About
The 13th Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival celebrates the history of Gupo, once a key ferry crossing and trading hub on the Nakdong River, at beautiful Hwamyeong Eco Park. It runs October 16–18 with performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities and food. Highlights include a recreated ferry landing, Gupo noodle platters and noodle-making, eco and wellness programs, a book fair, a song contest and open busking. After dark, enjoy the night walk, a garden of lights and the Starry Sea Busan Night Market along the river.
Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival (낙동강 구포나루 축제)
Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18
3 days
Lotus fields at Hwamyeong Eco Park, Buk-gu, Busan
부산광역시 북구 낙동강자전거길 1455 (덕천동) 화명생태공원야구장B
10:00–21:00
Free (some activities paid)
Contact 051-309-4522
About
The 13th Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival celebrates the history of Gupo, once a key ferry crossing and trading hub on the Nakdong River, at beautiful Hwamyeong Eco Park. It runs October 16–18 with performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities and food. Highlights include a recreated ferry landing, Gupo noodle platters and noodle-making, eco and wellness programs, a book fair, a song contest and open busking. After dark, enjoy the night walk, a garden of lights and the Starry Sea Busan Night Market along the river.
More festivals to see
Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)
Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival (금정산성축제)
Busan Dwaeji-gukbap Festival (부산돼지국밥대전)
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest (허심청브로이 옥토버페스트)
Jeonpo Coffee Festival (전포커피축제)
La La La Festival (라라라 페스티벌)
UN Peace Festival (UN평화축제)
Busan Folk Arts Festival (부산종합민속예술제)
Busan Mackerel Festival (부산고등어축제)
Yeongdo Bridge Festival (영도다리축제)
Guides
Festivals in Busan this weekend (Oct 17–18)›Festivals and events ending this week in Busan›Source: Korea Tourism Organization (Korean listing, translated by us)
Data as of 10.17. Dates and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.