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Take Your Pets on an Autumn Pet Picnic! Busan Metropolitan City Opens Advance Registration for Popular Programs at 2026 With Pet Star

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Busan Metropolitan City, led by Mayor Chun Jae-soo, will hold the 2026 With Pet Star (2nd Animal Protection Day Festival) for two days from October 3 to 4 at the lawn plaza near the Aquatic Botanical Garden in Hwamyeong Ecological Park.

The festival will be held under the slogan “Walking Together, Caring for Animals with Greater Value” to help establish a mature pet culture. Visitors can participate from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days.

The festival will carry on the legacy of the Animal Love Culture Festival, which has been held since 2013, while further developing the event in line with the purpose of Animal Protection Day on October 4, which was designated a statutory commemorative day last year.

This year’s main concept is “An Autumn Pet Picnic with Dogs and Cats,” offering both pet owners and non-pet owners a welcoming festival setting where they can relax, communicate, and connect with one another in nature.

In keeping with the slogan “Walking Together, Caring for Animals with Greater Value,” the festival will feature a wide range of programs designed to promote harmonious coexistence between pet owners and non-pet owners, including professional behavioral consultations for pet families and education on proper pet etiquette.

Advance registration for the festival’s three major participatory programs—Autumn Camping, Daengdaeng Run, and Daengdaeng Walk—will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from September 7 through September 20.

Among them, Autumn Camping, for which applicants submit their personal stories, is an especially popular program that fills up quickly every year, and strong competition for spots is expected again this year.

① Autumn Camping (30 families): A two-day, one-night camping experience at Hwamyeong Auto Camping Ground, where participants can enjoy the romance of autumn with their pets

② Daengdaeng Run (100 families): An energetic running program where participants can enjoy an exciting run with their dogs

③ Daengdaeng Walk (100 families): A walking program with dogs commemorating Animal Protection Day

The festival grounds will also offer a wide variety of programs that anyone can enjoy freely without advance reservations.

Programs and stage events will include the Daengdaeng & Nyangnyang Counseling Center with dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook and veterinarian Kim Myung-chul; an Autumn Pet Concert; a jazz band performance; pet health consultations; “Show Off My Pet Star,” where pets can showcase their hidden talents and charms; Daengnyang Salon, offering pet hygiene and grooming experiences; Daengnyang Three-Cut, an instant pet photo studio for creating lasting memories; an Autumn Dog Sports Day; and pet first-aid activities.

A pet flea market zone featuring handmade treats and a variety of pet products will also be available, giving festivalgoers additional attractions to browse and opportunities to enjoy shopping.

Detailed information on advance registration, or early-bird ticketing, is available on the Busan Metropolitan City website at https://www.busan.go.kr/nbnews and the Companion Animal Welfare and Culture Center blog at https://blog.naver.com/busanani1335/224396255454.

Visitors can also use the QR code provided in the promotional card news to access the registration page more conveniently. For other inquiries, contact the event operator at 051-531-3744.

Kim Chang-deok, Director of the Green City Bureau of Busan Metropolitan City, said, “Autumn Camping, Daengdaeng Run, and Daengdaeng Walk, the festival’s signature programs, offer an excellent opportunity to create unforgettable memories with your pets along the beautiful Nakdong River.” He added, “As the programs are expected to fill up early, we encourage residents to show strong interest and register as soon as possible.”