Nonsan Strawberry Festival
MarchChungnam
The Nonsan Strawberry Festival is held every year at Nonsan Citizens' Family Park in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province. Nonsan is a well-known strawberry-growing region, so the festival is full of strawberry tastings, hands-on activities, performances, and exhibitions. Local farmers and small businesses take part directly, and there is multilingual guidance for international visitors. Admission is free, though some activities charge a fee.
When is it held?
Every year around late March. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Mar 26 ~ Mar 29 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Pick strawberries yourself in a hands-on harvest experience
- Make strawberry jam and desserts at a workshop
- Snap photos at the strawberry theme zone's exhibits and photo spots
- Join a cooking and tasting program for strawberry K-food
- Browse the global food zone and food trucks
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Chungnam area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗
What to wear and bring
Spring mornings and evenings are chilly. A light layer and comfortable shoes work well.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Nonsan Strawberry Festival held?
Every year around late March. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Nonsan Strawberry Festival?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Chungnam, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Nonsan Strawberry Festival free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Chungnam
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.