Festivals in Gyeongnam this weekend (Oct 17–18)

As of Oct 17 · 3 events

This weekend (Oct 17–18), Gyeongnam has 3 festivals, and 2 of them are free to enter.

We left out events that run for more than a month, so this list is only what is worth planning your weekend around, including festivals already under way.

The list is updated every day. Dates and venues can change, so check each event’s official website before you go.

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)

Festival · Gyeongnam · 10.3 – 10.18 · Free

The tradition of yudeung, or floating lanterns, dates back to the Battle of Jinjuseong Fortress, one of the three major victories of the Im…

Hwangmaesan Silver Grass Festival (황매산 억새축제)

Hwangmaesan Silver Grass Festival (황매산 억새축제)

Festival · Gyeongnam · 10.17 – 10.25 · Free

As autumn deepens, Hwangmaesan Mountain turns silver with eulalia (silver grass).

Tripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival (대장경기록문화축제)

Tripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival (대장경기록문화축제)

Festival · Gyeongnam · 10.9 – 11.1

The Tripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival showcases the cultural values of Tripitaka Koreana combined with vibrant content featuring splendid…

See this weekend’s festivals in other regions below.

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