Chungcheongbuk-do in October Festivals, dates and what's on

Chungcheongbuk-do has one festival on record in October: Cheongju Craft Biennale, 2 Sep – 31 Oct 2027, paid admission. The Cheongju Craft Biennale (청주공예비엔날레) is an international contemporary-craft exhibition held every two years since 1999 and, since 2011, at the Culture Factory, a converted tobacco plant in Cheongju, North Chungcheong. The 15th edition is planned for 2 September–31 October 2027, according to the organizer's 2027 competition notice; the 2025 edition ran 60 days, 10:00–19:00 and closed on Mondays, and drew more than 400,000 visitors. Tickets in 2025 cost ₩12,000 for adults (₩8,000 youth, ₩6,000 children); 2027 prices have not been announced. From Seoul, express buses reach Cheongju in about 1 h 52 m (₩14,000), then a city bus or taxi takes you to the Culture Factory.

At a glance

FestivalDatesAdmissionNearest stationStatus
Cheongju Craft Biennale청주공예비엔날레2 Sep – 31 Oct 2027Paid admissionCulture Factory city-bus stop (Cheongju has no subway)Upcoming

Dates marked “expected” follow the organizer's usual pattern and are replaced when the official announcement comes. Each festival page lists the sources.

The festival

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A view of the 2015 Cheongju International Craft Biennale Upcoming
Sep – Oct2027
2 –31
Thu–Sun
ArtsCheongjuAbout 1 h 52 min from Seoul

Cheongju Craft Biennale

The Cheongju Craft Biennale (청주공예비엔날레) is an international contemporary-craft exhibition held every two years since 1999 and, since 2011, at the Culture Factory, a converted tobacco plant in Cheongju, North Chungcheong. The 15th edition is planned for 2 September–31 October 2027, according to the organizer's 2027 competition notice; the 2025 edition ran 60 days, 10:00–19:00 and closed on Mondays, and drew more than 400,000 visitors.

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October across Korea

All 106 festivals in October

October is the busiest month on the calendar, and the festival to plan a trip around is the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival: sixteen nights of floating lanterns on the Namgang River below Jinju's fortress from the first Saturday of the month. The first half of October also brings the Busan International Film Festival, the Busan International Rock Festival on the first weekend, the Silla Culture Festival in Gyeongju, Anseong's Baudeogi festival of namsadang folk performance, Sejong's Hangeul festival from Hangeul Day (9 October), Yeongju's Punggi ginseng festival and fortress festivals at Seosan's Haemieupseong and Gochang's Moyangseong. Mid-month adds Jarasum Jazz, Icheon's rice festival, pine mushrooms and salmon in Yangyang, and silver grass on Haneul Park in Seoul and on Hwangmaesan. In the second half, the chrysanthemum shows open at Hampyeong and Iksan, Gangneung holds its coffee festival, Wonju fills its old downtown with dumpling stalls, and Busan marks UN Day (24 October) with the UN Peace Festival beside the UN Memorial Cemetery.

Tip. October weekends sell out hotels in Jinju and Busan a month ahead; the weekdays in between are the best time to visit.

Questions travelers ask

Is there a festival in Chungcheongbuk-do in October?

Chungcheongbuk-do has one festival on record in October: Cheongju Craft Biennale, 2 Sep – 31 Oct 2027, paid admission. The Cheongju Craft Biennale (청주공예비엔날레) is an international contemporary-craft exhibition held every two years since 1999 and, since 2011, at the Culture Factory, a converted tobacco plant in Cheongju, North Chungcheong. The 15th edition is planned for 2 September–31 October 2027, according to the organizer's 2027 competition notice; the 2025 edition ran 60 days, 10:00–19:00 and closed on Mondays, and drew more than 400,000 visitors. Tickets in 2025 cost ₩12,000 for adults (₩8,000 youth, ₩6,000 children); 2027 prices have not been announced. From Seoul, express buses reach Cheongju in about 1 h 52 m (₩14,000), then a city bus or taxi takes you to the Culture Factory.

When is Cheongju Craft Biennale 2027?

2 Sep – 31 Oct 2027. Upcoming. Paid admission. Nearest station: Culture Factory city-bus stop (Cheongju has no subway). Dates are taken from the organizer's own notice.

How do I get to Chungcheongbuk-do?

Intercity bus from Dong Seoul Terminal to Goesan in about 1 h 54 m; Goesan has no railway station.

What else is on in Korea in October?

106 festivals across Korea fall in October, including Andong Maskdance Festival, Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival, Baekje Cultural Festival. October weekends sell out hotels in Jinju and Busan a month ahead; the weekdays in between are the best time to visit.