Events in Korea 🌸 Festivals Starting This Week in Korea

Looking for something fun to do this week? Here are two popular food festivals in Korea that are starting now. Both are perfect for enjoying Korean spring and local specialties.

🥩 1. Gimhae Korean Beef Festival (김해한우축제)

📍 Location: Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do
📅 Dates: March 26 – March 29, 2026
💰 Admission: Free 

The Gimhae Hanwoo Festival is a food festival dedicated to Hanwoo, Korea’s premium beef.

Unlike a typical food market, this festival allows visitors to:

• Buy high-quality Hanwoo directly from local producers
• Grill and eat the meat on-site in a BBQ zone
• Enjoy it at a lower price than usual (often discounted)

What you can enjoy

• Outdoor Korean BBQ experience (very popular!)
• Live performances and opening ceremony
• Cultural activities and family-friendly programs
• Local food booths and exhibitions

This festival is great if you want to experience authentic Korean BBQ culture in a fun outdoor setting.

🍓 2. Nonsan Strawberry Festival (논산딸기축제)

📍 Location: Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do
📅 Dates: March 26 – March 29, 2026
💰 Admission: Free (some activities may cost extra) 

The Nonsan Strawberry Festival is one of Korea’s most famous spring festivals, celebrating the country’s top strawberry-producing region.

What you can enjoy

• 🍓 Strawberry picking experience (very popular!)
• Fresh strawberry desserts and drinks
• Cultural performances and parades
• Unique activities like helicopter tours and exhibitions

With over 40 different programs, this festival offers a mix of food, entertainment, and hands-on experiences. 

It’s especially recommended for:

• Families
• Food lovers
• Anyone who loves strawberries 🍓

🌿 Travel Tip

Both festivals run during the same period (March 26–29), but they are in different regions:

• 🥩 Gimhae → Near Busan (South Korea)
• 🍓 Nonsan → Near Daejeon (central Korea)

So you can choose based on your travel plan:

• Want BBQ + seaside trip → Gimhae
• Want strawberries + spring countryside → Nonsan