2012 SOUTH KOREA 2012
Festivals, Shows, Exhibitions, Expos
(See also: 2011)
January 7-29, 2012 Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mountain Trout) Ice Festival
Hwacheon, Gangwon, South Korea
This virtually untouched region is known as the first area in Korea that freezes over in winter, and the river is covered with a thick layer of ice. Visitors can try out ice fishing, and those who are feeling brave can try to catch mountain trout with their bare hands. As well as fun activities and performances, there is also an exhibition of ice sculptures that took 20 weeks to prepare. Visitors can sample raw and grilled mountain trout, both of which are delicious.
January 28-Feb 5, 2012 15th Inje Icefish Festival
Soyangho Lake, Inje, South Korea
At this spectacular winter festival visitors will be able to try out ice fishing and exciting games such as human bowling on ice, ice soccer, and even a tug-of-war on ice. For those icefish fanatics there will be an icefish eating competition, and visitors can sample the icefish, smelt, for free. (also: http://www.injefestival.co.kr/english/main.asp)
April 19-21, 2012 Seoul Seafood Show - Seoul, South Korea
Organized by Korea Fishery Products Marketing & Processing Assoc. and Sponsored by Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, Republic of Korea.
April 26-29, 2012 Coffee Expo Seoul - Seoul, South Korea
Hosted by the Korea Coffee Association. Exhibits of coffee & tea, raw materials and coffee related equipment. Concurrent events include World Super Barista Championship, Latte Art Competition, New Product Seminar and more.
May 3-5, 2012 Seoul Int’l Wines & Spirits Expo - Seoul, South Korea
10th exhibition of wines and spirits.
June 5-8, 2012 Tea World Festival - Seoul, South Korea
Exhibition of teas, products made from tea, tea wares, packaging equipment, and tea room interiors.
August 3-5, 2012 Organic & Natural--City Farm & Plant Factory Expo
Seoul, South Korea
Organized by the Korea Organic Farming Association.
November 22-25, 2012 Seoul Int'l Cafe Show - Seoul, South Korea
The 11th event will include Korea Barista Championship, Sweet Kitchen, seminars and more.
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2011 SOUTH KOREA 2011
Festivals, Shows, Exhibitions, Expos
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April 16-21, 2011 Gyeongju Liquor & Rice Cake Festival
Gyeongju, South Korea
This Gyeongju festival features Korea’s traditional liquor and rice cakes. Visitors can sample and shop for a selection of mouth-watering delicacies not only from Gyeongju but also from a variety of other regions in Korea. (also: http://eguide.gj.go.kr/02_culture/drink.jsp)
April 26-29, 2011 Seoul Food & Hotel 2011 - Seoul, South Korea
The International Exhibition for the Food, Beverage, Hotel, Restaurant, Foodservice, Bakery & Supermarket Industries. Seoul Food & Hotel is the unique and longest established entry point to South Korea's thriving food, drinks and hospitality market. Held in conjuction with Wine Korea, Meat Korea and Seoul FoodTech.
April 30-May 8, 2011 Mungyeong Traditional Tea Bowl Festival
Mungyeong, South Korea
For centuries, Korean pottery has been regarded as one of the best displays of artistic talent worldwide. Mungyeong town is a renowned pottery-producing center with over 900 years of history. This festival celebrates the traditional chatsabal (tea bowl), whose modest, simple, almost rough exterior creates its unique beauty. (also: http://sabal21.com/2009/eng/main/main.asp)
May 4-8, 2011 Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival
Hadong, South Korea
Hadong is famous for being the first tea plantation site in Korea and continues to produce tea using time-honored traditional methods. The festival offers visitors a unique and entertaining combination of events and hands-on experiences. Tea Etiquette Ceremony at the first tea plantation site, seminar on tea and tea bowls, farming green tea, demonstration of making Dasi, making wild tea, making tea bowls, Cheonnyeoncha (a thousand year tea) Auction, tea etiquette competition for international tourists, temple stay, temple concert. (also: http://festival.hadong.go.kr/fr_data/eng_sub_a_01.html)
June 9-12, 2011 DAFOOD 2011 - Daegu, South Korea
International Food Industry Exhibition.
September 29-Oct 3, 2011 Songyi Mushroom Festival
Yangyang, South Korea
The Songyi pine mushroom is so special that it is referred to as a golden mushroom or diamond in the woods. It is also particularly expensive, one kilogram of songi costs over 200,000 won ($170). Access to the natural environment to these luxury pine mushrooms is strictly restricted, therefore the Songi Festival is a great opportunity to discover the mushroom’s ecology and pick them in the mountains. Visitors can also sample various healthy organic dishes made from the mushrooms. Each year the festival attracts a growing number of visitors from across the nation. (also: http://eng.yangyang.go.kr )
October 13-16, 2011 10th Incheon Soraepogu Festival
Soraepogu, Incheon, South Korea
Sorae is a fishing port in Incheon that despite its proximity to the metropolitan area still has the atmosphere of an old fishing village. The Incheon Soraepogu Festival has become so popular that it is now a national event, which many tourists flock to. Fresh fish caught in Sorae and fishing tools are exhibited. The traditional market sells fresh seafood at affordable prices. A live concert is held in Jangdo Podaeji fort, which is open to the public during the festival. (also: www.soraefestival.net/en/ )
October 13-16, 2011 Busan Jagalchi Festival
Busan, South Korea
The Jagalchi Market is the largest seafood market in Korea, and is one of Busan’s most well-known tourist attractions. This festival takes place in the autumn every year. (also: www.ijagalchi.co.kr/ )
October 15-19, 2011 Gwangju Kimchi Culture Festival
Gwangiu, South Korea
The Festival celebrates what could be called Korea’s ‘National’ food, kimchi. There is a sampling corner, a buffet of kimchi and various complimentary dishes, and visitors can even learn how to make kimchi. This popular festival is a must for visitors who are interested in Korea’s traditional foods.
October 19-23, 2011 Ganggyeong Fermented Seafood Festival
Ganggyeong, South Korea
Ganggyeong is well known for its salted seafood market, which is the largest in Korea. This traditional market, which dates back 200 years, stocks both fresh seafood and salted seafood, which has been fermented at low temperatures. Today, the market accounts for half of the nation’s total sales of salted seafood. During the festival, visitors can buy salted seafood at discounted prices of up to 30-40% at the festival market.
October 20-24, 2011 Korea Food Festival
Jeollabuk-do Provence, South Korea
Korea Food Festival, organized by the national government to promote Hansik (Korean food) as part of the 2010-2012 Visit Korea Year campaign, is scheduled to be held in Jeollabuk-do Jeonju-si, known for its best-kept traditional culture and foods. During the festival period, multiple subsidiary festivals centered around the theme of ‘Korean traditional dining and food’ will take place simultaneously, offering a special experience of traditional dining, along with beautiful scenery and memorable cultural programs.
October 20-24, 2011 Jeonju International Fermented Food Expo
Jeonju City, South Korea
Fermented soy products, Various sorts of Kimchi, Liquors, Pickled fish, Foreign fermented food, Dairy products, Functional health food and Food processing equipment.
October 21-30, 2011 Geumsan Insam (Ginseng) Festival
Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
Geumsan County is the largest producer of ginseng in Korea and home to a ginseng and medicinal herb market. The festival, which has been running for 30 years, is held to promote the beneficial effects of Geumsan ginseng.
November 3-6, 2011 Sunchang Fermented Soybean Festival
Red Pepper Paste Village, Sunchang, South Korea
Held every fall at Sunchang, a city of health and longevity. Sunchang hot pepper sauce, which used to be presented to the Royal Family during the Joseon Dynasty, is believed to have many health benefits. The venue of the festival is Hot Sauce Folk Village, a Mecca of Sunchang Hot Sauce. Celebrity performances, percussion performances, Madangnori, and making traditional hot sauce. Sunchang Specialty Exhibition (e.g. vegetables fermented in hot sauce, Bokbunja liquor), Children’s Painting Contest, and photo exhibitions. The festival’s crowning glory is the Sunchang traditional hot sauce competition, a must-see event.
November 3-6, 2011 13th Icheon Rice Cultural Festival
Incheon, South Korea
Icheon is famous for producing the best rice in Korea. In fact Icheon rice is so good that it used to be served to the king of Korea, and is still highly thought of today. The Festival celebrates its famous rice and also the local agricultural practices. Major events of the festival include a reenactment of the parade that transported rice to Hanseong (the old name for Seoul) for presentation to the king, and the huge rice cauldron that is capable of feeding thousands of people.
November 9-12, 2011 Korea Food Expo - Seoul, South Korea
Korea's most holistic food industry trade show. With eight total shows in one--Premium Agrostock, Kitchen, Rice, International, Hotel & Restaurant Fairs; Makgeolri & Packaging Expos and Seoul Cooking Show.
November 17-19, 2011 BISFE - Busan International Seafood & Fisheries Expo - Busan, South Korea
To confirm the world competitiveness of seafood & fishery business of Busan.
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