Seongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do · Melon and heritage festival

Seongju Melon and Life Culture Festival

Name: Seongju Melon and Life Culture Festival
Start: 2026-05-14
End: 2026-05-17
Location: Seongbak Forest

May 14–17, 2026

Dates: May 14–17, 2026
2026 hours: 10:00–21:00
2026 admission: Free entry; selected activities cost extra
Venue: Seongbak Forest
Address: 30 Seongbaksub-gil, Seongju-eup, Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

Traditional marketSeongju · Every five daysSeongju MarketThis market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details Historic villageFor a separate Seongju stopHangae VillageWalk stone-walled lanes among traditional homes in a village with roughly six centuries of history.View details Add to the routeFor a separate stopSeongsan-dong Ancient TombsSave time for Seongsan-dong Ancient Tombs if you are extending your stay in Seongju after Seongju Melon and Life Culture Festival.View details

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan a future visit to Seongju Melon and Life Culture Festival

Check the next edition

Seongju Melon and Life Culture Festival ended its 2026 run. Confirm the next dates, hours, prices, and booking requirements on the official page.

Choose your priorities

Use the official Seongju Melon and Life Culture Festival schedule to set your arrival time, then leave room for Hangae Village.

Start with the venue

For Seongju Melon and Life Culture Festival, use Seongbak Forest as the arrival point and check the daily program before setting out.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL