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Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo (경남고성공룡세계엑스포)

Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo (경남고성공룡세계엑스포)

2023-09-18

1116, Danghangman-ro, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-670-3814

Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo takes place in the area of Danghangpo Tourist Resort, where visitors can meet dinosaurs in many different ways. The festival operates various exhibitions and hands-on program facilities including Dinosaur Hill, Character Hall, Dinosaurs Footprint Fossil Hall, AR/VR Hall and more. Many events, activities and parades are also planned for additional fun.

Seoul Street Art Festival (서울거리예술축제)

Seoul Street Art Festival (서울거리예술축제)

2024-07-26

Taepyeongno 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-758-2036

Seoul Street Art Festival is held throughout Seoul and introduces high quality street performances.

Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival (영덕대게축제)

Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival (영덕대게축제)

2024-02-19

Gangguhaean-gil, Ganggu-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-5853

Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival is an annual event that celebrates local snow crabs, which were once served to kings. Among festival highlights, the Snow Crab Public Auction as well as the snow crab market are the most popular. In addition, visitors can ride a snow crab fishing boat, participate in a snow crab cooking competition, and sample various snow crab dishes.

Gaya Culture Festival (가야문화축제)

Gaya Culture Festival (가야문화축제)

2024-10-08

35 Bunseong-ro 261beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-330-6840

The Gaya Culture Festival celebrates the Gaya Kingdom, founded by King Kim Suro in AD 42, and its 500-year history. Gaya was quite advanced in the production of earthenware and iron implements, evidenced by the many artifacts found from that time. Through the Gaya Culture Festival, the region is continuing to preserve, build on, and develop the Gaya culture and heritage. The Gaya Culture Festival asserts Gaya’s rightful place alongside the Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla kingdoms.

Nonsan Strawberry Festival (논산딸기축제)

Nonsan Strawberry Festival (논산딸기축제)

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.

Gochang Green Barley Field Festival (고창청보리밭 축제)

Gochang Green Barley Field Festival (고창청보리밭 축제)

2024-04-17

150 Hagwonnongjang-gil, Gongeum-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-560-2524

The Gochang Green Barley Field Festival is held every year in late April among the beautiful green barley fields of Gochang-gun. It is the region’s most popular festival. The festival celebrates the plentiful barley grown here, known to be more precious than rice.

Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival (진도신비의바닷길 축제)

Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival (진도신비의바닷길 축제)

2024-11-13

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.

Soraepogu Festival (소래포구 축제)

Soraepogu Festival (소래포구 축제)

2023-11-13

86-17 Jangdong-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon
+82-32-453-2142

Soraepogu Festival has been held annually since 2001. Sorae Port has become a popular attraction, visited by over 7 million domestic and international tourists each year. During the festival, the roads in the area are closed to vehicles and transformed into a venue for a variety of stalls and events. In addition to events, visitors will find a traditional market selling fresh fish caught in Sorae and an exhibit of traditional fishing tools.

Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival (부여서동연꽃축제)

2022-05-04

52, Gungnam-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-830-2208

Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival has been designated as an excellent festival four years in a row by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The festival takes place every July during the summer's peak when the lotus flowers bloom. The festival is based on a historical love story, with programs and performance events focused on story delivery. The festival venue is designed to fit in with the natural settings nearby, serving as a perfect backdrop for taking memorable photos with families and friends.

Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (제천국제음악영화제)

2022-08-16

1 , Uibyeong-daero 18-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-43-646-2242

As the only festival in Korea to celebrate films tied to the theme of music, Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF) aims to expand the film genre and contribute to the diversification of film festivals. The main program shows music-themed films and documentaries from around the world, while the music program stages multiple concerts featuring various popular and alternative musicians. The festival is dedicated to fill the air with lively energy by bringing joy through music and films.