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ONGOING FESTIVALS
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December
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April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
Herb Island Light Festival
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9.000/ Kids: ₩7.000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
E-World Miracle Winter Night
When: 20.11- 28.02
Where: E-World
Fee: Check the website
Location: 대구광역시 달서구
두류공원로 200
About: At this festival visitors can see the: 15m Christmas Tree, 100.000 led-roses, and the 250m long road with light.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults ₩7.000/
Kids&Seniors: ₩5.000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
Everland Winter Wishes
When: 03.12 - 01.03
Where: Everland
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구포곡읍 에버랜드로 19
About: Christmas atmosphere takes over Everland into a festival with T-express, Thunder Falls, Lost Valley, Safari Ride, and many other Christmas related performance. Holiday specific light will be the main attraction in the evening.
Pinocchio & Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France
When: 03.12 - 13.03
Where: Petite France
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 가평군 청평면
호반로 1063 (청평면)
About: A special festival with the Christmas vibe presenting lovely buildings, attractive night lights, and events as orgel performance , marionette performance, puppet performance, magic shows, and wish tree event.
Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm
When: 03.12- 14.03
Where: Main gardens
Fee: Adults ₩9.500/
Teens: ₩7.000/Kids: ₩6.000
Location: 경기도 가평군 상면
수목원로 432 (상면)
About: The Garden of Morning Calm turns into a pretty view with environmental friendly led lights.
Seoul Christmas Festival
When: 04.12 - 01.01
Where: Area of Cheonggye Plaza
Fee: Free(might charge for some
programs)
Location: 서울특별시 종로구
청계천로 41
About: Christmas tree and lights, photo-zones, New Year events and other programs such as: Dream Zone, Joy Zone, Santa Zone, Blessing Zone, and Hope Zone.
Gapyeong Singsing Trout Festival
When: 01.01 - 20.02
Where: Areas of Gapyeongcheon
Stream in Jaraseom Island,
Gapyeong
Fee: Adults ₩12.000/ Kids ₩10.000
Location: 경기도 가평군 가평읍
가평제방길 119
About: A special festival to enjoy ice fishing, snow sledding, ice sledding, bumper cars on the ice, and many different performances.
Ulsan Grand Park Light Festival
When: 22.12 - 02.02
Where: Area of Pungyouimot Pond
near Ulsan Grand Park Main
Gate
Fee: Free
Location: 울산광역시 남구
대공원로 94 (옥동)
About: This festival offers lovely lights and performances with a different theme that changes every year.
Yangju Snow Festival
When: 01.01 - 13.02
Where: Jangheung Recreational
Forest in Yangju-si
Fee: Weekday ₩12.000
Weekend ₩15.000
Location: 경기도 양주시 장흥면
권율로 594
About: An event to enjoy the beautiful landscape and different activities with snow such as snow mountain, Honey land, ice sleigh, sledding hills, AR zone, 1,000 ice sculptures made by the participants, and others.
Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival
When: 01.01- 13.02
Where: Alps Village
Fee: Entry ₩7.000/
Sledding: ₩18.000/For packages
and other discounts check the
website
Location: 충청남도 청양군 정산면
천장호길 223-35)
About: Perfect to see ice fountains, ice cave, firefly&starlight tree, to do sledding, ski, ice fishing, dalgona, and eat Korean food, rosted chestnuts, and sweet potatoes.
Daegwallyeong Snow Festival
When: 21.01- 30.01
Where: Area of Songcheon Stream
Fee: Chech the website
Location: 강원도 평창군 대관령면
대관령로 135-5 강원도
평창군 대관령면
대관령로 135-5
About: Hold every January, the nice hill full of snow and all activities are the main attraction for all children and not only. This is the perfect festival to go to and bring back the memories of your inner child!
Everland Winter Wishes
When: 03.12 - 01.03
Where: Everland
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구포곡읍 에버랜드로 19
About: Christmas atmosphere takes over Everland into a festival with T-express, Thunder Falls, Lost Valley, Safari Ride, and many other Christmas related performance. Holiday specific light will be the main attraction in the evening.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults ₩7000/
Kids&Seniors: ₩5000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
Herb Island Light Festival
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9000/ Kids: ₩7000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
Pinocchio & Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France
When: 03.12 - 13.03
Where: Petite France
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 가평군 청평면
호반로 1063 (청평면)
About: A special festival with the Christmas vibe presenting lovely buildings, attractive night lights, and events as orgel performance , marionette performance, puppet performance, magic shows, and wish tree event.
Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm
When: 03.12- 14.03
Where: Main gardens
Fee: Adults ₩9.500/
Teens: ₩7.000/Kids: ₩6.000
Location: 경기도 가평군 상면
수목원로 432 (상면)
About: The Garden of Morning Calm turns into a pretty view with environmental friendly led lights.
Jeju Fire Festival
When: 18.03- 20.03
Where: Saebyeoloreum Volcanic Cone
Fee: Free
Location: 제주 제주시 애월읍
봉성리 산59-8
About: Held every march to celebrate the culture of Jeju Island, the sky is lighten by a flaming red fire at night. Other show that can be enjoyed are: fireworks, fire show, media façade, Korean food, and others.
Everland Tulip Garden
When: 18.03- 24.04
Where: Everland
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구 포곡읍
에버랜드로 199
About: Held every March until April to mark the start of Spring season. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of different types and colors of tulips, activities and performances on the Spring and tulip themes.
Gyeongju Cherry
Blossom Festival
When: 25.03- 16.04
Where: Area of Gyeongju
Fee: Free
Location: 경상북도 경주시
첨성로 140-25
About: People who visit Gyeongju during March and April will be able to enjoy the historical and cultural view of this city, combined with the beauty offered by cherry blossom festival.
Korean Folk Village
"Welcome to Joseon"
When: 26.03 - 26.06
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90
About: A great festival to witness real-life Joseon performances. Visitors can see actors walking through the village, acting as if they would be living in the Joseon era. One of the most attractive show is the marriage ceremony that takes place on the paths.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults ₩7000/
Kids&Seniors: ₩5000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
Herb Island Light Festival
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9000/ Kids: ₩7000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
E-World Miracle Winter Night
When: 20.11- 28.02
Where: E-World
Fee: Check the website
Location: 대구광역시 달서구
두류공원로 200
About: At this festival visitors can see the: 15m Christmas Tree, 100.000 led-roses, and the 250m long road with light.
Everland Winter Wishes
When: 03.12 - 01.03
Where: Everland
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구포곡읍 에버랜드로 19
About: Christmas atmosphere takes over Everland into a festival with T-express, Thunder Falls, Lost Valley, Safari Ride, and many other Christmas related performance. Holiday specific light will be the main attraction in the evening.
Pinocchio & Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France
When: 03.12 - 13.03
Where: Petite France
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 가평군 청평면
호반로 1063 (청평면)
About: A special festival with the Christmas vibe presenting lovely buildings, attractive night lights, and events as orgel performance , marionette performance, puppet performance, magic shows, and wish tree event.
Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm
When: 03.12- 14.03
Where: Main gardens
Fee: Adults ₩9.500/
Teens: ₩7.000/Kids: ₩6.000
Location: 경기도 가평군 상면
수목원로 432 (상면)
About: The Garden of Morning Calm turns into a pretty view with environmental friendly led lights.
Ulsan Grand Park Light Festival
When: 22.12 - 02.02
Where: Area of Pungyouimot Pond
near Ulsan Grand Park Main
Gate
Fee: Free
Location: 울산광역시 남구
대공원로 94 (옥동)
About: This festival offers lovely lights and performances with a different theme that changes every year.
Yangju Snow Festival
When: 01.01 - 13.02
Where: Jangheung Recreational
Forest in Yangju-si
Fee: Weekday ₩12.000
Weekend ₩15.000
Location: 경기도 양주시 장흥면
권율로 594
About: An event to enjoy the beautiful landscape and different activities with snow such as snow mountain, Honey land, ice sleigh, sledding hills, AR zone, 1,000 ice sculptures made by the participants, and others.
Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival
When: 01.01- 13.02
Where: Alps Village
Fee: Entry ₩7.000/
Sledding: ₩18.000/For packages
and other discounts check the
website
Location: 충청남도 청양군 정산면
천장호길 223-35)
About: Perfect to see ice fountains, ice cave, firefly&starlight tree, to do sledding, ski, ice fishing, dalgona, and eat Korean food, rosted chestnuts, and sweet potatoes.
Gapyeong Singsing Trout Festival
When: 01.01 - 20.02
Where: Areas of Gapyeongcheon
Stream in Jaraseom Island,
Gapyeong
Fee: Adults ₩12.000/ Kids ₩10.000
Location: 경기도 가평군 가평읍
가평제방길 119
About: A special festival to enjoy ice fishing, snow sledding, ice sledding, bumper cars on the ice, and many different performances.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01 - 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults: ₩7.000
Kids/Seniors: ₩5.000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
When: 01.01 - 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9.000/ Kids: ₩7.000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
Herb Island Light Festival
Korean Folk Village
"Welcome to Joseon"
When: 26.03 - 26.06
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90
About: A great festival to witness real-life Joseon performances. Visitors can see actors walking through the village, acting as if they would be living in the Joseon era. One of the most attractive show is the marriage ceremony that takes place on the paths.
Gyeongju Cherry
Blossom Festival
When: 25.03 - 16.04
Where: Area of Gyeongju
Fee: Free
Location: 경상북도 경주시
첨성로 140-25
About: People who visit Gyeongju during March and April will be able to enjoy the historical and cultural view of this city, combined with the beauty offered by cherry blossom festival.
Chuncheon Puppet Festival
When: 01.04 - 31.12
Where: Chuncheon Puppet Theater
and around Chuncheon
Fee: Different for each program
Location: 강원도 춘천시 영서로 3017
(사농동)
About: The Chuncheon Puppet festival is the largest puppet festival in Asia and welcomes artists from all around the world. The festival takes place during all 4 seasons with different theme for each of them individually.
Everland Tulip Garden
When: 18.03 - 24.04
Where: Everland
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구 포곡읍
에버랜드로 199
About: Held every March until April to mark the start of Spring season. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of different types and colors of tulips, activities and performances on the Spring and tulip themes.
Changnyeong Nakdonggang Yuchae Festival
When: 07.04 - 10.04
Where: Namji Yuchae Complex &
Namji Sports Park
Fee: Free
Location: 경상남도 창녕군 남지읍
남지강변길 177
About: A perfect scenery of canola flowers surrounded by honeybees and butterflies. The largest canola field in Korea combined with the Nakdonggang River and its sparkling water are perfect for taking photos.
Yeongsangpo
Skate Festival
When: 08.04 - 25.04
Where: Dunchi Stadium area
Fee: Free
Location: 전라남도 나주시 삼영동About: An opportunity to eat hongeo (skate fish) and enjoy the canola fields. Yongsanpo locals have a history of 600 years with fishing hongeo.
Yudalsan
Spring Festival
When: 09.04 - 10.04
Where: Area of Yudalsan Mountain
in Mokpo
Fee: Free
Location: 전라남도 목포시 노적봉길 45
(측후동)
About: Since Mokdo is a port city, visitors can enjoy some fresh fish while admiring the blossoms during a fresh April-spring period.
Cheongsando Slow
Walking Festival
When: 09.04 - 08.05
Where: Hwarangpo-gil, Cheongsando
Fee: Free
Location: 전라남도 완도군 청산면
About: Held every April, it offer a beautiful scenery of the canola blossoms and barley while enjoying sea behind them. Visitors can watch different programs and shows as well.
Taean
Tulip Park
When: 09.04 - 09.05
Where: Korea Flower Park
Fee: Adults: ₩12.000
Kids/Teens: ₩9.000
Seniors/Groups ₩10.000
Location: 충청남도 태안군 안면읍 꽃지해안로 400
About: It's the largest flower festival in Korea offering its visitor a pleasant view of tulip fields divided into sections, each of them having a different style. Each year the theme could differs.
Korean Folk Village
Evening Festival
When: 09.04 - 06.11
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90 (보라동)
About: The festival showcases the beauty of traditional Korean houses at night during public holidays and holidays. It usually starts at 21:30 and it also presents a love story called "Yeonbun" through a media-performance. Joseon-style night-markets are also open.
Jindo Miracle
Sea Road Festival
When: 17.04 - 19.04
Where: Online
April 17 - 16:40-18:10
April 18 - 17:00-18:50
April 19 - 17:50-19:20
Location: Online
About: The festival takes place while the tide is very low and show the Jindo Miracle Sea Road, which connect 2 beautiful island. Other activities that can be enjoyed are: seawater football, morning torch parade, traditional games, etc.
Moonlight Tour at
Changdeokgung Palace
When: 21.04 - 12.06
Where: Changdeokgung Palace
Fee: ₩30.000 online reservation here
Location: 서울특별시 종로구 율곡로 53
(학)덕성학원 해영회관
About: It's a cultural festival where you can enjoy the beauty of Changdeokgung Palace, an UNESCO World heritage.
Busan Lotus
Lantern Festival
When: 22.04 - 08.05
Where: Songsanghyeon Plaza,
Busan Citizen's Park
Fee: Free
Location: 부산광역시 부산진구
동성로112번길 121-1
About: An annual festival where visitors can experience the cultural celebration of Buddha. They can lightning different sizes and types of lotus lanterns and enjoying different programs for this important day.
Yongmunsan Wild
Plants Festival
When: 22.04 - 24.04
Where: Yongmunsan Tourism Complex
Fee: Free
Location: 경기도 양평군 용문면
신점리 526-2
About: A perfect scenery of the beautiful mountains and clean water, Yongmunsan is knows as the place from were wild herb and vegetables were taken to be served to the king in Joseon dynasty.
Busan International
Short Film Festival
When: 27.04 - 02.05
Where: Busan Cinema Center & BNK
Busan Bank Art Cinema theater
Fee: Opening ceremony ₩7,000 won Showing: 18+: ₩7,000 won
+18: ₩5,000 won
BNK Busan Bank: free
Closing ceremony: free
Location: 부산광역시 해운대구
수영강변대로 120 (우동)
About: It mainly supports the short-film industry in Korea however, it also promotes the ones from other countries as well.
Damyang
Bamboo Festival
When: 27.04 - 05.05
Where: Areas of Juknokwon Bamboo
Forest and Gwanbangjerim
Forest
Fee: Check website
Location: 전라남도 담양군 담양읍
죽녹원로 119 (담양읍)
About: It's held annually from end of April until May to promote the beautiful bamboo forest of Damyang. Visitors can also enjoy different shows and educational programs.
Lotus Lantern
Festival
When: 29.04 - 01.05
Where: Streets of Jongno,
Cheonggyecheon Stream,
Bongeunsa Temple,
Jogyesa Temple
Fee: Free
Location: 서울특별시 종로구
우정국로 55
About: A festival of 1000 years history where participants light lantern to wish happiness and well-being.
Jeonju International
Film Festival
When: 28.04 - 07.05
Where: Jeonju Dome
Fee: Depends on show
Location: 전라북도 전주시 완산구
전주객사2길 74
성실엔지니어링
About: An annual festival where different types of films are promoted to the audience for a better reach.
Gochang Green Barley
Field Festival
When: 20.04 - 15.05
Where: Hagwon Tourism Farm area
Fee: Check website
Location: 전라북도 고창군 공음면
학원농장길 158-6 (공음면)
About: It's held annually at the end of April and visitors can admire the beautiful barley fields. The fields from this region are appreciated by locals and considered more important than the ones of rice.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults ₩7000/
Kids&Seniors: ₩5000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
Herb Island Light Festival
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9000/ Kids: ₩7000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
Korean Folk Village
"Welcome to Joseon"
When: 26.03 - 26.06
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90
About: A great festival to witness real-life Joseon performances. Visitors can see actors walking through the village, acting as if they would be living in the Joseon era. One of the most attractive show is the marriage ceremony that takes place on the paths.
Chuncheon Puppet Festival
When: 01.04 - 31.12
Where: Chuncheon Puppet Theater
and around Chuncheon
Fee: Different for each program
Location: 강원도 춘천시 영서로 3017
(사농동)
About: The Chuncheon Puppet festival is the largest puppet festival in Asia and welcomes artists from all around the world. The festival takes place during all 4 seasons with different theme for each of them individually.
Korean Folk Village
Evening Festival
When: 09.04 - 06.11
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90 (보라동)
About: The festival showcases the beauty of traditional Korean houses at night during public holidays and holidays. It usually starts at 21:30 and it also presents a love story called "Yeonbun" through a media-performance. Joseon-style night-markets are also open.
Taean
Tulip Park
When: 09.04 - 09.05
Where: Korea Flower Park
Fee: Adults: ₩12.000
Kids/Teens: ₩9.000
Seniors/Groups ₩10.000
Location: 충청남도 태안군 안면읍 꽃지해안로 400
About: It's the largest flower festival in Korea offering its visitor a pleasant view of tulip fields divided into sections, each of them having a different style. Each year the theme could differs.
Cheongsando Slow
Walking Festival
When: 09.04 - 08.05
Where: Hwarangpo-gil, Cheongsando
Fee: Free
Location: 전라남도 완도군 청산면
About: Held every April, it offer a beautiful scenery of the canola blossoms and barley while enjoying sea behind them. Visitors can watch different programs and shows as well.
Gochang Green Barley
Field Festival
When: 20.04 - 15.05
Where: Hagwon Tourism Farm area
Fee: Check website
Location: 전라북도 고창군 공음면
학원농장길 158-6 (공음면)
About: It's held annually at the end of April and visitors can admire the beautiful barley fields. The fields from this region are appreciated by locals and considered more important than the ones of rice.
Moonlight Tour at
Changdeokgung Palace
When: 21.04 - 12.06
Where: Changdeokgung Palace
Fee: ₩30.000 online reservation here
Location: 서울특별시 종로구 율곡로 53
(학)덕성학원 해영회관
About: It's a cultural festival where you can enjoy the beauty of Changdeokgung Palace, an UNESCO World heritage.
Damyang
Bamboo Festival
When: 27.04 - 05.05
Where: Areas of Juknokwon Bamboo
Forest and Gwanbangjerim
Forest
Fee: Check website
Location: 전라남도 담양군 담양읍
죽녹원로 119 (담양읍)
About: It's held annually from end of April until May to promote the beautiful bamboo forest of Damyang. Visitors can also enjoy different shows and educational programs.
Busan International
Short Film Festival
When: 27.04 - 02.05
Where: Busan Cinema Center & BNK
Busan Bank Art Cinema theater
Fee: Opening ceremony ₩7,000 won Showing: 18+: ₩7,000 won
+18: ₩5,000 won
BNK Busan Bank: free
Closing ceremony: free
Location: 부산광역시 해운대구
수영강변대로 120 (우동)
About: It mainly supports the short-film industry in Korea however, it also promotes the ones from other countries as well.
Busan Lotus
Lantern Festival
When: 22.04 - 08.05
Where: Songsanghyeon Plaza,
Busan Citizen's Park
Fee: Free
Location: 부산광역시 부산진구
동성로112번길 121-1
About: An annual festival where visitors can experience the cultural celebration of Buddha. They can lightning different sizes and types of lotus lanterns and enjoying different programs for this important day.
Jeonju International
Film Festival
When: 28.04 - 07.05
Where: Jeonju Dome
Fee: Depends on show
Location: 전라북도 전주시 완산구
전주객사2길 74
성실엔지니어링
About: An annual festival where different types of films are promoted to the audience for a better reach.
Royal Ancestral Memorial
Rite of Joseon
When: 01.05 - 01.05
Where: Jongmyo Shrine,
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Fee: Free
Location: 서울특별시 종로구 종로 157
About: It's a ritual held every year on the first Sunday of May. Starting with eogahaengnyeol, the well-known royal parade dating from the Joseon dynasty.
Lotus Lantern
Festival
When: 29.04 - 01.05
Where: Streets of Jongno,
Cheonggyecheon Stream,
Bongeunsa Temple,
Jogyesa Temple
Fee: Free
Location: 서울특별시 종로구
우정국로 55
About: A festival of 1000 years history where participants light lantern to wish happiness and well-being.
Seoul
Rose Festival
When: 02.05 - 22.05
Where: Junghwa Sports Park
Fee: Free
Location: 서울특별시 중랑구 묵동
서울 중랑구 묵동 375
About: An annual festival hold every May to let visitors enjoyed the view of a 5.15 km long roses tunnel. The festival also showcases a few performances and activities, and each day present a different theme.
Namwon Chunhyang
Festival
When: 04.05 - 08.05
Where: Area of Gwanghalluwon
Garden
Fee: Check website
Location: 전라북도 남원시
요천로 1447 광한루
About: It's held annually to promote the love story named Chunhyangjeon, of Chunhyang and Lee Mongryong. Visitors can enjoy the storytelling from performances and activities, and watch the beauty pageant as well(which is very well-known in Korea).
Hadong Wild Tea
Cultural Festival
When: 04.05 - 08.05
Where: Area of Tea Culture Center
(Hwagae-myeon &
Akyang-myeon, Hadong-gun)
Fee: Free
Location: 경상남도 하동군
쌍계로 571-25
About: Held annually every May, it's an opportunity to enjoy the view of green tea fields, pick some up and even try the tea. The tea from this zone was called "The King's green tea".
Daegaya
Festival
When: 05.05 - 08.05
Where: Areas of Daegaya Historical
Theme Tourist Site
and Daegaya-eup
Fee: Free
Location: 경상북도 고령군 대가야로
1216 대가야역사테마관광지
About: It's a festival that tries to promote the early nation Daegaya which lives on the Korean Peninsula. Visitors can learn about their culture and what they brought to Korea(Gayageum) and harvest strawberries.
Yeoncheon Paleolithic
Festival
When: 05.05 - 18.10
Where: Areas of Jeongok-ri Prehistoric
Site and Yeoncheon-gun
Fee: Check website
Location: 경기도 연천군 전곡읍
양연로 1510
About: It's a festival that promotes the Paleolithic age of Korea in the region were relics are most well preserved. Activities, performances and educational shows can also be enjoyed.
Yeongju Korea Seonbi
Culture Festival
When: 05.05 - 08.05
Where: Seonbichon Village &
Seosuseowon Confucian Academy
Fee: Free
Location: 경상북도 영주시 순흥면
소백로 2796
About: This festival promotes the seonbi ideology which is the base of Korean moral culture. Visitors can learn about it and how it affects one's lifestyle. Many other performances and activities will be held as well.
Seoul Grand Park
Rose Festival
When: 11.05 - 23.06
Where: Seoul Grand Park
Themed Garden
Fee: Adults: ₩2.000
Teens: ₩1.500
Kids: ₩1.000
Location: 경기도 과천시
대공원광장로 102 (막계동)
About: Held at the Gwacheon Seoul Grand Park's Themed Garden annually in May to let visitors enjoy the few of blossomed roses.
Royal Culture
Festival
When: 10.05 - 22.05
Where: The 5 Palaces, Jongmyo
Shrine, Sajikdan Altar
Fee: Check website
Location: 울특별시 종로구 사직로 161
About: This event gives visitor the possibility to learn more about the 5 palaces(Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung), Jongmyo Shrine and Sajikdan Altar.
Yeongyang Wild
Greens Festival
When: 12.05 - 15.05
Where: Yeongyang-gun Office,
Ilwolsan Mountrain areas
Location: 경상북도 영양군 영양읍
군청길 37
About: This festival is made to appreciate the wild greens which are considered a gift from mother nature. These are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber, and also used in a many Korean dishes. Visitors can participate at gathering greens and eating bibimbap made in the giant bowl.
Gijisi Juldarigi
Folk Festival
When: 13.05 - 15.05
Where: Gijisi Juldarigi Museum
Fee: Free
Location: 충청남도 당진시 송악읍
안틀모시길 11
About: It promotes Juldarigi, a tug-of-war game, a traditional folk tradition. It used to be played to wish for fortune a a peaceful new years.
Everland Flower
Art & Market
When: 13.05 - 12.06
Where: Everland
Fee: Check website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구 포곡읍
에버랜드로 199 (포곡읍
About: A 22.000 m² rose garden open in every May for visitors to enjoy the flower, take pictures and go to the amusement park.
Boseong Aromatic
Tea Festival
When: 15.05 - 25.05
Where: Area of Korean Tea
Cultural Park
Fee: Check website
Location: 전라남도 보성군 보성읍
녹차로 775
About: Being the largest producer of tea Boseong holds this festival to let visitor experience activities as picking tea, making tea, and trying tea snacks. People can also enjoy tea ceremonies, performances, and buy tea.
Yongdaeri
Hwangtae Festival
When: 18.05 - 22.05
Where: Yongdae 3-ri Intersection,
Buk-myeon, Inje-gun
Fee: Free, some programs have fees
Location: 강원도 인제군 북면
용대3리 삼거리
About: This event is local try to make their pollack eating culture more popular. Is an economy boost and share of information at the same time. Visitors can eat pollack and learn through different programs about it.
Chuncheon
Mime Festival
When: 15.05 - 25.05
Where: Area of Chuncheon
Fee: Different for each program
Location: 강원도 춘천시 전역
About: The Chuncheon mime festival is the only one in Korea and one of the 3 in the world. The artists offer extraordinary performances in the entire city, both outdoors and indoors.
Each year the festival has a unique theme and all performers have to prepare activities based on that.
Hongseong
Hero Festival
When: 18.05 - 22.05
Where: Area of Hongjuseong Fortress
Fee: Free, some programs have fees
Location: 충청남도 홍성군 홍성읍
아문길 27
About: This festival helps visitors to learn about their heroes: Han Yong-un (fighter who stood against the Japanese), General Choi Yeong, Han Seong-jun(master of fold dance), Kim Jwa-jin(won Battle of Cheongsanni), Seong Sam-mun(a schoalr who fought against injustice).
Haeundae
Sand Festival
When: 20.05 - 23.05
Where: Haeundae Beach,
Haeundae plaza area
Fee: Free
Location: 부산광역시 해운대구 우동
About: The only type of event in Korea, people can come to this beautiful summer vacation hotspot and enjoy the sand, view and engage in different activities and programs.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults ₩7000/
Kids&Seniors: ₩5000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
Herb Island Light Festival
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9000/ Kids: ₩7000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
Korean Folk Village
"Welcome to Joseon"
When: 26.03 - 26.06
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90
About: A great festival to witness real-life Joseon performances. Visitors can see actors walking through the village, acting as if they would be living in the Joseon era. One of the most attractive show is the marriage ceremony that takes place on the paths.
Moonlight Tour at
Changdeokgung Palace
When: 21.04 - 12.06
Where: Changdeokgung Palace
Fee: ₩30.000 online reservation here
Location: 서울특별시 종로구 율곡로 53
(학)덕성학원 해영회관
About: It's a cultural festival where you can enjoy the beauty of Changdeokgung Palace, an UNESCO World heritage.
Chuncheon Puppet Festival
When: 01.04 - 31.12
Where: Chuncheon Puppet Theater
and around Chuncheon
Fee: Different for each program
Location: 강원도 춘천시 영서로 3017
(사농동)
About: The Chuncheon Puppet festival is the largest puppet festival in Asia and welcomes artists from all around the world. The festival takes place during all 4 seasons with different theme for each of them individually.
Korean Folk Village
Evening Festival
When: 09.04 - 06.11
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90 (보라동)
About: The festival showcases the beauty of traditional Korean houses at night during public holidays and holidays. It usually starts at 21:30 and it also presents a love story called "Yeonbun" through a media-performance. Joseon-style night-markets are also open.
Yeoncheon Paleolithic
Festival
When: 05.05 - 18.10
Where: Areas of Jeongok-ri Prehistoric
Site and Yeoncheon-gun
Fee: Check website
Location: 경기도 연천군 전곡읍
양연로 1510
About: It's a festival that promotes the Paleolithic age of Korea in the region were relics are most well preserved. Activities, performances and educational shows can also be enjoyed.
Seoul Grand Park
Rose Festival
When: 11.05 - 23.06
Where: Seoul Grand Park
Themed Garden
Fee: Adults: ₩2.000
Teens: ₩1.500
Kids: ₩1.000
Location: 경기도 과천시
대공원광장로 102 (막계동)
About: Held at the Gwacheon Seoul Grand Park's Themed Garden annually in May to let visitors enjoy the few of blossomed roses.
Everland Flower
Art & Market
When: 13.05 - 12.06
Where: Everland
Fee: Check website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구 포곡읍
에버랜드로 199 (포곡읍
About: A 22.000 m² rose garden open in every May for visitors to enjoy the flower, take pictures and go to the amusement park.
Busan International
Magic Festival
When: 01.06 - 13.11
Where: Varies by event
Fee: Varies by event
Location: 부산광역시 남구 못골번영로
71번길 74 부산예술대학
About: The largest festival of magic in the world. It starts with an beautiful ceremony and offers many different programs and activities for the visitors to enjoy throughout the whole period.
Hansan Ramie
Fabric Cultural Festival
When: 21.04 - 12.06
Where: Area of Hansan Mosi Museum
and Hansan Traditional Market
Fee: Free
Location: 충청남도 서천군 한산면
충절로 1089
About:A festival where you can learn about ramie frabic(mosi in Korean) which is a recognized UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. You can try mosi clothes and enjoy other activities.
Busan International
Dance Festival
When: 03.06- 05.06
Where: Area of Haeundae beach,
Busan Cinema Center,
Haneulyeon Theatre
Fee: Varies
Location: 부산광역시 해운대구
해운대해변로265번길 6
해운대우체국및연수원
About: This is one of the largest dance events in Korea and it showcases many performances of dancers from all around the world of any genre.
Gimje
Moaksan Festival
When: 17.06 - 19.06
Where: Moaksan auto camping lot
special stage
Fee: Free
Location: 전라북도 김제시 모악로 455
김제시 관광안내소
About: This event promotes the beauty of the mountain and the many religious place as: Geumsansa Temple and Confucian-inspired Geumsan Church. The temple has a history of 1.400 years.
Seoul Drum
Festival
When: 17.06 - 18.06
Where: Nodeulseom Island
Fee: Free
Location: 서울특별시 용산구
양녕로 445
About: One of the few events of this kind, it offers participants the opportunity to enjoy performances of artists and bands form Korea and abroad and to learn percussion from specialists at the booths.
Everland Summer
Water Fun
When: 17.06- 28.08
Where: Everland
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구
포곡읍 에버랜드로 199
About: Everland offers one of the most visited attraction during the summer for its water festival. Visitors can enjoy water show, fireworks, and many other activities and program on this theme.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01 - 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults ₩7000/
Kids&Seniors: ₩5000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
Herb Island Light Festival
When: 01.01 - 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9000/ Kids: ₩7000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
Chuncheon Puppet Festival
When: 01.04 - 31.12
Where: Chuncheon Puppet Theater
and around Chuncheon
Fee: Different for each program
Location: 강원도 춘천시 영서로 3017
(사농동)
About: The Chuncheon Puppet festival is the largest puppet festival in Asia and welcomes artists from all around the world. The festival takes place during all 4 seasons with different theme for each of them individually.
Busan International
Magic Festival
When: 01.06 - 13.11
Where: Varies by event
Fee: Varies by event
Location: 부산광역시 남구 못골번영로
71번길 74 부산예술대학
About: The largest festival of magic in the world. It starts with an beautiful ceremony and offers many different programs and activities for the visitors to enjoy throughout the whole period.
Korean Folk Village
Evening Festival
When: 09.04 - 06.11
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90 (보라동)
About: The festival showcases the beauty of traditional Korean houses at night during public holidays and holidays. It usually starts at 21:30 and it also presents a love story called "Yeonbun" through a media-performance. Joseon-style night-markets are also open.
Yeoncheon Paleolithic
Festival
When: 05.05 - 18.10
Where: Areas of Jeongok-ri Prehistoric
Site and Yeoncheon-gun
Fee: Check website
Location: 경기도 연천군 전곡읍
양연로 1510
About: It's a festival that promotes the Paleolithic age of Korea in the region were relics are most well preserved. Activities, performances and educational shows can also be enjoyed.
Everland Summer
Water Fun
When: 17.06 - 28.08
Where: Everland
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구
포곡읍 에버랜드로 199
About: Everland offers one of the most visited attraction during the summer for its water festival. Visitors can enjoy water show, fireworks, and many other activities and program on this theme.
Music in PyeongChang
When: 02.07 - 23.07
Where: Pyeongchang Alpensia &
areas of Gangwon-do
Fee: Check the website
Location: 강원도 평창군 솔봉로 325
알펜시아 리조트
About: This festival it's being held to help future musicians and music lovers to enjoy different programs and shows alongside the beauty of Gangwon city.
Busan
Port Festival
When: 02.07 - 03.07
Where: Outdoor parking lot of Busan
Port International Ferry
Terminal & Yeongdo National
Maritime Museum areas
Fee: Reservation on the website
Location: 부산광역시 영도구 해양로
301번길 45 국립해양박물관
About: An annual festival for the port of Busan and its culture. Local businesses and universities also participate with activities and programs.
Daegu Colorful Festival
When: 09.07 - 10.07
Where: Area of Gukchaebosang-ro
Fee: Free
Location: 대구광역시 중구 국채보상로
About: An annual festival in which many performances are presented to the visitors especially the art activities. The most attractive program of this event is the Colorful Parade.
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
When: 07.07 - 17.07
Where: Bucheon City Hall Grass
Plaza, Eoulmadang, and others
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 부천시
길주로 210 (중동)
About: A wonderful event which present to the visitors movies that are futuristic and with a creative view. It's one of the most important festival in Bucheon.
Daegu
Chimac Festival
When: 06.07- 10.08
Where: Area of Duryu Park in Daegu
Fee: Free
Location: 대구광역시 달서구
공원순환로 36
About: A very exciting festival that promotes the Korean culture of eating chicken(치킨) and drinking beer(맥주/maekju) - 치맥. People can drink and eat while enjoying different activities, programs and EDM music.
Buyeo Seodong
Lotus Festival
When: 14.07 - 17.07
Where: Buyeo Seodong Park
(Gungnamji Pond) area
Fee: Free
Location: 충청남도 부여군 부여읍
궁남로 52 (부여읍)
About: A festival held every July to enjoy the lotus flower blooming. The event is designed on a love story and the whole background is made to go with the natural scenery. It is a perfect location to take wonderful photos.
Muan White Lotus Festival
When: 21.07 - 24.07
Where: Hoesan White Lotus Pond,
Muan
Fee: Free
Location: 전라남도 무안군
일로읍 산정리
About: Being the largest region of producing white lotus flower in Asia, it's perfect to host this festival. People can enjoy the view and the activities made on the lotus theme.
Boryeong
Mud Festival
When: 16.07 - 15.08
Where: Areas of Boryeong Mud
Theme Park
Fee: Adult ₩12.000 Teens ₩9.000
Kids ₩6.000
Location: 충청남도 보령시 신흑동
About: An annual festival which has a great popularity among the foreigners, being the event with most international visitors in whole Korea. People can enjoy the benefits of the mud and the music and programs offered by the festival.
Geoje Marine Festival
When: 29.07 - 31.07
Where: Jisepo Harbor Park
Fee: Free
Location: 경상남도 거제시
지세포해안로 15-44
About: An annual festival to let visitors participate in different water activities as specific sports, eating fresh raw fish, shopping at evening markets, and having a blast at the concert of many Korean idols and bands.
Taebaek
Sunflower Festival
When: 22.07 - 15.08
Where: Guwau Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 강원도 태백시
구와우길 38-20 (황지동)
About: A special occasion for visitors to enjoy the view of this endless field of 300 different species of sunflowers. Activities on this theme can also be appreciated.
Donggang International
Photo Festival
When: 22.07 - 09.10
Where: DongGang Museum of
Photography
Yeongwol Culture & Arts Center
Fee: Check the website
Location: 강원도 영월군 영월읍
영월로 1909-10
About: This festival is meant for professional Korean and international photographers and amateur photographers. People can enjoy the galleries and participate in workshops.
Sinchon Water
Gun Festival
When: 30.07 - 31.07
Where: Area of Yonsei-ro road in
Sinchon
Fee: ₩12.000
Location: 서울특별시 서대문구
창천동 18-63 (창천동)
About: Starting as a small event for fun, ended up as an annual festival to cool off from the summer heat. Participants can enjoy the concert from Korean artists and have fun with the water guns.
Bonghwa
Sweetfish Festival
When: 30.07 - 07.08
Where: Gym park and Naeseongcheon
Stream area in Bonghwa-eup
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경상북도 봉화군 봉화읍
내성리
About: This zone's sweetfish is very popular, as it has been knows as the tribute given to the Kid during Joseon dynasty. Visitors can enjoy the water activities to cool off and those who participate in the fishing can eat their catch.
Jeongnamjin Jangheung
Water Festival
When: 30.07 - 07.08
Where: Areas of Tamjingang River and
Cypress Forest Woodland
Fee: Free
Location: 전라남도 장흥군
장흥읍 건산리
About: Held next to Tamjingang River and Jangheung Lake, this festival promotes the beauty of these 2 places and to help people cool off during summer. Many activities and fun from playing with cool water.
Busan Sea Festival
When: 30.07 - 07.08
Where: Haeundae , Gwangalli,
Dadaepo, Songdo and
Songjeong Beaches.
Fee: Free
Location: 부산광역시 연제구
월드컵대로 344 부산아시아드주경기장
About: An annual festival in which people can enjoy different activities and cultural programs specific to the ocean side of Korea. Every beach has its own programs.
Everland Flower
Art & Market
When: 13.05 - 12.06
Where: Everland
Fee: Check website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구 포곡읍
에버랜드로 199 (포곡읍
About: A 22.000 m² rose garden open in every May for visitors to enjoy the flower, take pictures and go to the amusement park.
Busan International
Magic Festival
When: 01.06 - 13.11
Where: Varies by event
Fee: Varies by event
Location: 부산광역시 남구 못골번영로
71번길 74 부산예술대학
About: The largest festival of magic in the world. It starts with an beautiful ceremony and offers many different programs and activities for the visitors to enjoy throughout the whole period.
Herb Island Light Festival
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9000/ Kids: ₩7000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults ₩7000/
Kids&Seniors: ₩5000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
Chuncheon Puppet Festival
When: 01.04 - 31.12
Where: Chuncheon Puppet Theater
and around Chuncheon
Fee: Different for each program
Location: 강원도 춘천시 영서로 3017
(사농동)
About: The Chuncheon Puppet festival is the largest puppet festival in Asia and welcomes artists from all around the world. The festival takes place during all 4 seasons with different theme for each of them individually.
Korean Folk Village
Evening Festival
When: 09.04 - 06.11
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90 (보라동)
About: The festival showcases the beauty of traditional Korean houses at night during public holidays and holidays. It usually starts at 21:30 and it also presents a love story called "Yeonbun" through a media-performance. Joseon-style night-markets are also open.
Yeoncheon Paleolithic
Festival
When: 05.05 - 18.10
Where: Areas of Jeongok-ri Prehistoric
Site and Yeoncheon-gun
Fee: Check website
Location: 경기도 연천군 전곡읍
양연로 1510
About: It's a festival that promotes the Paleolithic age of Korea in the region were relics are most well preserved. Activities, performances and educational shows can also be enjoyed.
Everland Summer
Water Fun
When: 17.06 - 28.08
Where: Everland
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구
포곡읍 에버랜드로 199
About: Everland offers one of the most visited attraction during the summer for its water festival. Visitors can enjoy water show, fireworks, and many other activities and program on this theme.
Daegu
Chimac Festival
When: 06.07- 10.08
Where: Area of Duryu Park in Daegu
Fee: Free
Location: 대구광역시 달서구
공원순환로 36
About: A very exciting festival that promotes the Korean culture of eating chicken(치킨) and drinking beer(맥주/maekju) - 치맥. People can drink and eat while enjoying different activities, programs and EDM music.
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
When: 16.07 - 15.08
Where: Areas of Boryeong Mud
Theme Park
Fee: Adult ₩12.000 Teens ₩9.000
Kids ₩6.000
Location: 충청남도 보령시 신흑동
About: An annual festival which has a great popularity among the foreigners, being the event with most international visitors in whole Korea. People can enjoy the benefits of the mud and the music and programs offered by the festival.
Donggang International
Photo Festival
When: 22.07 - 09.10
Where: DongGang Museum of
Photography
Yeongwol Culture & Arts Center
Fee: Check the website
Location: 강원도 영월군 영월읍
영월로 1909-10
About: This festival is meant for professional Korean and international photographers and amateur photographers. People can enjoy the galleries and participate in workshops.
Taebaek
Sunflower Festival
When: 22.07 - 15.08
Where: Guwau Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 강원도 태백시
구와우길 38-20 (황지동)
About: A special occasion for visitors to enjoy the view of this endless field of 300 different species of sunflowers. Activities on this theme can also be appreciated.
Jeongnamjin Jangheung
Water Festival
When: 30.07 - 07.08
Where: Areas of Tamjingang River and
Cypress Forest Woodland
Fee: Free
Location: 전라남도 장흥군
장흥읍 건산리
About: Held next to Tamjingang River and Jangheung Lake, this festival promotes the beauty of these 2 places and to help people cool off during summer. Many activities and fun from playing with cool water.
Hongcheon
Beer Festival
When: 03.08 - 07.08
Where: Tori Forest in City Forest Park
Fee: Free
Location: 강원도 홍천군 홍천읍
갈마곡리
About: being held next to largest beer factory and craft beer brewery from Korea, it gives people the opportunity to drink beer during this hot summer and participate in different activities while enjoying a concert. The World Wet Dance Contest is a hotspot here.
Busan Sea Festival
When: 30.07 - 07.08
Where: Haeundae , Gwangalli,
Dadaepo, Songdo and
Songjeong Beaches.
Fee: Free
Location: 부산광역시 연제구
월드컵대로 344 부산아시아드주경기장
About: An annual festival in which people can enjoy different activities and cultural programs specific to the ocean side of Korea. Every beach has its own programs.
Bonghwa
Sweetfish Festival
When: 30.07 - 07.08
Where: Gym park and Naeseongcheon
Stream area in Bonghwa-eup
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경상북도 봉화군 봉화읍
내성리
About: This zone's sweetfish is very popular, as it has been knows as the tribute given to the Kid during Joseon dynasty. Visitors can enjoy the water activities to cool off and those who participate in the fishing can eat their catch.
Incheon Pentaport
Rock Festival
When: 05.08 - 08.08
Where: Incheon Songdo Moonlight
Festival Park
Fee: Check the website
Location: 인천광역시 연수구
센트럴로 350 (송도동)
About: Held annually to let rock fans enjoy a great line-up of artists from this genre group.
Tongyeong Hansan
Battle Festival
When: 06.08 - 14.08
Where: Donam Tourist Complex
and areas of Tongyeong
Fee: Free
Location: 경상남도 통영시중앙로 65
통영시립박물관
About: A festival that commemorates the Great Battle of Hansan. People can witness a great reenactment and children can experince wonderful activities at Yi Sun-sin Waterpark.
Taebaek
Sunflower Festival
When: 10.08 - 11.08
Where: Online
Fee: Free
Location: Online
About: A special occasion for people all around the world to shop online products from Korea and not only at great discounts and promotions. This event was made with the idea to promote the culture, tourism and shopping internationally with more trust. A even bigger period of this event is in January-February.
Jecheon International Music
& Film Festival
When: 11.08 - 16.08
Where: Magabox Jecheon,
CGV Jecheon, Uirimji Stage,
Jecheon Culture Center, etc.
Fee: Check the website
Location: 충청북도 제천시
의병대로18길 1 TTC영화관
About: This festival is meant to promote music themed films and it's the only one in Korea. People can enjoy movies from all around the world and performances from popular and less popular artists.
Seoul
Fringe Festival
When: 11.08 - 28.08
Where: Areas of Mapo-gu &
Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Fee: Check the website
Location: 서울특별시 마포구
증산로 87 (성산동)
About: An annual festival at which artists of any kind can come and express themselves. People can come and enjoy performances from dancers, singer, and artists from media art.
Daejeon International
Wine Festival
When: 28.08 - 26.08
Where: Daejeon Convention Center
Fee: ₩10.000
Location: 대전광역시 유성구
엑스포로 107 대전컨벤션센터
About: Many people enjoy drinking wine and this is the perfect event for them. This festival was firstly made to promote the Korean wine production in this region, but now it presents over 10.000 different types of wine from all around the world. Come with your own glass!
Muju
Firefly Festival
When: 27.08 - 04.09
Where: Area of Muju
Deungnamu Stadium
Fee: Free
Location: 전라북도 무주군
한풍루로 326-14 등나무운동장
About: Held every fall for people to enjoy the view of fireflies and engage in different activities/programs on this theme. Visitors can come to see both the fireflies and the marsh snail which are usually a snack of the fireflies.
Suwon
Culture Night
When: 12.08 - 14.08
Where: Area of Hwaseong
Temporary Palace
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 수원시 팔달구
정조로 825
About: A cultural festival to promote the zone's history at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Temporary Palace. People can enjoy the stories and media presented there.
Seoul Grand Park
Rose Festival
When: 11.05 - 23.06
Where: Seoul Grand Park
Themed Garden
Fee: Adults: ₩2.000
Teens: ₩1.500
Kids: ₩1.000
Location: 경기도 과천시
대공원광장로 102 (막계동)
About: Held at the Gwacheon Seoul Grand Park's Themed Garden annually in May to let visitors enjoy the few of blossomed roses.
Everland Flower
Art & Market
When: 13.05 - 12.06
Where: Everland
Fee: Check website
Location: 경기도 용인시 처인구 포곡읍
에버랜드로 199 (포곡읍
About: A 22.000 m² rose garden open in every May for visitors to enjoy the flower, take pictures and go to the amusement park.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults ₩7000/
Kids&Seniors: ₩5000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
Herb Island Light Festival
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9000/ Kids: ₩7000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
Chuncheon Puppet Festival
When: 01.04 - 31.12
Where: Chuncheon Puppet Theater
and around Chuncheon
Fee: Different for each program
Location: 강원도 춘천시 영서로 3017
(사농동)
About: The Chuncheon Puppet festival is the largest puppet festival in Asia and welcomes artists from all around the world. The festival takes place during all 4 seasons with different theme for each of them individually.
Busan International
Magic Festival
When: 01.06 - 13.11
Where: Varies by event
Fee: Varies by event
Location: 부산광역시 남구 못골번영로
71번길 74 부산예술대학
About: The largest festival of magic in the world. It starts with an beautiful ceremony and offers many different programs and activities for the visitors to enjoy throughout the whole period.
Korean Folk Village
Evening Festival
When: 09.04 - 06.11
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90 (보라동)
About: The festival showcases the beauty of traditional Korean houses at night during public holidays and holidays. It usually starts at 21:30 and it also presents a love story called "Yeonbun" through a media-performance. Joseon-style night-markets are also open.
Yeoncheon Paleolithic
Festival
When: 05.05 - 18.10
Where: Areas of Jeongok-ri Prehistoric
Site and Yeoncheon-gun
Fee: Check website
Location: 경기도 연천군 전곡읍
양연로 1510
About: It's a festival that promotes the Paleolithic age of Korea in the region were relics are most well preserved. Activities, performances and educational shows can also be enjoyed.
Donggang International
Photo Festival
When: 22.07 - 09.10
Where: DongGang Museum of
Photography
Yeongwol Culture & Arts Center
Fee: Check the website
Location: 강원도 영월군 영월읍
영월로 1909-10
About: This festival is meant for professional Korean and international photographers and amateur photographers. People can enjoy the galleries and participate in workshops.
Muju
Firefly Festival
When: 27.08 - 04.09
Where: Area of Muju
Deungnamu Stadium
Fee: Free
Location: 전라북도 무주군
한풍루로 326-14 등나무운동장
About: Held every fall for people to enjoy the view of fireflies and engage in different activities/programs on this theme. Visitors can come to see both the fireflies and the marsh snail which are usually a snack of the fireflies.
Icheon
Ceramics Festival
When: 02.09 - 03.10
Where: Yes Park
Fee: Free
Location: 경기도 이천시 신둔면
도자예술로5번길 109
About: A festival at which people can learn about the history and uniqueness of Icheon ceramics. Icheon is also a City of Creative Culture recognized by UNESCO. Visitors can learn about the differences between old and modern ceramic techniques.
Hyoseok
Cultural Festival
When: 03.09 - 12.09
Where: -
Fee: ₩2.000 - ₩5.000
Location: 강원도 평창군 봉평면
이효석길 157 (봉평면)
About: This festival promoted the author Lee Hyo Seok and his book "When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom". Visitors can learn about him and his novel, while participating in different programs and visiting his cultural village and the memorial hall made in his name.
Jeongseon
Arirang Festival
When: 15.09 - 18.09
Where: Arirang Center and online
Fee: Free
Location: 강원도 정선군 정선읍 봉양리
About: An annual festival to promote the intangible cultural heritage Jeongseon Arrirang. People participating can enjoy the Arrirang performance and win prizes in different activities and contests.
Jeonju International
Sori Festival
When: 16.09 - 25.09
Where: Sori Arts Center
Fee: Different for every program
Location: 전라북도 전주시 덕진구
소리로 31 소리문화전당
About: Held annually top help visitor enjoy the traditional Korean music and learn more about it. Different artists and performers come to brighten the city with the beauty of Korea's music.
Eumseong
Pumba Festival
When: 21.09 - 25.09
Where: Seolseong Park area
Fee: Free
Location: 충청북도 음성군 음성읍
설성공원길 28
About: This event promotes the Korean culture of street singer from the past. The used to sing on the streets, in street markets and villages in order to receive food, water and anything of help. Pumba or gakseori is a word with no specific meaning but used to keep the rhythm during performances.
Pohang International
Fireworks Festival
When: 23.09 - 25.09
Where: Areas of Hyeongsangang
Sports Park
Fee: Free
Location: 경상북도 포항시 남구 해도동
About: An annual festival at which people can enjoy a great firework show while having a picnic. There will also be a DJ party, lights works, and many other activities and programs for visitors to relax and have fun.
Siheung
Gaetgol Festival
When: 23.09 - 25.09
Where: Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 시흥시 동서로 287
갯골생태공원
About: Held at the Gaetgol Eco Park which is the world’s largest ecology art playground, it promotes the idea of people getting accustomed to ecology and learn about it through different activities and programs. Is a special event to learn more about appreciating the nature and its beauty.
Welcome
Daehakro
When: 24.09 - 30.10
Where: Areas of Daehakro
Fee: Free
Location: 서울특별시 종로구
대학로 120 (동숭동)
About: Held annually during the Fall season it promotes performances and activities of all kinds. Music, theatrical, non-verbal, dance, traditional, etc. Visitors come to learn more about the Korean culture and media and not only.
Gimje
Horizon Festival
When: 29.09 - 03.10
Where: Byeokgolje Reservoir Site in
Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
Fee: Free
Location: 전라북도 김제시
벽골제로 442
About: This event takes place every year with the idea of promoting one of the foundations of Korea, the farming culture. The them of this festival is the beautiful picture of the sky meeting the land. People take pictures of the far-distant horizon in the middle of Honam rice bowl .
Andong Mask
Dance Festival
When: 29.09 - 03.10
Where: Areas of downtown Andong
Fee: Check this website
Location: 경상북도 안동시
축제장길 200 탈춤공연장
About: The traditional Korean village located in Andong is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Entering the Hahoe village is like traveling back in time.
The festival period is 10 days, during which visitors can participate in various workshops, concerts, mask exhibitions, and plays in Korean folklore.
Gochang Moyang
Fortress Festival
When: 30.09 - 04.12
Where: Gochangeupseong Fortress
Fee: Check this website
Location: 전라북도 고창군 고창읍
모양성로 1
About: Locals celebrate their culture and pay tribute to the ancestors who built the fortress. Visitors can enjoy pansori performance, folk games, archery and farming music. Dapseongdori is a known activity: you carry a rock on your head and go around the fortress 3 times.
Bupyeong
Pungmul Festival
When: 30.09 - 02.10
Where: Bupyeong-daero,
Bupyeong Art Center
Fee: Free
Location: 인천광역시 부평구
부평대로 166 원평빌딩
About: An annual event that promotes the culture and tourism of Bupyeong. Visitor who come can watch a reenacting of the Bupyeong farming culture and enjoy the Pungmul, which is the music of Korean farmers.
Yeosu Jinnam
Turtle Ship Festival
When: 30.09 - 02.10
Where: Jongpo Marine Park
Fee: Free
Location: 전라남도 여수시
이순신광장로 146
About: Held to commemorate the victories of Admiral Yi Sun Sin's battles during Imjin War, it takes place every year. Visitors can learn about the Admiral and his history, and participate into activities and programs as: tongjeyeonggil-nori(road game), juldarigi(tug-of war), and others.
Wanju Wild
Food Festival
When: 30.09 - 02.10
Where: Area of Gosan Recreational
Forest
Fee: Free(payment for each program)
Location: 전라북도 완주군
고산휴양림로 246 고산휴양림
About: Held annually near Gosan Recreational Forest, visitors enjoy for 3 day food made by local and of wild animals from there. People can also participate in traditional games and activities and experience hand-fishing which is called cheonnyeop.
Oktoberfest
When: 30.09 - 02.10
Where: Area of German Village
Fee: Free
Location: 경상남도 남해군 독일로 89-7
About: This festival takes place every year in October to remember all the South Korean people who went to Germany during the 1960's and 1970's to work as miners and nurses. Those who came back established this village. During the festival visitors can enjoy German beer and food and participate into German activities.
Hanseong Baekje
Cultural Festival
When: 30.09 - 02.10
Where: Area of Nori Madang,
SeokchonLake, Pungnap
etc
Fee: Free(payment for each program)
Location: 서울특별시 송파구
올림픽로 326 송파구청
About: Held annually to celebrate the Hanseong era of the Baekje dynasty and is culture. Taking place around Mongchontoseong Fortress area, and many activities and programs can be enjoyed.
Hoengseong
Hanu Festival
When: 30.09 - 04.10
Where: Area of Hoengseong
Sports Stadium
Fee: Free
Location: 강원도 횡성군 문화체육로 47
종합운동장
About: Annually visitors can come to this event and buy Korean cattle(hanu) and other locally raised and harvested products at a special price. Other activities and performances can also be enjoyed.
Sancheong Medicinal
Herb Festival
When: 30.09 - 10.10
Where: Online
Fee: Free
Location: 경상남도 산청군 금서면 매촌
About: Held every September near Jirisan Mountain, guests learn about medicinal herbs, local culture, and even try medicinal herbs based products. Visitors also have the opportunity to wear Korean traditional clothes and play folk games. This zone is know as the area were over 1.000 types of medicinal herbs are found.
Ulsan
Onggi Festival
When: 30.09 - 03.10
Where: Area of Oegosan Onggi Village
Fee: Depends on the program
Location: 울산광역시 울주군 온양읍
외고산길 23
About: Held annually to promote the talents of Oegosan Onggi Village locals and products. People can learn from onggi artisans about it and experience making one during the workshops. Onggi is a Korean earthenware used to storage different things from food to herbs.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults ₩7000/
Kids&Seniors: ₩5000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
Yeoncheon Paleolithic
Festival
When: 05.05 - 18.10
Where: Areas of Jeongok-ri Prehistoric
Site and Yeoncheon-gun
Fee: Check website
Location: 경기도 연천군 전곡읍
양연로 1510
About: It's a festival that promotes the Paleolithic age of Korea in the region were relics are most well preserved. Activities, performances and educational shows can also be enjoyed.
Herb Island Light Festival
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9000/ Kids: ₩7000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
Busan International
Magic Festival
When: 01.06 - 13.11
Where: Varies by event
Fee: Varies by event
Location: 부산광역시 남구 못골번영로
71번길 74 부산예술대학
About: The largest festival of magic in the world. It starts with an beautiful ceremony and offers many different programs and activities for the visitors to enjoy throughout the whole period.
Korean Folk Village
Evening Festival
When: 09.04 - 06.11
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90 (보라동)
About: The festival showcases the beauty of traditional Korean houses at night during public holidays and holidays. It usually starts at 21:30 and it also presents a love story called "Yeonbun" through a media-performance. Joseon-style night-markets are also open.
Donggang International
Photo Festival
When: 22.07 - 09.10
Where: DongGang Museum of
Photography
Yeongwol Culture & Arts Center
Fee: Check the website
Location: 강원도 영월군 영월읍
영월로 1909-10
About: This festival is meant for professional Korean and international photographers and amateur photographers. People can enjoy the galleries and participate in workshops.
Icheon
Ceramics Festival
When: 02.09 - 03.10
Where: Yes Park
Fee: Free
Location: 경기도 이천시 신둔면
도자예술로5번길 109
About: A festival at which people can learn about the history and uniqueness of Icheon ceramics. Icheon is also a City of Creative Culture recognized by UNESCO. Visitors can learn about the differences between old and modern ceramic techniques.
Welcome
Daehakro
When: 24.09 - 30.10
Where: Areas of Daehakro
Fee: Free
Location: 서울특별시 종로구
대학로 120 (동숭동)
About: Held annually during the Fall season it promotes performances and activities of all kinds. Music, theatrical, non-verbal, dance, traditional, etc. Visitors come to learn more about the Korean culture and media and not only.
Gimje
Horizon Festival
When: 29.09 - 03.10
Where: Byeokgolje Reservoir Site in
Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
Fee: Free
Location: 전라북도 김제시
벽골제로 442
About: This event takes place every year with the idea of promoting one of the foundations of Korea, the farming culture. The them of this festival is the beautiful picture of the sky meeting the land. People take pictures of the far-distant horizon in the middle of Honam rice bowl .
Andong Mask
Dance Festival
When: 29.09 - 03.10
Where: Areas of downtown Andong
Fee: Check this website
Location: 경상북도 안동시
축제장길 200 탈춤공연장
About: The traditional Korean village located in Andong is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Entering the Hahoe village is like traveling back in time.
The festival period is 10 days, during which visitors can participate in various workshops, concerts, mask exhibitions, and plays in Korean folklore.
Gochang Moyang
Fortress Festival
When: 30.09 - 04.12
Where: Gochangeupseong Fortress
Fee: Check this website
Location: 전라북도 고창군 고창읍
모양성로 1
About: Locals celebrate their culture and pay tribute to the ancestors who built the fortress. Visitors can enjoy pansori performance, folk games, archery and farming music. Dapseongdori is a known activity: you carry a rock on your head and go around the fortress 3 times.
Bupyeong
Pungmul Festival
When: 30.09 - 02.10
Where: Bupyeong-daero,
Bupyeong Art Center
Fee: Free
Location: 인천광역시 부평구
부평대로 166 원평빌딩
About: An annual event that promotes the culture and tourism of Bupyeong. Visitor who come can watch a reenacting of the Bupyeong farming culture and enjoy the Pungmul, which is the music of Korean farmers.
Yeosu Jinnam
Turtle Ship Festival
When: 30.09 - 02.10
Where: Jongpo Marine Park
Fee: Free
Location: 전라남도 여수시
이순신광장로 146
About: Held to commemorate the victories of Admiral Yi Sun Sin's battles during Imjin War, it takes place every year. Visitors can learn about the Admiral and his history, and participate into activities and programs as: tongjeyeonggil-nori(road game), juldarigi(tug-of war), and others.
Wanju Wild
Food Festival
When: 30.09 - 02.10
Where: Area of Gosan Recreational
Forest
Fee: Free(payment for each program)
Location: 전라북도 완주군
고산휴양림로 246 고산휴양림
About: Held annually near Gosan Recreational Forest, visitors enjoy for 3 day food made by local and of wild animals from there. People can also participate in traditional games and activities and experience hand-fishing which is called cheonnyeop.
Oktoberfest
When: 30.09 - 02.10
Where: Area of German Village
Fee: Free
Location: 경상남도 남해군 독일로 89-7
About: This festival takes place every year in October to remember all the South Korean people who went to Germany during the 1960's and 1970's to work as miners and nurses. Those who came back established this village. During the festival visitors can enjoy German beer and food and participate into German activities.
Hanseong Baekje
Cultural Festival
When: 30.09 - 02.10
Where: Area of Nori Madang,
SeokchonLake, Pungnap
etc
Fee: Free(payment for each program)
Location: 서울특별시 송파구
올림픽로 326 송파구청
About: Held annually to celebrate the Hanseong era of the Baekje dynasty and is culture. Taking place around Mongchontoseong Fortress area, and many activities and programs can be enjoyed.
Ulsan
Onggi Festival
When: 30.09 - 03.10
Where: Area of Oegosan Onggi Village
Fee: Depends on the program
Location: 울산광역시 울주군 온양읍
외고산길 23
About: Held annually to promote the talents of Oegosan Onggi Village locals and products. People can learn from onggi artisans about it and experience making one during the workshops. Onggi is a Korean earthenware used to storage different things from food to herbs.
Hoengseong
Hanu Festival
When: 30.09 - 04.10
Where: Area of Hoengseong
Sports Stadium
Fee: Free
Location: 강원도 횡성군 문화체육로 47
종합운동장
About: Annually visitors can come to this event and buy Korean cattle(hanu) and other locally raised and harvested products at a special price. Other activities and performances can also be enjoyed.
Sancheong Medicinal
Herb Festival
When: 30.09 - 10.10
Where: Online
Fee: Free
Location: 경상남도 산청군 금서면 매촌
About: Held every September near Jirisan Mountain, guests learn about medicinal herbs, local culture, and even try medicinal herbs based products. Visitors also have the opportunity to wear Korean traditional clothes and play folk games. This zone is know as the area were over 1.000 types of medicinal herbs are found.
Wonju Dynamic
Dancing Carnival
When: 01.10 - 03.10
Where: Wonju Dancing Performance
Stage and areas around Wonju
Fee: Depends on the program
Location: 강원도 원주시 단구로 170
(명륜동)
About: An event that promotes dance performances of different types from Korea. It's held annually by the citizens to let visitors enjoy the programs on a 100m long and 15m wide special runaway.
Iksan
Seodong Festival
When: 01.10 - 03.10
Where: Geumma Seodong Park
Fee: Free
Location: 전라북도 익산시 금마면
고도9길 41-14
About: Home to the popular love-story pf Prince Seodong and Princess Sunhwa. This year locals celebrate de 1400th anniversary of Baekje Kingdom, People can enjoy many performances, activites, and enjoy the
Incheon Soraepogu
Port Festival
When: 01.10 - 03.10
Where: Area of Soraepogu Port
(Haeoreum Park) &
Soraepogu Traditional Market
Fee: Free
Location: 인천광역시 남동구
장도로 86-17 (논현동)
About: Promoting the city's specialty of being an old fishing village, visitors from Korea and not only come to this festival to watch the fishing tools exhibits and to buy and try fresh fish from Sorae.
Great
Baekje Festival
When: 01.10 - 10.10
Where: Buyeo: Areas of
Gudeurae Plaza
Fee: Free
Location: 충청남도 부여군 백강로 135
About: An annual festival held in UNESCO-recognized sites that promotes the baekje culture and try to bring it to life through different activities, cultural programs and performances, folk games, Korean people dressed as in that time, and many others.
Korea
Wine Festival
When: 06.10 - 09.10
Where: Area of Rainbow
Healing Attraction
Fee: Free
Location: 충청북도 영동군
영동힐링로 117
About: Held in the largest region of grape production in Korea it promotes the only wine industry are in the country. Visitors can learn about the grape farming, wine products and participate in wine sampling from local wine production.
Gyeryong World Military
Culture Expo
When: 7.10 - 23.10
Where: Area of Gyeryong Runway
Fee: Adults ₩8000/ Teens ₩3000 Kids ₩2000/ Seniors ₩6000
Location: 충청남도 계룡시 신도안면
정장리 16
About: An annual festival to promote the military culture of many countries and Korea's Military Service. Many other types of performances can be enjoyed as military bands shows.
Namdo
Food Festival
When: 07.10 - 09.10
Where: Area of Yeosu Expo 2012
Fee: Free
Location: 전라남도 여수시 박람회길 1
(덕충동)
About: Mainly made to welcome visitors to eat delicious Korean food and drinks, this event also offers great performances from different artists(solo/bands), fireworks show, quiz contests, and many other programs. The highlight is the Jelolanam-do accent competition.
Gangeung
Coffee Festival
When: 07.10 - 10.10
Where: Areas of Gangneung
Fee: Free
Location: 강원도 강릉시 경강로
2021번길 9-1 명주예술마당
About: Taking place annually in October, visitor come to taste the coffee of various coffee shops from Korea and participate in seminars hold by coffee specialists. There will also be cultural activities, performances and contests.
Jinan Red
Ginseng Festival
When: 07.10 - 10.10
Where: North region of Maisan
Mountain / Jinan Gowon Market
Fee: Free
Location: 전라북도 진안군
마이산로 160
About: Every October people come to this specialized zone in red ginseng growing. Visitors can buy red ginseng and products made out of it and a discounted price, eat food, participate in different ginseng related programs.
Imsil N
Cheese Festival
When: 07.10 - 10.10
Where: Areas of Imsil Cheese Theme
Park and Imsil Cheese Village
Fee: Depends on the program
Location: 전라북도 임실군 성수면
도인2길 50 (성수면)
About: An event at which visitors can try and buy different cheese based products made by the Imsil locals at special prices. There will be aCheese Theme Park with 9 unique thems and a total of 84 programs to make visitors feel like in a farytail.
Suwon Hwaseong
Cultural Festival
When: 7.10 - 09.10
Where: Suwon Hwaseong Fortress &
online channels
Fee: Mostly free, depends on program
Location: 경기도 수원시 팔달구
정조로 825 (남창동)
About: An annual festival where visitors can learn about the history of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Cultural performance, activities, and people dressed as in that time can be enjoyed.
World Human Rights
Cities Forum
When: 10.10 - 13.10
Where: Kim Dae-jung
Convention Center
Fee: Free
Location: 광주광역시 서구 상무누리로
30 김대중컨벤션센터
About: An annual event where human rights representatives, organizations, activists and stakeholders from the zone come and create a platform of networking for those interested in this topic.
Jinju Namgang Yudeung
(Lantern) Festival
When: 10.10 - 31.10
Where: Areas of Jinju Namgang River
and Jinjuseong Fortress
Fee: Free
Location: 경상남도 진주시 남강로 626
About: To commemorate the usage of floating lantern during the Jinjuseong Fortress battle(Imjin War) to keep the Japanese troops away from Namgang River, takes place annually. Visitors can come and watch the lanterns floating on the river and the parade of lanterns which are made by the local.
Seosan Haemieupseong
Fortress Festival
When: 7.10 - 09.10
Where: Haemieupseong Fortress area
Fee: Free
Location: 충청남도 서산시
남문2로 143 해미읍성
About: Taking place in every October, visitors come to learn more about the Haemieupseong Fortress. They can enjoy a great program during the night, a reenacting parade, cultural performances, traditional music and a fireworks show.
Sunchang Fermented
Food Festival
When: 14.10 - 16.10
Where: Area of Sunchang
Gochujang Village
Fee: Free
Location: 전라북도 순창군 순창읍
민속마을길 6-3
About: Taking place every fall seasons at the Korea's city of making traditional jang sauce, visitors can experience making Korean sauces and enjoying different programs, performances and activities.
Silla
Cultural Festival
When: 14.10 - 16.10
Where: Area of Gyeongju
Fee: Free
Location: 경상북도 경주시 중앙로 18
About: A great festival that takes place every year to promote the history of Silla. The locals participate in this festival with pride to show visitors their culture. Many traditional and cultural performances and activities are prepared. Programs that show the difference between modern and old Silla can also be enjoyed.
Gwangju
Chungjang Festival
When: 13.10 - 17.10
Where: May 18 Democracy Square,
Chungjang-ro, Geumnam-ro
Fee: Free
Location: 광주광역시 동구 서남로 1
About: Held on the Chungjang-ro street, an important street in Gwangju, is a place where the old meets the new. The 13 districts of this city shows of their uniqueness with a different theme each in the Chungjang Parade. Visitors can enjoy the '70s and 80's decorations, drink old-style tea and take black and white pictures.
Daejeon
Science Festival
When: 20.10 - 23.10
Where: Daegu Convention Center, etc.
Fee: Free
Location: 대전광역시 유성구
엑스포로 87
About: An annual festival which takes place at the hub of information and science of Korea. Visitors can enjoy the experience of learning about advanced technology and some activities related to literature, and workshops by which children are very attracted to,
Global
Innovator Festa
When: 27.10 - 28.10
Where: Daegu EXCO
Fee: Free
Location: 대구광역시 북구 엑스코로
10 대구전시컨벤션센터
About: A special annual event for start-ups to participate in different competitions, having talks from important guests and with global innovators. Participants can also go to start-up fairs and investment consulting, learn about the local tourism and other cultural concepts.
SIMF
(Seoul International Music Festival)
When: 22.10 - 30.10
Where: Seoul Arts Center, JCC Art Center Concert Hall, Others.
Fee: Depends on the performance
Location: 서울특별시 서초구
남부순환로 2406 예술의전당
About: An annual music festival which brings many worldwide known artists/bands of classical music genre. Different giveaways of ticket are organized to help more people join it.
Masan
Chrysanthemum Festival
When: 29.10 - 09.11
Where: Masan Marine New City
Fee: Mostly free
Location: 경상남도 창원시 마산합포구 해안대로 180 (월포동)
About: An annual festival to promote and increase the chrysanthemums market. Visitors can also watch different types of performances.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults ₩7000/
Kids&Seniors: ₩5000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
Herb Island Light Festival
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9000/ Kids: ₩7000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
Korean Folk Village
Evening Festival
When: 09.04 - 06.11
Where: Korean Folk Village
Fee: Check the website
Location: 경기도 용인시 기흥구
민속촌로 90 (보라동)
About: The festival showcases the beauty of traditional Korean houses at night during public holidays and holidays. It usually starts at 21:30 and it also presents a love story called "Yeonbun" through a media-performance. Joseon-style night-markets are also open.
Busan International
Magic Festival
When: 01.06 - 13.11
Where: Varies by event
Fee: Varies by event
Location: 부산광역시 남구 못골번영로
71번길 74 부산예술대학
About: The largest festival of magic in the world. It starts with an beautiful ceremony and offers many different programs and activities for the visitors to enjoy throughout the whole period.
Gochang Moyang
Fortress Festival
When: 30.09 - 04.12
Where: Gochangeupseong Fortress
Fee: Check this website
Location: 전라북도 고창군 고창읍
모양성로 1
About: Locals celebrate their culture and pay tribute to the ancestors who built the fortress. Visitors can enjoy pansori performance, folk games, archery and farming music. Dapseongdori is a known activity: you carry a rock on your head and go around the fortress 3 times.
Masan
Chrysanthemum Festival
When: 29.10 - 09.11
Where: Masan Marine New City
Fee: Mostly free
Location: 경상남도 창원시 마산합포구 해안대로 180 (월포동)
About: An annual festival to promote and increase the chrysanthemums market. Visitors can also watch different types of performances.
Jeju Olle
Walking Festival
When: 03.11 - 05.11
Where: Jeju Olle Trail 11-13
Fee: Single: ₩35.000 Group: ₩30.000
Pre-order: ₩30.000 | ₩25.000
Location: 제주특별자치도 서귀포시
중정로 22
About: An annual event to promote the beauty of Jeju nature during the fall season. Visitor can enjoy lovely walks on the Island and watch performances and activities.
Busan
Fireworks Festival
When: 05.11 - 05.11
Where: Area of Gwangalli Beach
Fee: Free
Location: 부산광역시 수영구
광안해변로 219 (광안동)
About: held annually on the Gwangalli Beach, visitors can enjoy great fireworks shows, cultural activities, laser light events, and many other programs. The fireworks can also be seen extraordinary from Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.
E-World Illumination
When: 19.11- 31.12
Where: E-world
Fee: Adults ₩45.000/
Kids&Teens: ₩30.000/35.000
Location: 대구광역시 달서구
두류공원로 200
About: Called E-World Starlight Festival takes place at E-World and 83 Tower. People can enjoy the 15m Miracle Christmas Tree, the illuminated road, the garden with 100.000 LED roses, and Christmas activities and performances. This is a perfect opportunity to take amazing photos at the 10 million lights festival.
Holiday Market Itaewon
When: 17.12 [1PM - 6PM]
Where: Lit Lounge Itaewon
Fee: Free
Location: 이태원동 34-65
About: A Christmas vibe event held by Handmade Market Korea. People can buy handmade gifts and products offered by local entrepreneurs at their booths. Hot wine and other drinks, special songs and activities, and all the winter type of fun.
A raffle with prizes and other events can be enjoyed as well.
Seoul Lantern Festival
When: 19.12 - 31.12 [6PM-10PM]
Where: Gwangwhamun Square
Fee: Free
Location: 서울특별시 종로구 세종대로
172 5호선 광화문역
About: An annual event, Seoul Lantern Festival is one of the most popular and expected around wintertime in Seoul. People can admire the big paper lanterns and LED statues alongside Cheonggyecheon Stream. Compared to last year's edition this year will take place at Gwanghwamun Square.
Special activities will be held on the night of New Year's Eve +a countdown.
Ansan Starvillage Photoland
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Ansan Starvillage Photoland
Fee: Adults ₩7000/
Kids&Seniors: ₩5000
Location: 경기도 안산시 상록구
수인로 1723 (부곡동)
About: An all-year long festival by the express way of Ansan. It's a illuminated garden with life size animals and other things from real life presented under the Animal and Heart Village Light Festival.
Herb Island Light Festival
When: 01.01- 31.12
Where: Pocheon Herb Island
Fee: Adults ₩9000/ Kids: ₩7000
Location: 경기도 포천시 신북면
청신로947번길 35
About: An all-year long festival where people can enjoy the aromatic herb from January to October, and from November the winter lights. It creates a romantic atmosphere while offering great photo-zones, Santa Village with lights, and others.
Chuncheon Puppet Festival
When: 01.04 - 31.12
Where: Chuncheon Puppet Theater
and around Chuncheon
Fee: Different for each program
Location: 강원도 춘천시 영서로 3017
(사농동)
About: The Chuncheon Puppet festival is the largest puppet festival in Asia and welcomes artists from all around the world. The festival takes place during all 4 seasons with different theme for each of them individually.
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