Mayor Lee Min-keun expressed on the 19th, "We will capture the 70-year history of Daebu grapes and the future of Ansan."
On this day, Mayor Lee held a final report meeting on the preparations for the '2026 Daebu Grape Festival' at the city hall conference room, where he reviewed the overall festival operations and safety measures, stating his commitment to the event.
The preparations are in the final stages to promote the excellence of Daebu grapes and enhance the festival's status as a representative local event.
About 40 attendees were present at the meeting, including Mayor Lee, Ansan city council members, relevant departments, the Daebu Grape Festival Committee, the Ansan Danwon Police Station, and the Ansan Fire Station.
Participants shared updates on related events and carefully examined support measures from various agencies regarding traffic, safety, and order maintenance.
In particular, they re-evaluated the safety management system to prepare for any unexpected situations that may arise during the event and discussed strategies to minimize visitor inconvenience.
This year's Daebu Grape Festival is set to take place from September 19 to 20 at the Daebu Sea Fragrance Theme Park.
The festival will also feature the Daebu Haesol-gil Walking Festival and the Ansan Marathon, creating a citizen-participatory event that combines walking, experiences, and cultural activities centered around Daebu grapes.
Notably, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of city status, a '40 Years of Ansan & 70 Years of Daebu Grapes Theme Exhibition' will be established to showcase the growth of Ansan and the history and value of Daebu grapes in one place, as revealed by Mayor Lee.
Through collaboration with local universities, the festival will present regionally specialized content, including desserts made with Daebu grapes and the local wine 'Cheongsu.' Additionally, interactive programs for children and families will be expanded.
Mayor Lee aims to evolve the festival beyond simply tasting and purchasing grapes into an experience that allows visitors to enjoy the tourism resources of Daebu Island and local agricultural products.
During the final report meeting, Mayor Lee emphasized that the success of the festival depends not only on the content but also on the safety and convenience of citizens and visitors, urging close cooperation among relevant agencies.
As the festival approaches, citizens are expressing growing anticipation.
Residents are looking forward to experiencing the taste and quality of Daebu grapes firsthand, as well as enjoying the history of Ansan and the charm of Daebu Island with their families.
Ansan resident Kim said, "I take pride in Daebu grapes as a representative specialty of Ansan. This year, with the exhibition reflecting both 40 years of Ansan and 70 years of Daebu grapes, I definitely want to visit with my family."
Another resident, Park, noted, "This isn't just an event for selling grapes; with the walking festival, marathon, and family experience programs, there will be much more to see than before. Above all, since we are bringing our kids, I hope parking, traffic, and safety management are well organized."
Local merchants are also welcoming the festival, believing that an increase in visitors to Daebu Island will benefit local businesses such as restaurants and shops.
Meanwhile, Mayor Lee urged, "Please ensure thorough preparations so that the Daebu Grape Festival can firmly establish itself as a representative festival of Ansan and Daebu Island." He added, "I ask that all relevant departments and agencies work closely together to ensure that both citizens and visitors can enjoy the festival safely and pleasantly."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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