Pocheon Petstar

About the festival

2026 Pocheon Petsta in Art Valley is a participatory pet-culture festival where families with pets and other residents can enjoy activities and connect with one another. Set against the natural scenery and art of Pocheon Art Valley, it offers programs including Meong-possible challenges with dogs, Art Valley Healing Forest Trekking with dogs, dog Pilates, a dog Olympics, and a pet-etiquette quiz. A dog playground, hands-on booths, cultural performances, and events create a festival that welcomes both pet owners and those without pets. Through activities shared with dogs, the festival aims to offer memorable experiences beyond everyday life while promoting a proper understanding of companion animals, responsible pet ownership, respect for life, and animal welfare. It also seeks to encourage empathy and communication between pet owners and others, foster positive attitudes toward companion animals, and help establish a mature pet culture in which people and animals live in harmony.