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Taehwagang Maduhee Festival (태화강 마두희 축제)

Taehwagang Maduhee Festival (태화강 마두희 축제)

2024-06-11

94 Jangchun-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-244-2008

Summer in Ulsan kicks off with the Taehwagang Maduhee Festival. The festival offers many programs, including the 320-year-old tradition of pulling on a large rope, to fun water sports on the Taehwagang River.

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

2024-10-11

77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-828-5765

The Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival is a historical culture festival held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Kang Gam-chan, a general during the Goryeo dynasty. The festival was created by combining the Gwanaksan Azalea Festival with the Nakseongdae Memorial Service, held at the birthsite of General Kang. The festival offers many programs to learn more about the area's cultural heritages.

Yangpyeong Catfish Festival (양평메기수염축제)

Yangpyeong Catfish Festival (양평메기수염축제)

2024-05-28

55-2 Gopdani-gil, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-775-5205

Yangpyeong is famous in Korea for its clear waters. Located along a clear stream is Sumi Village, hosting fun festivals all year round. During the summer months, Sumi Village hosts the Yangpyeong Catfish Festival, allowing plenty of fun activities around this local specialty.

Hangang Night Walk 42K (한강나이트워크42K With 허벌라이프)

Hangang Night Walk 42K (한강나이트워크42K With 허벌라이프)

2024-07-25

68 Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-2100-3855

The Hangang Night Walk 42K is a nighttime walking marathon, starting and ending at Nogeum Fountain at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul. The marathon features three courses: 15K, 22K, and 42K to enjoy the hot summer night. The courses all feature beautiful views, such as the Banpodaegyo Bridge Rainbow Fountain. Because the marathon is a walking one and not running, people of all ages can participate, talking the night away as they walk.

Beer Week & Tteugi Hanu (비어위크&특이하누)

Beer Week & Tteugi Hanu (비어위크&특이하누)

2024-05-27

480 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-10-9112-3972

A popular festival along Daejeon citizens, the Beer Week & Ttteugi Hanu offers top-grade hanu (Korean beef) to pair with craft beers made by local breweries.

Yeongcheon Traditional Korean Medicine Festival (영천한약축제)

Yeongcheon Traditional Korean Medicine Festival (영천한약축제)

2024-05-27

485 Cheonmun-ro, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-339-7281~2

Yeongcheon Traditional Korean Medicine Festival takes place in May and is the perfect setting for a spring family outing, with peonies in full bloom throughout the festival grounds. The floral aroma of the flowers blends with the scents of traditional Korean medicine. During the festival, visitors can experience these two charms of Yeongcheon through a range of special programs and exhibitions.

Seoul Public Hanok Week (공공한옥주간)

Seoul Public Hanok Week (공공한옥주간)

2024-05-24

37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-1033

The Seoul Public Hanok Week offers a full week of traditional culture at public hanok, traditional Korean buildings, throughout Seoul and Bukchon Hanok Village. Experience the beauty, charm, and history of these buildings while learning about the eco-friendly impact of their construction and methods to apply this to our modern lives.

Youth Day Festival (대한민국 청년의 날)

Youth Day Festival (대한민국 청년의 날)

2024-08-06

162 Hangangnanji-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-780-3939

The Youth Day Festival has been taking place since 2016, when Youth Day was established as a nationally-recognized day. The festival takes place annually on the weekend of the third Saturday in September, with a range of fun programs and concerts.

Osan Osaek Market Night Beer Festival (오산 오색시장 야맥축제)

Osan Osaek Market Night Beer Festival (오산 오색시장 야맥축제)

2024-05-24

22 Osan-ro 272beon-gil, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-376-4142

Breweries from across the nation gather with the vendors and sellers of Osaek Market in Osan for this special evening festival. The festival is the perfect blend of traditions with modern life, offering tasty market food with cool, crisp craft beers.

Korea Beauty Festival (코리아뷰티페스티벌)

Korea Beauty Festival (코리아뷰티페스티벌)

2024-05-23

35 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6000-4356

The Korea Beauty Festival is a full-on K-beauty festival geared towards international visitors, with participation of many tourism and beauty organizations. Visitors can enjoy K-beauty experiences and discounts ranging from hair and make-up to fashion and even medical and wellbeing themes.