Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do · Outdoor library and culture festival
Flowers, Water, and a Place to Read
May 16–17, 2026
- Dates
- May 16–17, 2026
- 2026 hours
- 13:00–21:00
- 2026 admission
- Free
- Venue
- Gongju downtown riverside
- Address
- Jungdong, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketGongju · Every five daysGongju Sanseong MarketThis market opens on dates ending in 1 and 6 each month.View market details Nearby stopBefore or after the festivalGongju RiversideBefore or after Flowers, Water, and a Place to Read, visit Gongju Riverside and check current hours before setting out.View details Add to the routeFor a separate stopGongsanseong FortressSave time for Gongsanseong Fortress if you are extending your stay in Gongju after Flowers, Water, and a Place to Read.View details Hotels near the festival
Gongju and the festival area
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Check the next edition
Flowers, Water, and a Place to Read ended its 2026 run. Confirm the next dates, hours, prices, and booking requirements on the official page.
Choose your priorities
Use the official Flowers, Water, and a Place to Read schedule to set your arrival time, then leave room for Gongju Riverside.
Start with the venue
For Flowers, Water, and a Place to Read, use Gongju downtown riverside as the arrival point and check the daily program before setting out.
Flowers, Water, and a Place to Read at a glance
At a glance
Flowers, Water, and a Place to Read was held at Gongju downtown riverside in Gongju.
What happened in 2026
An outdoor library, ensemble and local performances, urban sketching, and an archive photo exhibit connected books, flowers, water, and Gongju’s changing cityscape.
Before you go
Flowers, Water, and a Place to Read ran May 16–17, 2026. Check the official page for the next confirmed schedule.
