# Forest festivals in South Korea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/forest-festivals-in-south-korea
> Updated: 2026-10-11T21:42:56.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Throughout October, various regions in South Korea are hosting forest-themed festivals and educational events.

In Gyeongsangbuk-do, activities include the ‘Baekdudaegan Bongja Festival’ in Bonghwa, which showcases native plants, and a 25th-anniversary celebration at the Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum in Pohang. The province is also hosting the Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Expo in Pohang and a forest healing expo in Yeongju.

In other districts, such as Gangnam-gu and Mapo-gu, festivals are being organized specifically for families and toddlers. These events focus on nature education, ecological awareness, and hands-on activities like hydroponic gardening and insect observation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: South Korean districts host forest festivals for families

Districts in South Korea are hosting forest festivals on October 17, offering families nature-based activities and ecological education at Daemosan and Sangam Neighborhood Park.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-districts-host-forest-festivals-for-families

### 2026-10-04: Gyeongsangbuk-do to host various forest festivals in October

Gyeongsangbuk-do province is hosting various forest-themed festivals in October, including plant exhibitions, trekking camps, and forest healing expos across Bonghwa, Pohang, and Yeongju.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gyeongsangbuk-do-to-host-various-forest-festivals-in-october

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Cite as: Forest festivals in South Korea. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/forest-festivals-in-south-korea