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Yesan Beer Festival (예산 맥주페스티벌 )

Yesan Beer Festival (예산 맥주페스티벌 )

2023-08-28

967, Hyeongjegogae-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-2-549-3864

Yesan Beer Festival in collaboration with The Born Korea offer beers from various regions of Korea as well as BBQs using pork, beef and chicken. The festival will have an atmosphere that can't be matched at city festivals, welcoming visitors to experience the region festival.

Anyang Public Art Project (안양공공예술프로젝트)

Anyang Public Art Project (안양공공예술프로젝트)

2023-08-17

Anyang-dong, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-687-0548

Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) is Korea's only public art festival that takes place once every three years. APAP takes inspiration from Anyang's geography, culture, and history to create, build, exhibit, and perform a wide range of art such as paintings, sculptures, architecture, media work, and more, turning the city into a giant gallery open to the public. 2023 marks the 7th APAP festival, and the event will be organized around the theme of Zone 7, an imaginary space for a closer look into the world of imagination and public art.

Herb Island Lavender Festival (허브아일랜드 라벤더축제)

Herb Island Lavender Festival (허브아일랜드 라벤더축제)

2023-06-10

35 , Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-535-6494

Lavenders are abloom all around Herb Island. The Herb Island Lavender Festival is held in its occasion, and it's the only time of the year when visitors can admire the beautiful flowers and take impressive photos with purple hue in the background. Unique lavender-themed snacks like lavender ice cream and lavender lattes are treats that can only be enjoyed at this festival. Many other entertaning events and activities area also prepared.

Culture City of East Asia Gimhae (동아시아문화도시 김해)

Culture City of East Asia Gimhae (동아시아문화도시 김해)

2024-10-18

2060 Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-51-781-2437

The Culture City of East Asia is an agreement to promote diverse cultural exchanges between Korea, China, and Japan. Under the value of respect for cultural diversity among Korea, China, and Japan, each year one city from each country is designated as a “Culture City of East Asia” to practice the spirit of “East Asian consciousness, cultural exchange and convergence, and understanding of other cultures.” (Source: Culture City of East Asia website)

World Punggi Ginseng Expo (영주세계풍기인삼엑스포)

World Punggi Ginseng Expo (영주세계풍기인삼엑스포)

2023-04-18

964, Sinjae-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-639-4801

Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do is known as the first cultivation site of Korean ginseng. It is located in the highland area surrounded by Taebaeksan Mountain and Sobaek Mountain Range. The quality is firm because it is grown in rich soil, continental cold climate, and well-drained sandy loam with a large daily temperature range. It has a highly effective saponin content and an excellent immunity-enhancing effect.
This expo will be decorated with various things to see and enjoy, such as exhibitions, trade, conferences, events, experiences, and tours.
It plans to operate six exhibition halls, including the theme hall, life science hall, and ginseng future hall, and hold forums, academic conferences, talk concerts, and various conferences.

Eden Cherry Blossom Road Festival (에덴벚꽃길 벚꽃축제)

Eden Cherry Blossom Road Festival (에덴벚꽃길 벚꽃축제)

2024-04-01

139 Edenbeotkkot-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-585-0025

The Eden Cherry Blossom Road Festival satisfies the five senses of youngsters by enjoying not only the cherry blossom tunnel, but also stage performances of classical and popular songs, a handmade flea market, local specialties in Gapyeong, and colorful food.

E-World Blossom Picnic (이월드 블라썸 피크닉)

E-World Blossom Picnic (이월드 블라썸 피크닉)

2024-02-27

200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-620-0001

E-World will hold the E-World Blossom Picnic on the stage of the 83 Tower and E-World where cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

E-World Cherry Blossom, which is the fastest cherry blossom in the country and where visitors can enjoy the largest nighttime cherry blossoms in Korea, has three times more cherry blossom trees than Yeouido Yunjung-ro, and the entire area of ​​83 Tower, the landmark of Daegu, is colored with cherry blossoms, allowing visitors to feel the mood of spring. During the festival, hundreds of photo zones that cannot be seen anywhere in the country, such as a red double-decker bus, merry-go-round, and cherry blossom sky view from the observatory, are filled in the space, allowing you to take hundreds of life shots with every step you take.

E-World not only has cherry blossoms but tulips and spring flowers. Refer to their website for more details. 

Pinnacle Land Spring Flowers Festival (피나클랜드 튤립/수선화 축제)

Pinnacle Land Spring Flowers Festival (피나클랜드 튤립/수선화 축제)

2023-05-16

20-42 , Wolseon-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-541-2582

Spring has bloomed in Pinnacle Land. Pinnacle Land wakes up from a long winter sleep and spring is in full bloom. A feast of tulips dressed in fancy clothes and daffodils showing off their graceful figure. Visitors can feel the mood under the spring sky of the mountains and 500,000 tulips/daffodils grown by hand with the villagers in Pinnacle Land. Some events may be changed or canceled depending on on-site conditions.

Korea-India Artist Camp (한국-인도 아티스트 캠프)

2023-08-08

1, Namiseom-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-31-580-8015

The Korea-India Artist Camp provides the opportunity for 10 artists from Korea and 10 artists from India to share styles and cultures through a range of programs including creating artworks together and attending workshops. The camp will also interact with the local community. After the camp ends, the 20 finished products will then travel to major cities in both Korea and India in a traveling exhibition.

Joseon Tongsinsa Festival (조선통신사 축제)

2023-05-08

99, Jaseong-ro, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-631-0858

Joseon Tongsinsa were goodwill missions between Joseon dynasty and Japan during 1607-1811. The Joseon Tongsinsa Festival revives the procession and emphasizes cultural exchange by celebrating this unique history. The Busan Cultural Foundation hosts this representative festival of Busan. Primary programs include a parade and much more.