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Time-sensitive things worth checking before you make plans. Dates are a planning window, not a confirmed reservation. Check the event page and organizer before travel.

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Oct 9, 2026Oct 11, 2026Upcoming
Haemieupseong Fortress, Seosan

23rd Seosan Haemieupseong Festival 2026

The 23rd Seosan Haemieupseong Festival runs October 9–11, 2026, around Haemieupseong Fortress in Seosan. Seosan City lists the opening ceremony at 19:00 on October 9; the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism lists operating hours of 17:00–22:00 on day one and 11:00–22:00 on days two and three. General entry is free, while some programs such as “600 Years’ Table” are paid. Planned programs include opening processions, a drone show, media art, classical performances and family activities. The city tourism page lists a driving route via Haemi IC and intercity-bus routes to Seosan/Haemi, but its last-updated date is January 2024, so recheck transit on the travel day. Detailed temporary parking and shuttle arrangements were not confirmed in the official pages checked.

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Past or unconfirmed dates
Oct 1, 2026Oct 5, 2026Ended
Gyeryongdae Airstrip area

Gyeryong Military Culture Festival 2026

A five-day public festival at the Gyeryongdae airstrip held alongside the Army-run Ground Forces Festival. The Gyeryong Military Culture Festival focused on city-led military-culture performances, parades, family activities and barracks/VR experiences, while the Ground Forces Festival added Army policy showcases, Army TIGER+ and drone demonstrations, U.S.-ROK equipment displays and hands-on military experiences. The 2026 edition ran October 1-5, with the core daytime visitor window 09:00-17:00 and free general admission; some programs charged separately.

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Oct 1, 2026Oct 5, 2026Ended
Cheonan Stadium and Cheonan Samgeori Park

Cheonan World Dance Festival 2026

A five-day dance festival in Cheonan centered on national and international dance competitions, a street dance parade and public performances. Current visitor information lists October 1-5, daily 10:00-22:00, at Cheonan Stadium and Cheonan Samgeori Park, with free admission.

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