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Icheon Ceramics Festival (이천도자기축제)

2026-06-23

109, Dojayesul-ro 5beon-gil, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-645-3683

The 40th Icheon Ceramic Festival is a celebration of ceramic culture held at Icheon Ceramics Village and throughout Sagimakgol Pottery Village in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do. Renowned for its high-quality clay and advanced kiln techniques, Icheon has long been one of Korea’s leading ceramic centers, preserving and advancing a ceramic tradition that bridges the past and the present. Marking its 40th anniversary, this year’s festival reflects on the history and significance of the Icheon Ceramic Festival while exploring new directions for the future of ceramic culture. During the festival, ceramic artists and visitors come together to share the artistic value of ceramics and experience the creative process firsthand through programs such as pottery wheel workshops and wish-writing activities on large ceramic pieces. The festival also features a wide range of exhibitions and sales, showcasing everything from traditional pottery to contemporary ceramic art. Academic seminars, competitions, and performances further expand the festival's role as a platform for cultural and artistic exchange. Through the active participation of local ceramic artists and residents, the festival contributes to the local economy while sharing the excellence of Icheon’s ceramic culture with the world.

Boseong Green Tea Festival (보성다향대축제)

2026-07-01

775, Nokcha-ro, Boseong-eup, Boseong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
+82-61-850-5211~4

Celebrating its 49th year, the Boseong Green Tea Festival will be held this year under the theme of Boseong Matcha. In today's fast-paced world, where the need for rest and rejuvenation is greater than ever, visitors can recharge both body and mind amid the tranquility of the region's lush green tea fields. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of emerald tea plantations, the festival offers a variety of tea-themed experiences, including tea leaf picking, tea making, creating and enjoying personalized tea blends, and green tea therapy programs. Through these immersive activities, visitors can fully experience the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of green tea.

Jecheon Cheongpungho Cherry Blossom Festival (제천 청풍호 벚꽃축제)

2024-07-17

20 Cheongpungho-ro 56-gil, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-645-4997

Cheongpungho Cherry Blossom Festival is held in the Cheongpungho Lake area of Jecheon when varied spring flowers such as cherry blossom, forsythia and azalea are in full bloom. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions and performances in the beautiful spring nature.

Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival (제주 왕벚꽃축제)

2024-03-08

Jeonnong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-728-2751

Jeju Island is where the cherry blossoms bloom the earliest in Korea. Jeju is also renowned for its native king cherry blossoms that can be seen all over the island. The Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival takes place every year to celebrate the beauty of the island's king cherry blossoms. The petals of king cherry blossoms are the largest and most luxurious among all cherry blossoms. The peak of the king cherry blossoms lasts for only 2 to 3 days, but the beautiful blossoms can be seen for weeks, from late March to the second week of April depending on the region.

Icheon Baeksa Sansuyu Flower Festival (이천백사 산수유꽃축제)

2026-03-11

12 Wonjeok-ro 775beon-gil, Baeksa-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+85-631-2104

Icheon’s Baeksa Village is home to a number of sansuyu (cornus fruit) trees, which have been growing naturally in the area for over 100 years. In early spring, the trees change colors to a striking bright yellow, whilst in autumn the village is filled with the trees’ vivid red fruits. During the festival, visitors can participate in Korean traditional folk games and watch the Sansuyu flower parade. When sansuyu trees blossom, many professional photographers travel to Baeksa Village to take pictures of this beautiful sight.

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제)

2026-06-30

38, Beotkkot-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-546-4310

The Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is one of Korea's most iconic spring festivals. It began in 1952 as a memorial ceremony honoring Admiral Yi Sun-sin and developed into a full-fledged festival in 1963. Today, the festival attracts more than two million visitors from Korea and around the world each year. During the festival season, approximately 360,000 King cherry trees burst into bloom across Jinhae, creating one of Korea's most spectacular spring landscapes. Centered around Jungwon Rotary and Bugwon Rotary, the festival features a variety of events including the eve celebration, memorial rite, and the Victory Parade. A particular highlight is the Military Band and Honor Guard Festival, a signature Gunhangje event held on Friday evenings and throughout the weekends during the festival period. Visitors also have the rare opportunity to enter the Korea Naval Academy and the Naval Base Command in Jinhae, both of which are normally closed to the public. In addition, they can visit famous cherry blossom destinations such as Yeojwacheon Stream and Gyeonghwa Station, while exploring the century-old modern cultural heritage sites surrounding Jungwon Rotary. Together, these attractions offer a unique journey through the history, culture, and tranquil scenery of Korea’s historic naval city. Combining the beauty of cherry blossoms, the traditions of the Korean Navy, and the charm of modern history, Jinhae Gunhangje Festival offers an unforgettable celebration of spring.

Gurye Sansuyu Festival (구례산수유꽃축제)

2026-06-30

45 Sanggwan 1-gil, Gurye-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
+82-61-780-2390

Gurye Sansuyu Festival is an annual spring flower festival. Major programs include exhibition of local products made from sansuyu (cornus fruit), while other programs include traditional music and dance performances, experience programs, and fireworks.

Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival (영등포 여의도 봄꽃축제)

2026-03-25

Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2670-3114

Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival is held on Yeouiseo Road (Yunjung-ro) in April when the azaleas, forsythia, royal azaleas, and other spring flowers are in full bloom. The celebration is famous for its 1,886 Korean cherry trees.

Gwangyang Maehwa Festival (광양 매화축제)

2026-06-30

55 Jimak 1-gil, Gwangyang-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
+82-61-797-2721

Gwangyang Maehwa Festival takes place next to the Seomjingang River in Gwangyang Maehwa Village, home of the largest number of plum blossom trees in Korea. During the festival period, visitors can enjoy a walk beneath the plum blossoms, and also sample and purchase local organic plum products.

Bangeo Festival (최남단 방어축제)

2024-11-20

30 Hamohanggu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-794-8032

This popular festival is held every year in November at Moseulpohang Port, the southernmost region of Jeju-do Island. It celebrates ‘Bangeo Fish (yellowtail)’, which is largely caught in this area. The taste of ‘bangeo fish (yellowtail)’ is chewy and tender, and so it is very popular served raw. It is also used in a variety of other dishes. Visitors can enjoy fresh bangeo fish at the festival and take some home.

Visitors can also try fishing and sample Jeju’s other specialty foods such as heukdweji-gogigui (grilled pork), galchijorim (cutlass fish boiled in soy sauce with spices), and more. Don’t forget to admire the beautiful natural sceneries near the festival grounds and explore some of the many popular tourist attractions in Jeju.

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