Fun Korean

Jinju International Agri-Food Expo: Farm Experience Halls

2026 진주국제농식품박람회 농업체험관

Two farm experience halls at the Jinju International Agri-Food Expo with 16 hands-on farm programs, from dessert making and natural dyeing to gardening and flower bouquets, plus livestock and dairy booths with ice cream making and free milk tasting.

10:00–18:00. Admission 1,000 won.

Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival

김해분청도자기축제

Buncheong is Korean stoneware with a white slip coating and a relaxed, everyday style. Gimhae's festival, around the Buncheong Ceramics Museum and Clayarch Gimhae Museum, shows and sells work by local potters, with hands-on pottery and a traditional kiln firing.

Tongyeong Fishermen's Market × Port Village

어부장터X포트빌리지 통영

A seaside food festival in Tongyeong. Booths cook with the city's famous seafood (oysters, eel, sea squirt, red sea bream) and local produce, with live cooking shows, menus made with chefs, street performances, crafts, a stamp tour and pop-up shops of local brands.

Free.

Masan Outdoor Library "Orosi Madoro"

마산야외도서관 [오롯이 마도로]

For two days Masan Library turns its parking lot into a reading space with green lawn and parasols. Read any of the books freely with free coffee, watch a picture-book reading play and an outdoor family film, and try crafts such as scent sachets and mini books.

Free. 10:00–17:00.

Lecky's Mysterious Picnic

2026 렉키의 수상한 피크닉

A retro picnic weekend on Dotseom, a small island resort off Masan: picnics and games on the lawn, a free map-based walking tour, a paid mystery mission tour on your phone (no app needed), yacht rides, hanbok try-on and a small concert.

11:00–17:00. Entry free; ferry to the island 9,000 won (event price), mission tour 5,000 won, yacht ride 15,000 won.

Run Trip Namhae! Fall & Fun

2026 런트립 남해! FALL & FUN

A 10 km non-competitive run along Namhae's Naesan autumn-leaves road, with a flea market linked to the German Village, DJ and nanta shows, hands-on booths and food trucks. Runners get free entry to Namhae's main sights and lodging discounts.

12:00–17:00. Entry fee 40,000 won.

Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo

경남고성공룡세계엑스포

Goseong's coast is known for dinosaur footprint fossils, and this expo at Danghangpo Tourist Resort brings dinosaurs to life in many ways: Dinosaur Hill, a footprint fossil hall, a character hall and AR/VR rooms, plus parades and family activities.

Open 09:00–18:00 (until 22:00 on extended days). Adults ₩19,000, children ₩13,000.

Tripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival

대장경기록문화축제

Hapcheon is home to the Tripitaka Koreana, the 13th-century Buddhist scriptures carved on woodblocks. This autumn festival at the Tripitaka Koreana Theme Park pairs the story of the woodblocks with fields of autumn flowers and hands-on activities.

Open 09:00–18:00. Admission is charged; some activities cost extra.

Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival

마산가고파국화축제

Masan is where Korea's commercial chrysanthemum growing began in 1961, and this festival, held since 2000, celebrates it by the sea. Chrysanthemum artworks and exhibitions fill the waterfront parks of Masan Marine New City.

Miryang Spicy Food Festival

밀양 매운맛 축제

A festival for fans of spicy food on the Miryang riverside. Miryang calls itself a home of K-spicy food: a famous spicy instant noodle is made here, and the area grows its own chili peppers. Eat at the spicy zone and the chef's table, cool down in the relax zone, and take on the spicy challenges and the stamp tour.

Free. 11:00–21:00. Last day Sunday, Nov 1.