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Korean Festivals in November 2026

Festivals happening around Korea, month by month, with dates, where to go and 5 Korean phrases for each, with audio and a quick quiz.

7 festivals in November: 4 starting this month · 3 already running

Starting in November4

  • Hasukdong No. 1 (Gongju Boarding House Festival) (하숙동 1번지)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do · Hasuk VillageNov 6 – 8, 2026

    Hasukdong No. 1 (Gongju Boarding House Festival)

    하숙동 1번지

    Gongju has long been a town of students living in boarding houses (hasuk). This festival brings that era back with a retro dance hall, home-style boarding-house food and snacks, school-uniform dress-up, quiz games and winter-prep activities like kimchi-making.

    14:00–20:00. Free (some activities cost extra).

  • Hope Dream Fair (Chungnam Products Fair) (2026 희망드림 판매전)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do · Independence Hall of KoreaNov 6 – 8, 2026

    Hope Dream Fair (Chungnam Products Fair)

    2026 희망드림 판매전

    About 120 companies from Chungcheongnam-do sell their products directly to visitors at the Independence Hall of Korea, with performances, hands-on programs and events alongside the shopping.

    10:00–19:00. Free.

  • Brotherly Love Festival (Uijoeun Hyeongje) (의좋은 형제 축제)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do · Daeheung-myeonNov 7 – 8, 2026

    Brotherly Love Festival (Uijoeun Hyeongje)

    의좋은 형제 축제

    A family festival in Daeheung, Yesan, built on the local folk tale of two loving brothers who cared for each other. Storytelling activities, traditional games, shows, a village tavern and a local food and produce market.

    Free. The Yedangho Suspension Bridge and monorail are nearby.

  • Asan Ginkgo Road Street Arts Festival (Art Street) (2026 은행나무길 거리예술제 〈아트 스트리트〉)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Asan, Chungcheongnam-do · Ginkgo Tree RoadNov 14 – 15, 2026

    Asan Ginkgo Road Street Arts Festival (Art Street)

    2026 은행나무길 거리예술제 〈아트 스트리트〉

    Asan's ginkgo tree road, one of the city's best autumn spots, becomes an outdoor stage: circus, mime, juggling and drum shows with no words needed, a street parade, circus activities for kids, a local art market and a hanbok photo studio.

    13:00–17:00. Free. Main area: in front of the Asan Yi Sun-sin Tourism Experience Center.

Already running, still on in November3

  • Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성남당항 대하축제)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do · Namdang PortSep 4 – Nov 8, 2026

    Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival

    홍성남당항 대하축제

    Namdang Port on Cheonsu Bay is known for West Sea seafood, and every autumn it hosts Korea's biggest jumbo shrimp (daeha) festival. Eat shrimp grilled on a bed of salt at the harborside restaurants, then walk the port at sunset.

  • Hongseong Global BBQ Festival (홍성글로벌바비큐페스티벌)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do · Hongjueupseong FortressOct 29 – Nov 1, 2026

    Hongseong Global BBQ Festival

    홍성글로벌바비큐페스티벌

    Barbecue styles from Korea and around the world, made with Hongseong's own hanu beef and pork, around the old Hongjueupseong walled town. There are cooking demos by chefs, a drone show, busking and hands-on activities for families. Free entry.

    Open 10:00–21:00; the last day is Nov 1.

  • Buyeo Chrysanthemum Festival (부여국화축제)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do · Seodong Park and Gungnamji PondOct 30 – Nov 8, 2026

    Buyeo Chrysanthemum Festival

    부여국화축제

    The 23rd Buyeo Chrysanthemum Festival fills Seodong Park around Gungnamji, the old Baekje royal pond, with colorful chrysanthemum sculptures, performances and hands-on activities for all ages.

Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사), via TourAPI. Photos are shown as provided, uncropped. Facts are checked against VisitKorea and official festival sites, and the descriptions are our own.