If you want to leave with something you made as well as memories of the flowers, try the crafts at the IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL. From jewelry for your wrist to a lamp for your room, each finished piece has a different use.
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- You want to make flower-themed jewelryChrysanthemum Flower Bead Bracelet Making
- You want to make a box for your belongingsChildren's Traditional Baekje Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box Making
- You want to make something decorative to wear on your headBaekje Crown Making
- You want to add flowers to a bookmark or frameYour Own Chrysanthemum Creation: Pressed-Flower Crafts (나만의 국화작품(압화공예))
- You want to make a chrysanthemum flower or Maryongi lampMood Lamps Filled with Fragrant Light
At a glance
- The 2026 IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL runs through November 1 at Jungang Sports Park. Add hands-on crafts to your flower viewing.
- Choose by what you want to use afterward: jewelry to wear, a jewelry box for your belongings or an everyday item decorated with flowers.
- Free and paid crafts are offered separately. Even among flower-themed activities, consider whether you want a bracelet to wear or an item for your home.
The 2026 IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL runs from October 23–November 1 at Jungang Sports Park. For a family visit, start by thinking about what your child would like to make. Some crafts use flowers; others let you make a Baekje crown or jewelry box.
Once you have chosen what to make, check whether the activity is free or paid. You can choose between something to wear and something for your home. The official activity pages all list the same hours: 10:00–21:00. Families need not all choose the same item. Think about what each person would like to use.
01Best when You want to make flower-themed jewelry
Chrysanthemum Flower Bead Bracelet Making (국화 꽃 비즈 팔찌 만들기)
Bead crafts
- Five Score
- 4.0A wearable craft combining chrysanthemums and beads
- Location
- Jungang Sports Park, 322 Hana-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province
- Price
- Free
- Keywords
- IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL, family activities, chrysanthemum flower bead bracelets
- Tags
Chrysanthemum Flower Bead Bracelet Making suits anyone who wants to wear their finished craft. The IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL offers this activity making chrysanthemum-themed bead bracelets. It is a good choice for families who want to pair flower viewing with jewelry making.
The official list identifies it as a free activity. It suits those who want to make something with a flower theme but prefer a bracelet to an item for their room. The pleasure is in making your own flower-inspired jewelry.
- Hours
- October 23–November 1, 2026, 10:00–21:00
02Best when You want to make a box for your belongings
Children's Traditional Baekje Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box Making (백제 전통 자개 어린이 보석함 만들기)
Mother-of-pearl jewelry box crafts
- Five Score
- 4.0A children's jewelry box featuring traditional Baekje mother-of-pearl
- Location
- Jungang Sports Park, 322 Hana-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province
- Price
- Free
- Keywords
- IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL, family activities, children's mother-of-pearl jewelry boxes
- Tags
Children's Traditional Baekje Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box Making suits a visit that combines Iksan's flowers with a theme from Baekje culture. As the program name suggests, it brings mother-of-pearl and jewelry boxes together. It is worth considering for a child interested in making something to hold belongings rather than a bracelet to wear.
It appears on the official list of free activities as a children's jewelry box craft. If your child wants to make a box for their own things, start by looking at this program. Consider both the Baekje theme and the jewelry box's practical use.
- Hours
- October 23–November 1, 2026, 10:00–21:00
03Best when You want to make something decorative to wear on your head
Baekje Crown Making (백제 왕관 만들기)
Crown crafts
- Five Score
- 4.0A craft activity making your own Baekje crown
- Location
- Jungang Sports Park, 322 Hana-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province
- Price
- Free
- Keywords
- IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL, family activities, Baekje crowns
- Tags
Baekje Crown Making suits children who want to make something decorative to wear on their heads. This free program at the IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL lets visitors make their own Baekje crowns. It shares the jewelry box activity's Baekje theme, but the finished item serves a different purpose.
Choose the crown as a decorative item to wear on your head. Its different use from the jewelry box also gives you a different finished result to imagine. With a child interested in Baekje, talk about what kind of item they would like to make.
- Hours
- October 23–November 1, 2026, 10:00–21:00
04Best when You want to add flowers to a bookmark or frame
Your Own Chrysanthemum Creation: Pressed-Flower Crafts (나만의 국화작품(압화공예))
Pressed-flower crafts
- Five Score
- 4.0Pressed-flower crafts incorporating flowers into everyday items such as bookmarks and frames
- Location
- Jungang Sports Park, 322 Hana-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province
- Price
- Paid
- Keywords
- IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL, family activities, flower-decorated nail clippers, bag hooks, bookmarks, frames and LED mood lamps
- Tags
If you want to incorporate flowers into everyday items, explore the pressed-flower crafts at the IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL. The official program title translates as “Your Own Chrysanthemum Creation: Pressed-Flower Crafts.” The craft list includes flower-decorated nail clippers and bag hooks. It also includes bookmarks, frames and flower-decorated LED mood lamps.
Choose a bookmark if you want something to use while reading. A frame may appeal if you want to keep flowers on display. The choice of items within the same pressed-flower activity is a strength. This is a paid activity, so plan for it separately from the free bracelet, jewelry box and crown activities.
- Hours
- October 23–November 1, 2026, 10:00–21:00
05Best when You want to make a chrysanthemum flower or Maryongi lamp
Mood Lamps Filled with Fragrant Light (향기로운 빛으로 채우는 무드등)
Mood lamp and small-item crafts
- Five Score
- 4.0Mood lamps made with chrysanthemum flower or Maryongi motifs
- Location
- Jungang Sports Park, 322 Hana-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province
- Price
- Paid
- Keywords
- IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL, family activities, chrysanthemum flower mood lamps and Maryongi mood lamps
- Tags
Mood Lamps Filled with Fragrant Light suits anyone who wants to make a lamp for their room. It is a paid activity at the IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL. The craft list includes chrysanthemum flower mood lamps and Maryongi mood lamps. Choose according to whether you prefer a flower motif or a character.
Mini cake memo holders and magnets are also listed. There are LEGO initial keyrings and miniature picnic lunchbox keyrings, too. Families interested in lighting can focus on the mood lamps among these options. The pressed-flower activity also includes flower-decorated LED mood lamps. If a lamp is your goal, distinguishing between the program names makes it easier to find the right activity.
- Hours
- October 23–November 1, 2026, 10:00–21:00
The 5 IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL activities at a glance
- 1Chrysanthemum Flower Bead Bracelet MakingYou want to make flower-themed jewelryFree activity4.0
- 2Children's Traditional Baekje Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box MakingYou want to make a box for your belongingsChildren's jewelry box · Free activity4.0
- 3Baekje Crown MakingYou want to make something decorative to wear on your headFree activity4.0
- 4Your Own Chrysanthemum Creation: Pressed-Flower Crafts (나만의 국화작품(압화공예))You want to add flowers to a bookmark or framePaid activity4.0
- 5Mood Lamps Filled with Fragrant LightYou want to make a chrysanthemum flower or Maryongi lampPaid activity4.0
Choosing in more detail
- If you want a free flower-themed craft — Chrysanthemum Flower Bead Bracelet Making. It combines a chrysanthemum theme with something you can wear.
- If you and your child are interested in mother-of-pearl crafts — Children's Traditional Baekje Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box Making. Make an item that can then hold belongings.
- If you want a decorative Baekje-themed item — Baekje Crown Making. Unlike the jewelry box, this makes something to wear on your head.
- If you want to bring flowers into your reading routine — Your Own Chrysanthemum Creation: Pressed-Flower Crafts. You can choose a bookmark; frames and bag hooks are also listed.
- If you are interested in a lamp for your room — Mood Lamps Filled with Fragrant Light. It includes mood lamps with chrysanthemum flower and Maryongi motifs.
Ask before you go
- 1What destination address should I use for the IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL?
Use 322 Hana-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province. This is the address of Jungang Sports Park, the festival venue.
- 2Can I take a city bus from Iksan's bus terminals?
The official directions list a route taking bus 1 from the intercity and express bus terminals, on the side toward Pyeonghwa-dong Administrative Welfare Center. The listed stop to get off at is Eoyang e-Pyeonhansesang Apartments.
- 3Is keycap keyring making also a free activity?
Keycap keyring making is also on the official list of free activities. This program is available only to stamp tour participants.
Research date October 30, 2026 · Sources Official IKSAN GUKHWA FESTIVAL introduction, activities and directions pages · Dates October 23–November 1, 2026
Five Score A recommendation score based on the craft options, finished items, free or paid status, and dates and hours in the official information. All five programs score 4.0; this is separate from activity quality or visitor ratings.
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