Festivals - Korea travel and tourism information

Hyoseok Cultural Festival (평창효석문화제)

38903 2023-09-06

157, Ihyoseok-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5369-2574

Hyoseok Cultural Festival is held to commemorate Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok and his popular novel "When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom," which mainly takes place in Bongpyeong. The festival offers diverse programs inspired by the book, allowing visitors to explore the author's work as well as the beauty of Bongpyeong with its buckwheat flowers in full bloom. Visitors can also get to know more about the author by visiting the Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village and the Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall located near the festival venue.

Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival (함양 산삼축제)

15559 2023-09-06

49, Pilbongsan-gil, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-964-3353

Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival is held at Hamyang Sangnim Forest, a Natural Monument. The area of Hamyang stretches across Jirisan Mountain and Deogyusan Mountain and features high quality wild ginseng and herbs that bring many domestic and overseas visitors to the area. This healthy well-being festival helps to promote and distribute wild ginseng and herbs produced in Hamyang.

The Great Battle of Myeongryang Festival (명량대첩축제)

25452 2023-09-06

12 , Gwangwang leisure-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-286-5265

Jeollanam-do hosts the Great Battle of Myeongryang Festival to commemorate the victory of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and spirit of the residents of Jeollanam-do who saved the country. Various programs are prepared for visitors of all ages to give them a feel of the real historical scene.

Daejeon International Wine Expo (대전 국제 와인 EXPO)

18537 2023-09-06

107, Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-250-6235 / 6236

Daejeon International Wine Expo is Korea's representative international wine festival. The festival showcases a variety of imported wines from 30 countries, including Italy, France, and Germany, as well as domestically produced wines and traditional liquors. The festival hosts the Asian Wine Trophy, a large scale wine tasting event, and the Asia Wine Buyers Conference, participated by recognized wine experts.

Yesan Beer Festival (예산 맥주페스티벌 )

0 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)

0 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.

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

0 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.

Herb Island Lavender Festival (허브아일랜드 라벤더축제)

17444 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.

Jeju Olle Walking Festival (제주올레걷기축제)

20877 2023-05-25

22, Jungjeong-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-762-2190

The Jeju Olle Walking Festival is held in autumn, when Jeju’s nature is at its finest, to offer the opportunity of walking the wonderful Jeju Island with fellow participants who enjoy walking tours, along with performances and local food. Visitors from China, Taiwan, America, England, Japan, Canada, and other countries participate in this walking festival. Volunteers support the festival management, local residents offer Jeju programs and food, and performers provide impressive entertainment. This large-scale festival held in Jeju has the participation of a lot of people.

Korean Folk Village Evening Festival (한국민속촌 야간개장 달빛을 더하다)

1295 2023-05-25

90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-288-0000

The Korean Folk Village Evening Festival takes place on weekends & public holiday evenings until 21:30 to show the beauty of traditional houses at night. The festival also showcases "Yeonbun," an extravagant multi-media performance, and a walk-through haunted house experience. Several other exciting and fun activities are prepared to entertain visitors.

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