2026 Goyang International Flower Expo Opens in 30 Days... From Pengsoo Garden to Global Artist Exhibition, Everything Unveiled

2026 Goyang International Flower Expo: Countdown to D-30
"Flowers, Coloring Time" Announces Spectacular Lineup
Opening at Ilsan Lake Park on April 24
A Rich Program of Global Floral Artists and Participatory ESG Campaigns

The largest flower festival in Korea that represents spring, the "2026 Goyang International Flower Expo," has officially entered its countdown phase, with just one month remaining until the opening.

According to the Goyang International Flower Expo Foundation on the 25th, the foundation is heightening anticipation by unveiling the lineup of global floral artists—the centerpiece of this year’s expo—as well as a large-scale character-themed garden.

The countdown to the 2026 Goyang International Flower Expo D-30 begins. Provided by Goyang International Flower Expo Foundation

Global Floral Artist Exhibition 'Floral Odyssey'... The Narrative of Time Recorded in Flowers

The global floral artist exhibition, themed "Colors of Memory," will feature five artists from five different countries.

The participating artists—Chantal Post (Belgium), Zhikko Natalia (Russia), Irati Tamarit (Spain), Solomon Leong (Hong Kong), and Kim Jong Kook (Korea)—will each depict the theme of "Memories of Time and Seasons" in their own unique ways.

The highlight of this exhibition is how the shared theme of "memory" is interpreted and expressed differently according to each artist’s perspective and individuality. Visitors will be able to explore five distinct viewpoints on "memories of time and seasons," experiencing the trends and flow of global floral design.

Unlike traditional exhibitions where finished works are simply admired, this event offers a live-viewing experience. "FLOWER RUSH: Flower Spoon Showdown" invites the audience to witness the creative process as artists race against the clock to complete their pieces.

This event takes the form of a 3-on-3 team competition featuring both domestic and international artists, with a panel of judges evaluating the completed works. Visitors can enjoy a unique experience as they witness the exact moment when flowers are transformed into works of art.

"Peng-ha!" Pengsoo Garden... A Spring Picnic Space Everyone Wants to Stay In

The beloved EBS character "Pengsoo" will make an appearance at the expo grounds.

The Pengsoo Garden is a themed space inspired by a spring picnic. Centered around a giant Pengsoo inflatable approximately 5 meters tall, the garden combines a variety of flowers and rest areas, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a spring outing with Pengsoo.

The garden also features camping-inspired props and photo zones. Visitors can strike Pengsoo’s signature "Peng-ha!" pose and take memorable photos with loved ones, capturing special moments.

On May 1, there will be an offline event where visitors can meet Pengsoo in person. The foundation expressed its expectations that the Pengsoo Garden will foster cross-generational resonance, expanding the expo to an exhibition enjoyed by people of all ages.

Wildfire Recovery Campaign: "A Small Seed, The Beginning of a Great Forest"

This year’s event will also run a public campaign encouraging direct participation in environmental restoration. Jointly organized by the foundation and the Korea National Arboretum and Garden Management Agency, the campaign supports the restoration of forest areas affected by wildfires.

Visitors can take part in "seed ball" activities, molding soil and seeds by hand. Participants will create these seed balls themselves and donate them to wildfire-affected areas, experiencing a virtuous cycle in which their actions help revive the forest. The activity is intended to symbolize how small seeds made by visitors can grow into forests, contributing to ecological recovery.

In this way, the Goyang International Flower Expo suggests that visitors go beyond visual appreciation and instead engage in actions that restore nature. The event also presents an ESG practice model based on visitor participation and is expected to spread social value through private sector collaboration.

2026 Goyang International Flower Festival D-30 Countdown Begins. Provided by Goyang International Flower Festival Foundation

Gardens Made by Citizens... 'Goyang Citizen Garden Show'

The participatory program "Goyang Citizen Garden Show," where anyone can become the owner of a garden, will also take place.

This garden show is open to both experts with knowledge of gardens and plants, as well as ordinary citizens with an interest in the field. It will be composed of gardens designed by both professionals and non-experts, each reflecting their own perspectives and stories.

A total of 20 teams—10 citizen teams and 10 children’s teams—will participate, each expressing different stories through their gardens. Participants will receive education and hands-on training, enabling them to create spaces that reflect their individual personalities.

Through this initiative, the foundation aims to transform gardens from merely visual objects into spaces that are built and experienced firsthand, providing citizens with an opportunity to connect more closely with nature.

An official from the Goyang International Flower Expo Foundation stated, "The 2026 Goyang International Flower Expo will be a festival that goes beyond simple sightseeing, offering a variety of experiences that will make lasting memories for all visitors. Through the content already released and the diverse exhibitions yet to come, we promise to deliver an unforgettable spring to everyone."

The 2026 Goyang International Flower Expo, under the theme "Flowers, Coloring Time," will take place from April 24 to May 10 at Ilsan Lake Park. For more details, please visit the event website or the foundation’s website.

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