Chungcheongnam-do

Upcoming festivals in Chungcheongnam-do.

October 2026

Until Oct5
Cheonan World Dance Festival
Oct 1 – Oct 5, 2026 · Happening now
Since its debut in 2003, the Cheonan World Dance Festival has grown into one of Korea’s major dance festivals, with a history spanning more than two…
10:00-22:00 · Free · Chungcheongnam-do
10:00-22:00
Free
Chungcheongnam-do
Until Oct5
Gyeryong Military Culture Festival
Oct 1 – Oct 5, 2026 · Happening now
The Gyeryong Military Culture Festival is a major defense-themed cultural event held in Gyeryong, home to the headquarters of the Republic of Korea A…
09:00-17:00 · Free (fees vary by programs) · Chungcheongnam-do
09:00-17:00
Free (fees vary by programs)
Chungcheongnam-do
Until Oct31
Buyeo-gun Chungnam Gugak Group’s Saturday Show
Mar 7 – Oct 31, 2026 · Happening now
Chungcheongnam-do
Chungcheongnam-do
Until Nov8
Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival
Sep 4 – Nov 8, 2026 · Happening now
Namdang Port, located at the west end of Hongseong, is a famous west coast port known for its exceptional seafood.
09:00-24:00 (Varies by program) · Free (Separate fees apply to food and experiences) · Chungcheongnam-do
09:00-24:00 (Varies by program)
Free (Separate fees apply to food and experiences)
Chungcheongnam-do
Oct2
Geumsan World K-Insam Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2026
Held in Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do, long known as the home of ginseng with a history spanning more than 1,500 years, the Geumsan World K-Insam Festiv…
10:00 ~ 21:00 · Free (fees vary by programs) · Chungcheongnam-do
10:00 ~ 21:00
Free (fees vary by programs)
Chungcheongnam-do
Oct3
Baekje Cultural Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 11, 2026
Baekje Cultural Festival first started in 1955 and aims to bring the history and culture of the Baekje era to life, taking place at UNESCO-recognized…
[Buyeo] 10:00-22:00 / [Gongju] 11:00-22:00 · Free · Chungcheongnam-do
[Buyeo] 10:00-22:00 / [Gongju] 11:00-22:00
Free
Chungcheongnam-do
Oct9
Seosan Haemi Eupseong Festival
Oct 9 – Oct 11, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.
11:00-21:00 · Free · Chungcheongnam-do
11:00-21:00
Free
Chungcheongnam-do
Oct15
Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival
Oct 15 – Oct 18, 2026
Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival is held in the town where the largest salted seafood market in Korea is located.
10:00-22:00 · Free (fees may apply to programs) · Chungcheongnam-do
10:00-22:00
Free (fees may apply to programs)
Chungcheongnam-do
Oct29
Hongseong Global BBQ Festival
Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2026
The Hongseong Global BBQ Festival held in Hongseong, a city of aesthetics, is a festival where visitors can enjoy various barbecue cultures from home…
10:00-21:00 · Free · Chungcheongnam-do
10:00-21:00
Free
Chungcheongnam-do