www.coffeefestival.net/contents.asp?page=428 Event Name : 15th Gangneung Coffee Festival Date : Held annually in October Location : Gangneung Speed Skating Arena / Gangneung Gyeongpo Lake / Various locations in Gangneung City Gangneung, in Gangwon Province, is the only city in South Korea with a preserved tea culture heritage site and is also known as the epicenter of the country's coffee scene, with renowned baristas making their mark. Every year in Gangneung, the aromatic Gangneung Coffee Festival is held during the autumn season. It features participation from famous coffee establishments from all over the country, offering free coffee tasting sessions and hosting seminars where coffee enthusiasts can gain professional insights. The festival includes competitions to select the best baristas in various fields such as latte art, hand drip, and roasting. There is also the '100 People, 100 Tastes Barista Performance,' where 100 baristas showcase 100 different coffee flavors. The festival includes special concerts, family-oriented experiential programs, and various cultural events related to coffee. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee while gazing at the beautiful sea in Gangneung. https://www.kado.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=1148297 At the main event venue of the festival, Gangneung Speed Skating Arena, various competitions are held, including the 'SCA Korea Brewers Cup Championship,' where Korean national representative baristas are selected. https://www.seoul.co.kr/news/newsView.php?id=20131004800003 Additionally, at Gyeongpo Lake Plaza, there are over 50 booths, along with a night market, evening performances, and a picnic area utilizing the natural environment. Through a stamp event, golden coffee beans (pure gold, 1 don) and mugs are given as gifts. Furthermore, various programs are offered, including coffee puppet shows, cake tasting, coloring experiences, drip bag experiences, coffee bag experiences, and roasting experiences. https://www.coffeefestival.net/contents.asp?page=465&kind=2&IDX=2830 A coffee picnic concert celebrating the festival will be held daily at Gyeongpo Lake Plaza from 2 PM during the festival period. Alongside various busking performances, there will be performances by Jung Seung-il, and other Korean artists. If you're thinking about heading to Gangneung, you should definitely swing by and make some awesome memories. Whether you're savoring coffee by the beautiful Gyeongpo Lake, getting a taste of the local culture, or pigging out on scrumptious seafood at the local markets, Gangneung has all sorts of cool stuff to do. So, don't pass up the opportunity to soak up the vibes of this coastal city and create memories you'll be talking about for ages. All right reserved Stay14 Bespoke
