Xinpu Persimmon Cake Festival

Xinpu Persimmon Cake Festival

The Xinpu Persimmon Cake Festival is an important annual autumn event held in Xinpu Township, Hsinchu County. It centers on the renowned Xinpu persimmon cake industry, combining culture, agriculture, hands-on experiences, and market activities to showcase the charm of the persimmon cake industry and Hakka cultural traditions. The event takes place during autumn when persimmons ripen and the Nine降 Winds (Jiujiang Winds) blow, making it the perfect time to appreciate the sun-dried persimmon scenery, experience rural life, and savor local specialties.

Event Time and Location

Location: Xinpu Township Agricultural Extension Education Center, Hsinchu County, and surrounding persimmon drying facilities

Date: Held annually in autumn (usually mid-October weekends; the 2025 event is scheduled for October 11–12)

Event Highlights

Persimmon Cake and Agricultural Product Sales Fresh seasonal persimmon cakes and various creative persimmon cake products are on sale. Persimmon cake production accounts for over 80% of Taiwan's total, making it one of Xinpu's most representative specialty agricultural products.

DIY Experience Activities Various DIY experiences are planned, such as persimmon cake snack making (persimmon cake nut energy balls, persimmon cake sushi), tea culture experiences, floral arrangement courses, and hand-drip coffee instruction, allowing visitors to personally experience the charm of persimmon country.

Stage Performances and Interactive Programs On-site interactive performances and activities include Hakka cultural performances, balloon dance activities, Zumba interactive sessions, and parent-child fun competitions, creating a lively and vibrant festival atmosphere.

Fun Competitions and Games Interactive challenges such as the "Persimmon Must-Win" fun step-counting competition and parent-child checkpoint activities combine health and fun through games, suitable for the whole family.

Check-in Rewards and Special Offers Like and check-in on-site to redeem limited gifts, and meet spending thresholds to participate in lucky draws. This year features special combo offers with local brands, such as "Dried Persimmon Chicken Soup."

Local Characteristics and Culture

Xinpu has become an ideal location for sun-drying persimmons thanks to the autumn "Nine Descent Winds" (Jiujiang Winds). Hankeng Village has earned the reputation of "Persimmon Cake Hometown." Every autumn, rows of golden persimmons on drying racks create a spectacular sight, attracting visitors for photography and to experience rural scenery.

Suitable For

This festival event is suitable for:

• Visitors wanting to deeply experience Hakka rural culture
• Food enthusiasts interested in persimmon cake making and tasting
• Families seeking weekend outings and autumn excursions

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