From spring flower festivals to expos, here are 7 festivals and events you might want to check out in April.

2018 Daegu International Marathon Race

■ Date: April 1st, 08:00 - 14:00

■ Starting Location: Gukchaebosang Memorial Park

■ Address: 670, Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea

■ KR Address: 대구 중구 국채보상로670

■ Website: click here

■ Admission: Free

*Please note that registration is close but everyone is welcome to join along the route to support and enjoy the festival.

Hajundo Island Yuchae(Rape) Flower Field

■ Starting Date: Apr 8 or 9 (may open the next weekend depending on the weather)
*Open to public for a month after it started. 

■ Location: Hajungdo Island 하중도

■ Address: 681-1 Nogok-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu

■ KR Address: 대구 북구 노곡동681-1

■ Admission: Free

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The Prettiest Flower Field in Korea: Hajungdo Island Yuchae Flower Field

Palgongsan Mountain Cherry Blossoms Festival

■ Date: April 13 - 17 *The date are subject to change depending on the weather

■ Location: Fountain Plaza @Palgongsan Donghwa Section (팔공산동화지구 분수대광장)

■ Address: 6-1, Palgongsan-ro 199-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu, Korea

■ KR Address: 대구광역시 동구 팔공산로199길 6-1

The 17^th Daegu International Optical Show

If you are interested in business and technology involved with eye-wear, check out this expo. There will be 470 booths from 220 companies.

■ Date: April 18 – 20, 10:00 – 18:00(close at 17:00 on April 20)

■ Location: EXCO

■ Address: 10, Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Korea

■ KR Address: 대구 북구 엑스코로10

■ Website: click here

Fire Expo Korea 2018

■ Date: April 25 – 27, 10:00 – 17:00(close at 16:00 on April 20)

■ Location: EXCO

■ Address: 10, Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Korea

■ KR Address: 대구 북구 엑스코로10

■ Website: click here

■ Admission: Free

The 22th Azalea Festival

■ Date: April 21 - 22

■ Location: Biseulsan Mountain

■ Address: 99, Iryeonseonsa-gil, Yuga-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, Korea

■ KR Address: 대구 달성군 유가면 일연선사길 99

■ Admission: Free

Daedeokjae Daegu Apsan Wash Place Festival

■ Date: Late April

■ Location: Apsan Wash Place Park 앞산 빨래터 공원

■ Address: 367, Apsansunhwan-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu, Korea

■ KR Address: 대구 남구 앞산순환로367

■ Admission: Free

The striking colors of yuchae flowers is what you deserve in Daegu during the spring. Hajungdo island, located in Geumho river, is filled with yellow yuchae flower and open to public beginning April 7(The date may be subject to change depending on the weather. Please see the basic information at the bottom)

Yuchae flower, which is translated as rape flower, got its name from a latin word “rapum” that means turnip. This flower looks similar to canola flower. Yuchae flower is one of the most popular flowers that symbolizes spring for Koreans. Yuchae flower field is best known for one in Jeju Island but you can see a huge one in Daegu without flying!

The yuchae blossom is expected to be at its peak 1 or 2 weeks after the opening date.Plan ahead your trip to Hajungdo flower field. Spread the news to your friends inside and outside Daegu!

BASIC INFORMATION

■ Date: Apr 8 or 9 (may open the next weekend depending on the weather)

■ Location: Hajungdo Island 하중도

■ Address: 681-1 Nogok-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu

■ KR Address: 대구 북구 노곡동681-1