In May, a season of festival, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, holds the three-day Geumjeongsanseong Festival in the area of Oncheoncheon Stream—a scenic walkway—and Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, the longest fortress in Korea.

With March comes the Daejeo Tomato Festival, beginning with its splendid opening ceremony. Enjoy healthy and delicious Daejeo tomatoes to your heart’s content at this flavorful foodie fest

Want to enjoy the flavors of the front sea of Gijang? Visit the Gijang Anchovy Festival that offers the freshness of Gijang anchovy. In the spring, you can try the plump seasonal Gijang anchovy that has an excellent chewiness as a sweet and sour raw fish salad, covered in a thin and savory batter and fried, a nice soup boiled with bean paste sauce, and dried radish greens. Challenge yourself to the popular barehand fish-catching program, and lose track of time as you watch the flying board at the festival. Participate in the surprise auction to purchase Gijang anchovy for an affordable price. *Gijang Anchovy Festival* 2025.04.25 ~ 04.27

Spring at the front sea of Gijang is harvesting season. Idong Port fishers spent the busiest time in the year collecting grown seaweed from the buoy, where the Gijang Seaweed Festival is held. Purchase seaweed and kelp at a reasonable price, which ranges depending on the quality of the product. There are many poular sites to see, food to eat, such as seaweed, kelp, and activities to participate in, such as fresh herb harvesting programs. Seaweed Bibimbap is served for free during lunch hour. Visit to get high-quality Gijang seaweed and kelp! **Gijang Seaweed Festival** 2025.4.18. ~ 4.20.