"Yeongju Summer, Hotter and Cooler"... Yeongju Siwon(ONE) Festival Opens in August

From Water Parks to EDM Parties
A Summer Extravaganza for All Senses in the Heart of the City

Summer in Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, is something special.

Even in the blazing midday heat that spreads like wildfire, the riverside beyond the waterway is cooled by a refreshing breeze, and the scent of earth on the riverbank is filled with excitement and freedom. At the height of this summer, the '2025 Yeongju Siwon(ONE) Festival' returns once again.

The city will host the 2025 Yeongju Siwon(ONE) Festival, its signature summer water festival, for five days from August 1 to August 5 at Munjeong Dunchi in Munjeong-dong, Yeongju (in front of the Citizens' Sports Complex).

This year's festival is designed so that both residents and visitors can escape the midsummer heat and create cool summer memories, with a variety of attractions including a water park zone in the heart of the city, an EDM party, a riverside singing contest, and Summer Night performances.

First, Munjeong Dunchi, which runs through the city, will be transformed into a giant water park. At the main venue's Water Park Zone, a range of water attractions for the whole family?such as a giant slide, large swimming pools, and air bounce facilities?will be available throughout the festival. In the Spray Zone and Play Zone, people of all ages can cool off and enjoy water play experiences.

Additional areas such as the Food Zone, Siwon Zone I (dining area), and Siwon Zone II (experience area) will also be abundantly prepared, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of food and hands-on experiences at the same time.

When the heat of the day subsides after a round of water play, the excitement of the festival heats up the night even more. The city's nights will come alive with an EDM party, the 2nd Yeongju Seocheon Riverside Singing Contest?which selects contestants through nationwide preliminaries?and daily Siwon Summer Night stage performances, among other diverse nighttime programs that will fill visitors' summer evenings.

Among the many programs, the nightly Siwon Summer Night performances throughout the festival are a highlight. On the opening night, August 1, the event will feature a 1990s college music festival concept with 'Voice Queen' Jung Suyeon and college festival stars EX, Lee Sangmi lighting up the night. On August 2, 'Power Voice' Kim Hyunjung and 'Prince of Summer' Cool, Lee Jaehun will headline the 'Tototzzle' event.

On August 3, Hidden Singer Baekpro and Sireni will perform, while on August 4, Park Myungsoo will lead the Siwon EDM Party. The festival will conclude on August 5 with a finale performance by girl group DreamNote, Yeongju's honorary ambassadors, and Mighty Mouth, who will bring the last night to a close.

In addition, a variety of performances such as the Siwon Summer DJ Party, shows by local cultural and artistic performers, and Siwon Cool busking will continue throughout the day, filling Yeongju's summer with the energy of a vibrant festival.

On July 16, Yeongju City, the Yeongju Culture and Tourism Foundation, and related departments held a festival preparation briefing, ensuring thorough preparations for the safety and convenience of residents and visitors, including festival safety management, traffic, parking, and environmental maintenance.

A festival official stated that with thorough management, including the deployment of safety personnel in the water play areas, they aim to make this a "representative midsummer festival where everyone can enjoy themselves with peace of mind."

Acting Mayor Yoo Jungkeun said, "I hope both residents and visitors can take a break from their daily routines and fully enjoy a refreshing summer," adding, "I encourage everyone to create unforgettable memories with family, partners, and friends at the Yeongju Siwon(ONE) Festival."

2025 Yeongju Siwon Festival Promotional Poster.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.