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Seosan Chrysanthemum Festival (서산국화축제)

2022-12-21

320-1, Gobuk 1-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-660-3935

Seosan Chrysanthemum Festival takes place in October at the area of Gobuk-myeon, Gagu-ri in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do. This festival offers chrysanthemum exhibitions inside of an apple orchard, featuring various colors of chrysanthemum in full bloom as well as a mountain of apples, photo zone, and other events to fill the festival grounds with the scent of autumn.

Jangsu Hanurang Sagwarang Festival (장수 한우랑사과랑축제)

2024-04-06

393, Hannuri-ro, Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-350-2357

Jangsu specializes in red-colored agricultural products, including hanu (Korean beef), apples, tomatoes, and omija. Accordingly, the theme of the Jangsu Hanurang Sagwarang Festival is “RED,” the first of its kind in Korea.

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)

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)

2024-06-05

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

Seosan Haemieupseong Festival is held every October at Haemieupseong Walled Town, a fortress with over 600 years of history. Various events and programs are offered including an overnight program in front of the fortress. Exciting performances such as a reenactment parade, traditional music performances, and fireworks are also planned.

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)

2023-11-22

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

Daegu Chimac Festival celebrates chimac, chicken with beer, and takes place at Duryu Park in Dalseo-gu, Daegu. The term "chimac" is a portmanteau of chicken and maekju, the Korean word for beer. The festival includes performances and EDM parties, making the entire festival overflow with youthful energy.

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.

NANTA(난타)

2024-09-24

26, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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.