August Festivals in Gyeonggi Province

by Karen Lydelle Linaja / Aug 08, 2016 05:41 AM EDT
August Festivals in Gyeonggi Province

Are you going to Korea this month? Are you wondering where to enjoy this hot and humid summer in Korea? Well, the answer is to go to Festivals across Gyeonggi province. Gyeonggi Province, or Gyeonggi-do (경기도), is located in the North West of South Korea and its provincial capital is Suwon, home to Hwaseong Fortress and buzzing nightlife.

There are lots of activities waiting for you when you visit in Gyeonggi Province this month of August. Here are the lists of events that might help you:

Traveling exhibition for Lascaux Exposition Internationale from France

Duration: April 16 - September 4, 2016

Venue: Gwangmyeong Cave

Address: 142, Gahak-ro 85beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 1688-3399

Website: cavern.gm.go.kr

Yangpyeong Catfish  Festival

Duration: May 29 - August 31, 2016

Venue: Area near Soomyland

Address: 55, Gopdani-gil, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 070-4229-1154

Website: summerfestival.kr

Summer Splash & Fantastic Summer Night

Duration: June 16 - August 28, 2016

Venue: Everland

Address: 199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 031-320-5000

Website: www.everland.com


Korean Folk Village Maternal Grandfather's Home in summer 2016

Duration: June 18 - August 28, 2016

Venue: Korean Folk Village

Address: 90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 031-288-0000, 2933

Website: www.koreanfolk.co.kr


Tree Frog Water Festival

Duration: June 24 - August 15, 2016

Venue: Flower Exhibition Hall, Ilsan Lake Park

Address: 595, Hosu-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 031-969-5518 

Website: www.tree-frog.co.kr


Anseong Farmland Summer Cool Festival

Duration: June 24 - August 21, 2016

Venue: Anseong Farmland

Address: 28, Daesindu-gil, Gongdo-eup, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 031-8053-7979

 Website: www.nhasfarmland.com


Seoul Land Cool Summer Festival

Duration: June 25 - August 28, 2016

Venue: Seoul Land

Address: 181, Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 02-509-6000

Website: www.seoulland.co.kr


Pocheon Idong Galbi Barbecue Festival

Duration: July 15 - August 28, 2016

Venue: Square in front of the Cultural Exchange Center at Dopyeong-ri, Idong-myeon

Address: 2381, Hwadong-ro, Idong-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 031-535-9958 

Website: www.doridol.com

Seolbongsan Mountain Starlight Festival

Duration: July 16 - August 27, 2016

Venue: Outdoor Grand Performance Hall at Seolbong Park, etc.

Address: 304, Gyeongchungdae-ro 2697beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 031-633-6414 

Website: tour.icheon.go.kr

Petit France European Puppet Festival

Duration: July 16 - August 15, 2016

Venue: Petit France

Address: 1063, Hoban-ro, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 031-584-8200

Website: www.pfcamp.com


Herb Village Angelonia Festival

Duration: July 16 - October 23, 2016

Venue: Herb Village

Address: 55, Buksam-ro 20beon-gil, Wangjing-myeon, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 031-833-5100

Website: www.herbvillage.co.kr


The Garden of Morning Calm Rose of Sharon Festival and Exhibition

Duration: July 22 - August 31, 2016

Venue: The Garden of Morning Calm

Address: 432, Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 1544-6703

Website: www.morningcalm.co.kr


Bucheon Sosa Peach Festival

Duration: August 5 - 6, 2016

Venue: Bucheon Girls' Middle School

Address: 22, Seongju-ro 23beon-gil, Sosa-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 032-625-6761

Website: www.bucheon.go.kr


Suwon Naraggot Mugunghwa National Festival

Duration: August 5 - 8, 2016

Venue: Hwaseong Haenggung Temporary Palace Plaza

Address: 825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: Suwon City Hall 031-228-4561 

Website: www.forest.go.kr 


Icheon Turtle Game Festival

Duration: August 6 - 7, 2016

Venue: Jachaebanga Village

Address: 168-24, Daewol-ro 358beon-gil, Daewol-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 010-7124-3570

Website: cafe.daum.net


Jarasum Island Fireworks Festival

Duration: August 12 - 15, 2016

Venue: Seodo and Jungdo at Jarasum Island, Gapyeong

Address: 1-1, Daljeon-ri, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 02-588-6023

Website: jarasumfestival.com

Suwon International Music Festival

Duration: August 20 - 27, 2016

Venue: Suwon SK Artrium etc.

Address: 24-25, Imok-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Contact information: 031-250-5300 

Website: www.suwonskartrium.or.kr

Now that you have seen the list of events, you can enjoy your vacation in Korea this August. There are water festivals, music festivals, fireworks festivals, puppet festival and many more. These festivals are full of fun! The more you know about them, the harder it is to ignore them. So plan your trip in Korea now and explore these festivals of a lifetime.

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