Festivals - Korea travel and tourism information

Nonsan Strawberry Festival (논산딸기축제)

54689 2024-02-16

270 Simin-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-730-2983

Nonsan Strawberry Festival is held in Nonsan, the largest strawberry production region in Korea. Its rich soil and clean water and air give the region a perfect environment for growing excellent quality strawberries. It has been making its mark as a strawberry producer for 90 years, including 50 of which had full-scale production and shipment. The festival here helps elevate the regional economy and also functions to establish better communication among cities. Also, the festival is thought of as one of the most well-known festivals in Chungcheongnam-do, attracting a lot of domestic and overseas visitors. The festival features various experiential programs and strawberry products events.

Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival (진도신비의바닷길 축제)

138765 2024-02-07

74 Sinbiuibadat-gil, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-540-3407

The Jindo Miracle Sea Road is a 2-kilometer-long path connecting two islands that only appears for approximately one hour at extreme low tide. Many visitors gather in the area every year to witness the splendid phenomenon.

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival (삼척정월대보름제)

7224 2024-02-07

45 Expo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-571-3225

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival is a festival that blends gijuldarigi, Samcheok's local game of tug-of-war, with other traditional customs of Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the Lunar Year. The festival aims to preserve and develop both national and regional customs and traditions as well as to promote the local economy and provide an opportunity to bring the community together.

Hampyeong Butterfly Festival (함평나비대축제)

43217 2024-02-06

27 Gonjea-ro, Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-320-2238

The Hampyeong Butterfly Festival held in April offers visitors the opportunity to get a closer look at ecology, in particular the region’s butterflies, flowers, and other insects. The complete lifecycle of the butterfly, from egg to larva to the fully-formed adult, can be seen, as well as an exhibition of nine thousand insects from around the world.

Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전)

24910 2024-01-29

161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-3506

The Royal Culture festival is held at the five Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine. The festival first began in 2014 and provides visitors with first-hand knowledge of these important cultural heritages through unique performances, exhibitions, experiences and programs. The festival expanded in 2021 to be hosted twice a year, in spring and in fall.

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display (청와대 국민과 함께 영상전시)

0 2024-01-24

1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
박주원 학예연구사 02-3771-8636

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display brightens the night through a media facade display on Yeongbingwan Hall. The display shows the history of Cheong Wa Dae through the theme "Twelve Lights".

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

89385 2024-01-24

1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-634-0104

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival celebrates the saejogae (egg cockle) that is harvested around Namdang Port and Cheonsuman Bay between December and April of every year. The plump saejogae are famous for their chewy texture and nutritional value, full of protein, iron, and other essential minerals.

Seomyeon Light Festival (서면 빛 축제)

0 2024-01-18

Jungang-daero 691beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-605-4522

The Seomyeon Light Festival takes place in the center of Busan's downtown shopping district, Seomyeon. Fantastic lighting displays in themes that represent the area create amazing photo zones, with fun activities for visitors to participate in.

Korea Grand Sale (코리아그랜드세일)

1322 2024-01-12

29 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7787-4242

Korea Grand Sale is an integrated festival that promotes culture, tourism and shopping to international visitors. While the Korea Grand Sale online platform provides various content and promotions throughout the year, it offers the biggest discounts and programs through offline events in January and February.

Busan Open Event Hall (부산시 열린행사장)

0 2024-01-05

60 Hwangnyeongsan-ro 7beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-888-5665

Busan Open Event Hall is where Busan City Hall official meetings, dinners, and official business happen. The general public is not permitted to visit the main building, and it is only used for public events in Busan. However, the vast lawn in front of the building and the walking trails with various trees and plants growing here and there are open to everyone. Many families travel here because there is also a children’s library. This place became popular thanks to the drama “Reborn Rich (2022)” for it appeared as the home of Chairman Jin Yang-cheol, another main character. Visitors are recommended to walk around the yard like the main characters from the drama.
* Planned to be open as an exhibition space in 2024.

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