Festivals - Korea travel information

Icheon Ceramics Festival (이천도자기축제)

Icheon Ceramics Festival (이천도자기축제)

37651     2024-04-18

123 Dojayesul-ro 62beon-gil, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-645-3681~4

A UNESCO-recognized City of Creative Culture, Icheon is known for beautiful ceramics, both in the past and in modern times. Icheon Ceramics Festival is a festival that represents the art and beauty of Korean ceramics. Visitors to the festival can learn the history of Korean cermics and the industry, as well as compare the ceramic techniques from the past with that of the modern-day ceramics.

Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour (전주문화유산야행, 다 같이 전주마블!)

Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour (전주문화유산야행, 다 같이 전주마블!)

11471     2024-04-18

44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-232-9937

Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour focuses on preserving and remembering Korea’s heritages and the ancestors’ spirits. Jeonju features many historical sites from the Joseon dynasty and traditional culture.

Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival (양평 용문산 산나물축제)

Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival (양평 용문산 산나물축제)

9587     2024-04-17

656 Yongmunsan-ro, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-770-1072

Yangpyeong Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival is held in the Yangpyeong area, famous for clean water and grand mountains. Wild herbs and vegetables harvested from Yongmunsan Mountain were recorded in Donggukyeojiji (Historical Records of the mid-Joseon dynasty) as being presented to the king as the best in the nation.

Gimje Moaksan Music Festival (김제 모악산 뮤직페스티벌)

Gimje Moaksan Music Festival (김제 모악산 뮤직페스티벌)

14882     2024-04-17

Geumsan-ri, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-540-3188

Gimje Moaksan Music Festival blends the beauty of the mountain in spring with flowing music. In addition to the concerts, visitors can expect beautiful photo zones, special balloon art for children, food and local specialties, and more.

Gochang Green Barley Field Festival (고창청보리밭 축제)

Gochang Green Barley Field Festival (고창청보리밭 축제)

11159     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.

Jeongseon Arirang Festival (정선아리랑제)

Jeongseon Arirang Festival (정선아리랑제)

20518     2024-04-17

Bongyang-ri, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-560-3013

Jeongseon Arirang Festival is an annual festival held in an effort to preserve and develop Jeongseon Arirang, the oldest Arirang in Korea and an intangible cultural heritage. Many events and programs are held, with the festival's main event being the performance of the Arirang folk song. Modern variations of Arirang will also be performed.

Ulsan Grand Park Rose Festival (울산대공원 장미축제)

Ulsan Grand Park Rose Festival (울산대공원 장미축제)

23693     2024-04-17

377, Nambusunhwando-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-229-3341

Ulsan Grand Park Rose Festival has on exhibit about 3 million roses in a vast rose garden. The festival offers diverse views of beautiful roses along with dynamic performances and participation events.

Homigot Octopus Festival (호미곶 돌문어 수산물 축제)

Homigot Octopus Festival (호미곶 돌문어 수산물 축제)

4556     2024-04-17

136 Haemaji-ro, Homigot-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-284-0575

The Homigot Octopus Festival is an annual festival held to celebrate the octopus harvested from the rocky coastal area around Homigot Peninsula. The octopus here are known for their chewy texture and high-quality taste. During the festival, visitors can enjoy freshly caught octopus from the East Sea, as well as take pictures in a vast field of canola flowers that bloom near the coast. Additional programs and experiences related to octopus are planned for the enjoyment of all.

APAP Artwork Tour (APAP 작품투어)

APAP Artwork Tour (APAP 작품투어)

0     2024-04-15

180 Yesulgongwon-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Anyang Papillon: +82-31-687-0548

The Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) started in 2005 and has led to the creation of many beautiful works of art that decorate the city's public spaces. The Anyang Foundation for Culture & Arts has created a tour program to explore the wonderful works, starting from the earliest works in 2005 up until now.

Donghae Port Crab King Festa (동해항 크랩킹 페스타)

Donghae Port Crab King Festa (동해항 크랩킹 페스타)

0     2024-04-15

Chuam-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-532-1945

The Donghae Port Crab King Festa takes place annually in April or May near Donghae's major tourist attraction of Chuam Beach. The festival celebrates the fresh crabs and king crab that are harvested near Russia and enter Korea through Donghae Port.