Korea festival guides
Human-reviewed guides to Korean festivals
Dates, transport from Seoul, food and where to stay — checked by a person against official sources.
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Sanbuk AI Gimjang Festival 2026: A Day Trip from Seoul (Nov 7–8)
The Sanbuk AI Gimjang Festival (산북AI김장문화축제) is a kimchi-making festival at Sanbuk Sports Park (산북체육공원) in Sanbuk-myeon (산북면), Yeoju-si (여주시), Gyeonggi-do…
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Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival 2026: A 1-Night Trip from Seoul (Sep 4–Nov 8)
Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival 2026 (Sep 4–Nov 8): fixed prices for farmed whiteleg shrimp vs wild daeha, trains and buses from Seoul, a Sat–Sun overnight plan, seafood restaurants, pensions, Sky Tower and Hongju-eupseong.
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Gangneung Coffee Festival 2026: A Day Trip from Seoul by KTX (Oct 21–25)
Gangneung Coffee Festival 2026 (Oct 21–25): Anmok Coffee Street, about 2 hours from Seoul by KTX, fireworks on Oct 24, cafés, places to eat and stay, and day-trip and overnight plans.
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Gumi Ramyun Festival 2026: A Day Trip from Seoul by Train (Nov 6–8)
Gumi Ramyun Festival 2026 (Nov 6–8): free entry in front of Gumi Station, a 3-hour train ride from Seoul, ramyeon restaurants, local places to eat and stay, and day-trip and overnight plans.
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Pohang International Fireworks Festival 2026: A Day Trip from Seoul by KTX (Nov 19–21)
Pohang International Fireworks Festival 2026 (Nov 19–21): free entry at Yeongildae Beach, KTX from Seoul Station, program status as of October 2026, where to eat and stay on the waterfront, Space Walk, Homigot and day-trip or overnight plans.
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Mungyeong Apple Festival 2026: A Day Trip from Pangyo by KTX-Eum (Oct 17–Nov 1)
Mungyeong Apple Festival 2026 (Oct 17–Nov 1): free entry at Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park, KTX-Eum from Pangyo plus a free bus, the stage program, Gamhong apples and the apple–apology pun, where to eat and stay, and day-trip and overnight plans.
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Daegu Tteokbokki Festival 2026: A Day Trip from Seoul by KTX (Oct 23–25)
Daegu Tteokbokki Festival 2026 (Oct 23–25): free entry, KTX from Seoul, QR ordering, the program, Daegu's own tteokbokki shops, where to stay, and day-trip and overnight plans.
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Gimcheon Gimbap Festival 2026: A Day Trip from Seoul (Oct 23–25)
Gimcheon Gimbap Festival 2026 (Oct 23–25): free entry, KTX and free shuttle from Seoul, concerts, where to eat and stay, and day-trip and overnight plans.