Looking for something to do in Korea this weekend? Here are 8 festivals (Oct 10–11, 2026), taken only from the official festival data published by the Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Compare dates and locations at a glance, then check each festival’s official channel before you go.
At a glance
| Festival | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| German Village Oktoberfest (독일마을 맥주축제) | Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 11 (Sun) | 89-7 Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival (영주 풍기인삼축제) | Oct 3 (Sat) – Oct 11 (Sun) | 240-1, Seongnae-ri, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (산청한방약초축제) | Oct 2 (Fri) – Oct 11 (Sun) | 45-6, Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-g |
| Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제) | Oct 3 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun) | 626, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Guardians of Jinju (진주의 수호자들) | Oct 3 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun) | 287 Gangnam-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do 진주성 |
| Bibliotheca Busan (부산바다도서관) | Sep 19 (Sat) – Oct 11 (Sun) | 1674 Dadae-dong, Saha-gu, Busan |
| Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo (경남고성공룡세계엑스포) | Sep 22 (Tue) – Nov 1 (Sun) | 1116 Danghangman-ro, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge (달밤에체조 부산 챌린지) | Sep 19 (Sat) – Nov 7 (Sat) | 73 Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan |
1. German Village Oktoberfest (독일마을 맥주축제)
- Dates: Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 11 (Sun), 2026 (3 days)
- Location: 89-7 Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-55-860-8603
The German Village Oktoberfest is Namhae’s representative cultural tourism festival, held based on the exotic scenery of the German Village and the historical significance of the Korean expatriate movement to Germany.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
2. Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival (영주 풍기인삼축제)
- Dates: Oct 3 (Sat) – Oct 11 (Sun), 2026 (9 days)
- Location: 240-1, Seongnae-ri, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-54-630-8706
Ginseng is one of Korea’s best-known health foods, valued for its ability to help restore energy and support the immune system. Every October, when ginseng is considered to be at its best, the Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival is held in Yeongju, one of Korea’s leading ginseng-producing regions. With health and wellness at its heart, the festival offers exhibitions and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
3. Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (산청한방약초축제)
- Dates: Oct 2 (Fri) – Oct 11 (Sun), 2026 (10 days)
- Location: 45-6, Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-55-970-6670~1
Celebrating its 26th edition, the Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival is a Korean medicine and wellness festival inspired by Donguibogam, which is inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, and the pristine natural environment of Jirisan Mountain.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
4. Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)
- Dates: Oct 3 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2026 (16 days)
- Location: 626, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-55-761-9111, 755-9111
The tradition of yudeung, or floating lanterns, dates back to the Battle of Jinjuseong Fortress, one of the three major victories of the Imjin War (Japanese invasions of Korea, 1592–1598). During the battle, lanterns were floated on the Namgang River as military signals to communicate with Righteous Army forces outside the fortress and as a means for families to exchange messages and check on one another.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
5. Guardians of Jinju (진주의 수호자들)
- Dates: Oct 3 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2026 (16 days)
- Location: 287 Gangnam-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do 진주성
- Map: Open in Google Maps
Guardians of Jinju is a mission-based tour set around Jinjuseong Fortress and the Jinju Battle History Culture Park. Participants can enjoy the content simply by accessing a web-based platform, without having to install a separate app, and move between designated locations within Jinjuseong Fortress and the Jinju Battle History Culture Park to complete missions.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
6. Bibliotheca Busan (부산바다도서관)
- Dates: Sep 19 (Sat) – Oct 11 (Sun), 2026 (23 days)
- Location: 1674 Dadae-dong, Saha-gu, Busan
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-51-745-7286
Bibliotheca Busan, set against the stunning backdrop of the sea in Busan, is an outdoor festival that blends books, culture, and art. Visitors can enjoy reading as well as cultural programs organized in collaboration with public libraries, bookstores, publishers, and cultural institutions in Busan.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
7. Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo (경남고성공룡세계엑스포)
- Dates: Sep 22 (Tue) – Nov 1 (Sun), 2026 (41 days)
- Location: 1116 Danghangman-ro, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-55-670-3814
Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo takes place in the area of Danghangpo Tourist Resort, where visitors can meet dinosaurs in many different ways. The festival operates various exhibitions and hands-on program facilities including Dinosaur Hill, Character Hall, Dinosaurs Footprint Fossil Hall, AR/VR Hall and more. Many events, activities and parades are also planned for additional fun.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
8. Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge (달밤에체조 부산 챌린지)
- Dates: Sep 19 (Sat) – Nov 7 (Sat), 2026 (50 days)
- Location: 73 Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-70-8065-4592
The Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge is a Busan-specific community sports program designed to encourage even citizens who are not accustomed to exercise or have little interest in it to participate in community sports activities in an easy and enjoyable way. Its goals are to expand citizen participation in community sports, promote health, and foster a vibrant nighttime leisure culture.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
Still deciding? 4 of these festivals end on Oct 11 (Sun), so they are easy to miss. Pick two or three from the table above by date and location first.
Before you go, check each festival’s official channel or contact number for the latest schedule — programs can change, and you will avoid a wasted trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (English festival data). Photos: Korea Tourism Organization, Korea Open Government License (KOGL).
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