Chilgok, Gyeongsangbuk-do · History and peace festival
Chilgok Nakdonggang Peace Festival
October 15–18, 2026
- Dates
- October 15–18, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Festival entry
- Free
- Food & selected activities
- Separate charges apply
- Venue
- Chilgokbo Ecological Park
- Address
- Jungji-ri, Seokjeok-eup, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketChilgok-gun · Every five daysWaegwan MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 1 and 6 each month.View market details History museumFor context before the festivalChilgok Patriot and Peace MemorialReview the Battle of the Nakdong River and civilian wartime history before entering the festival grounds.View details Historic bridgeNear WaegwanWaegwan Railroad BridgeSee a surviving landmark tied to the Nakdong River battle and the history interpreted at the festival.View details Hotels near the festival
Waegwan-eup and the Chilgokbo area
View staysPut the history before the evening program
Start with the memorial
The memorial gives the performances and exhibits a clearer historical setting.
Choose a few programs
The festival combines large performances, hands-on activities, food, and military-history content. Check the day’s schedule first.
Prepare for a late finish
Programs run until 10 p.m. Confirm return transportation before the evening crowds build.
A riverside festival about war, remembrance, and peace
At a glance
The festival remembers the Battle of the Nakdong River, a critical defensive line during the Korean War, through performances, exhibits, activities, and food.
The 2026 focus
This year’s program brings attention to young boys who served in wartime and whose stories have often received less public notice.
Before you go
The festival runs October 15–18 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Entry is free; food and selected activities cost extra.
