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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.

Icheon Ceramics Festival (이천도자기축제)

Icheon Ceramics Festival (이천도자기축제)

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.

Boseong Green Tea Festival (보성다향대축제)

Boseong Green Tea Festival (보성다향대축제)

2024-03-20

775 Nokcha-ro, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-850-5211~4

Boseong is considered the birthplace of the commercial tea industry and is the largest producer of tea in the country. At the Boseong Green Tea Festival, some of the most popular festival events are the hands-on experience programs such as picking tea leaves, making tea, and sampling green tea snacks.

Jecheon Cheongpungho Cherry Blossom Festival (제천 청풍호 벚꽃축제)

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)

Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival (제주 왕벚꽃축제)

2024-03-08

Jeonnong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
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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.

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제)

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제)

2024-03-05

Pyeongan-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-546-4310

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is held in the areas of Jungwon Rotary and downtown Jinhae to celebrate the lovely cherry blossoms. Varied programs including a pre-event, cultural performances, a military performance, and others will take place during the festival.