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Korea Wine Festival (대한민국와인축제)

11406 2023-09-14

117, Yeongdong healing-ro, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-745-8920

Yeongdong County in Chungcheongbuk-do is the largest grape-producing region in Korea. Yeongdong Wine Festival offers various programs including wine sampling from the products of 40 local wineries.

Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

29387 2023-09-14

100 Surigol-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-6802

Gangneung Coffee Festival is held every October in Gangneung, the City of Coffee. Various coffee shops from around the country gather to give visitors a taste of their coffee while coffee masters hold seminars providing their knowledge of coffee. Multiple competitions and performances as well as concerts and cultural events are also held.

Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival (경북영주 풍기인삼축제)

21775 2023-09-14

Seongnae-ri, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-635-0020

Insam, ginseng, is a representative health food in Korea that boosts energy and immunity. Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival is held every October when ginseng is at its most nutritious. The festival includes various ginseng-themed programs like harvesting ginseng, trying foods made with ginseng, exhibitions, cultural programs and more. Ginseng and red ginseng products are also sold at the festival at discounted prices.

Chrysanthemum Exhibition of The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원 들국화전시회)

28289 2023-09-14

432, Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1544-6703

During the Chrysanthemum Exhibtion of the Garden of Morning Calm, visitors can enjoy 35 types of chrysanthemums. The Garden of Morning Calm makes a perfect outing for families to soak in the fall ambience and romance.

Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (산청한방약초축제)

26047 2023-09-14

Maechon-ri, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-6601~5

The Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival is held in September at Sancheong, home of Jirisan Mountain where over 1,000 medicinal herbs can be found. Jirisan Mountain is also famous as a place where notable physicians in the past researched and practiced medicine. The festival includes various exhibitions and events to learn about and experience Korea's medicinal herbs firsthand. Visitors can also enjoy traditional games and wear clothes from the Joseon dynasty.

Hoengseong Hanu Festival (횡성한우축제)

22514 2023-09-14

47, Munhwacheyuk-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1522-1099

Hoengseong Hanu Festival is the biggest hanu (Korean cattle) festival in Korea. Visitors can buy hanu and local agricultural products at a discounted price. Other programs include performances and more.

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제)

54574 2023-09-14

825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-3068

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival is Suwon's landmark festival held every October at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, and the Temporary Palace within the fortress.

Seoul Street Art Festival (서울거리예술축제)

53534 2023-09-11

12, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3437-6455

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

Yangyang Songi Festival (양양송이축제)

26866 2023-09-11

Nammun-ri, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-671-3803

Yangyang Songi Festival takes place annually during the harvest season for Yangyang’s famed specialty, pine mushrooms. Visitors can purchase these mushrooms as well as mushrooms and other specialty products grown throughout the country.

Seosan Haemieupseong Fortress Festival (서산해미읍성축제)

21901 2023-09-11

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

Seosan Haemieupseong Fortress Festival is held every October at Haemieupseong Fortress, 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.

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