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Naganeupseong Folk Culture Festival (낙안읍성 민속문화축제)

Naganeupseong Folk Culture Festival (낙안읍성 민속문화축제)

2024-09-26

30 Chungmin-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-749-8831

Naganeupseong Folk Culture Festival is held in Naganeupseong Walled Town, a Historic Site, featuring various programs that allow visitors to experience traditional folk food, gugak performances, circus acts and much more. There will also be historical events such as Baekjungnori (folk play), a recreation of the fortress construction, a horseback parade, and many other events.

Hwacheon Tomato Festival (화천토마토축제)

Hwacheon Tomato Festival (화천토마토축제)

2024-08-09

6 Munhwamaeul 1-gil, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-440-2912

The Hwacheon Tomato Festival is held annually over four consecutive days in August in the area of Culture Village in Sanae-myeon, Hwacheon-gun. Starting off with a pre-event on the eve of the opening, it is followed by various exhibitions, hands-on programs, performances including tables with seating for one thousand people, finding a tomato gold ring, let’s play with tomato, tomato summer festival, tomato soccer, children’s swimming pool, and other varied programs related to tomatoes. Tomato sales and other programs will give excitement to every visitor.

Seosan Haemieupseong Festival (서산해미읍성축제)

Seosan Haemieupseong Festival (서산해미읍성축제)

2025-01-09

143 Nammun 2-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-660-2697

The Seosan Haemi Eupseong Festival is a cultural festival held at Seosan Haemieupseong Walled Town, an ancient fortress with a 600-year history. The festival combines light, music, and the historic fortress to create a fantastic nighttime scenery and offers content for all generations. During the day, visitors can enjoy sophisticated performances while picnicking, and at night, they can partake in a vibrant evening stroll.

Donggang International Photo Festival (동강국제사진제)

Donggang International Photo Festival (동강국제사진제)

2022-09-19

1909-10, Yeongwol-ro, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-375-4554

Donggang International Photo Festival is a representative photo festival with a wide range of participants, such as photography enthusiasts, national and international photographers, and the residents of Yeongwol, Gangwon-do. The festival is comprised of the Main Exhibition, DongGang Photography Award Exhibition, International Open Call, Photojournalists Exhibition, Gangwon Province Photographers Exhibition, Yeongwol County Photographers Exhibition, Elementary School Photo Diary Exhibition, Street Installation Exhibition and Workshop (Yeongwol Photo Tour Program, Continuing Education Exhibition, Artist Talk, Elementary Students Workshop).

Daegu Chimac Festival (대구치맥페스티벌)

Daegu Chimac Festival (대구치맥페스티벌)

2025-01-03

36 Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-248-9998

The Daegu Chimac Festival celebrates the beloved Korean combination of chicken and beer, a pairing appreciated worldwide thanks to K-dramas. While this combo is enjoyable year-round, it‘s especially delightful on hot summer nights. Known for its scorching summer heat, Daegu, nicknamed “Daefrica” due to its high temperatures, hosts the Chimac Festival every summer. The festival runs from day to night, featuring the popular Chimac Ice Pub, where attendees can cool their feet in icy water while enjoying chicken and beer. The Premium Chimac Club offers EDM parties and performances by various artists. At 9:09 p.m., everyone raises their glasses for a collective toast, among other exciting events.

◎ Age Requirement for Drinking at the Chimac Festival!
Per Korean law, purchasing alcoholic drinks is limited to people aged 19 or over. In order to drink beer, you must have your ID card or (a copy of) your passport.

Silla Cultural Festival (신라문화제)

Silla Cultural Festival (신라문화제)

2024-07-17

Nodong-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-777-6782~4

Silla Cultural Festival is held to promote the excellence of Silla history and culture and to give pride to Gyeongju residents. The festival features a combination of traditional and modern aspects.

Cancelled: Taean Lily Garden (태안 백합꽃 정원)

Cancelled: Taean Lily Garden (태안 백합꽃 정원)

2022-05-30

200, Mageompo-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-675-9200

Taean Lily Garden festival is held annually in spring when lilies are at their peak. As such, the festival grounds are filled with the aromatic scent of these beautiful flowers in a rainbow of hues and designs.

Cancelled: Seoul Grand Park Rose Festival (서울대공원 장미원축제)

Cancelled: Seoul Grand Park Rose Festival (서울대공원 장미원축제)

2022-05-30

102, Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-500-7335, 7337

Seoul Grand Park Rose Festival is held at Gwacheon Seoul Grand Park's Themed Garden every May when the roses are in bloom.

Ulsan Grand Park Rose Festival (울산대공원 장미축제)

Ulsan Grand Park Rose Festival (울산대공원 장미축제)

2024-04-17

377, Nambusunhwando-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-229-3341

Ulsan Grand Park Rose Festival has on exhibit about 3 million roses in a vast rose garden. The festival offers diverse views of beautiful roses along with dynamic performances and participation events.

Busan International Tea & Craft Fair (부산국제차공예박람회)

2022-07-26

55, APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-740-7705~7

The Busan International Tea & Craft Fair takes place at BEXCO in Busan. The exhibition items include tea (green tea, black tea, puer tea, etc.), tea processing products, pottery, fiber crafts, woodcrafts, metal crafts, and more. The fair is held with the aim of vitalizing the tea and craft culture industries and expanding their market base. Participating businesses can promote their products through PR and marketing activities, while visitors can obtain information on tea and craftwork. At the “Tea of the Day” event, visitors can sample all the recommended tea from the participating companies at a single location.