Table of Contents
- Introduction to Nakdonggang FESTA that Colors Autumn
- Completed First Festival – Myeongji Market Gizzard Shad Festival
- Upcoming Festival Schedule
- Key Festival Schedule at the End of September
- Representative Festival Schedule from October to November
- Nakdonggang FESTA Visit Certification Event
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Introduction to Nakdonggang FESTA that Colors Autumn
A large festival called 'Nakdonggang FESTA' is set to take place in Busan and the Gyeongnam area in the fall of 2025.
This festival aims to propose an 'autumn festival roadmap' by integrating a total of 7 local festivals along the Nakdong River system, along with certification events for visitors.
The Gizzard Shad Festival, starting at Myeongji Market in Gangseo-gu, Busan, will be held in early September, while the Buncheong Pottery Festival will take place in Gimhae in November. Each region will offer unique programs and experiences, promising joy for many.
Completed First Festival – Myeongji Market Gizzard Shad Festival
The event will take place from September 9 to 11, 2025.
The location is around Myeongji Market in Gangseo-gu, Busan.
Now in its 23rd year, the Myeongji Market Gizzard Shad Festival showcased a cooking experience using local specialties, a fast eating contest, and programs that families can participate in together.
However, as of today (September 14, 2025), the festival has already ended, and submissions for the visit certification event are closed. Winners will be announced individually on September 19.
Upcoming Festival Schedule
The 6th Alien Festival will be held in Miryang.
The schedule is from September 20 to 21, 2025,
with various performances and parade experiences themed around space and science.
This festival is particularly beloved by family visitors.
The 22nd Sasang Riverside Festival in Sasang-gu, Busan is approaching.
The festival will be held from September 20 to 21, 2025, at Samnak Ecological Park Cultural Square.
The opening ceremony will commence at 5 PM on the 20th, featuring riverside music concerts and fireworks as key attractions for visitors.
Key Festival Schedule at the End of September
The Nakdonggang Gupo Naru Festival will be held in Buk-gu, Busan, from September 26 to 28, 2025.
The event will take place at the Hwamyung Ecological Park Lotus Complex, featuring various traditional experiences and performances themed around the history and commercial culture of Gupo Naru during the Joseon Dynasty.
The 2025 Sea Art Festival will be held at Dadaepo Beach in Saha-gu, Busan.
The event will take place from September 27 to November 2, featuring various outdoor installation art works.
Artists from around the world will participate to provide an artistic impression that harmonizes with the autumn sea.
Representative Festival Schedule from October to November
The Chrysanthemum Festival, held in Yangsan, will take place from October 25 to November 10, 2025. The operational hours are from 9 AM to 9 PM, held at the central square of Hwangsan Park.
During this festival, fully bloomed chrysanthemums will be beautifully displayed, combined with night-time lighting to create a fantastic scenery. It is recommended as an excellent outing spot for families.
The Buncheong Pottery Festival in Gimhae will take place from November 4 to November 9, 2025.
This festival is the largest in the country, featuring various pottery experiences, exhibition competitions, and pottery markets that are expected to attract much interest.
Nakdonggang FESTA Visit Certification Event
How to participate:
Take a certification selfie at the festival site with your face visible
Upload it on Instagram with
#NakdonggangFesta
and adding the required hashtags
Capture the upload screen and submit via Naver Form →
Go to Naver Form
Prize Information:
Each festival will provide 30 participants with coffee gift coupons worth 30,000 KRW. If you visit and certify two or more of the seven festivals, you will have additional lottery chances for an action cam (1 winner) and Bluetooth speakers (3 winners).
Note:
Please do not delete the original post before the announcement of winners, and participation must be done from a public account. A tax of 22% on additional prizes will be borne by the recipient.
Conclusion
The 2025 Nakdonggang FESTA is an autumn festival unfolding across Busan and Gyeongnam from September to November, offering a rich array of activities through various linked programs.
Excluding the already concluded Myeongji Market Gizzard Shad Festival, the Miryang Alien Festival and Sasang Riverside Festival will commence on September 20, and a variety of events will follow in succession.
This autumn presents many opportunities to enjoy travel, cultural experiences, certification events, and prizes simultaneously. Families are encouraged to experience Nakdonggang FESTA together.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the Nakdonggang FESTA 2025?
The Nakdonggang FESTA 2025 is a combined autumn festival of 7 regions held in Busan and Gyeongnam.
The Nakdonggang FESTA 2025 is a large autumn festival that integrates 7 local festivals along the Nakdong River system. Various cultural and experiential events, along with traditional activities, will take place across Busan and Gyeongnam from September to November. Each local festival is equipped with unique programs that provide abundant entertainment for visitors.
Q. What is the main festival schedule for Nakdonggang FESTA 2025?
It runs from September to November, starting with the Myeongji Market Gizzard Shad Festival and ending with the Gimhae Buncheong Pottery Festival.
The Myeongji Market Gizzard Shad Festival was held in early September at the Myeongji Market in Gangseo-gu, Busan. The Miryang Alien Festival and Sasang Riverside Festival will start on September 20. The Gupo Naru Festival will take place from September 26 to 28. The Sea Art Festival will happen from September 27 to November 2 at Dadaepo Beach. The Yangsan Chrysanthemum Festival is scheduled from October 25 to November 10, and the Buncheong Pottery Festival will be held in Gimhae from November 4 to 9.
Q. What are the main events and current status of the Myeongji Market Gizzard Shad Festival?
The Myeongji Market Gizzard Shad Festival showcased various programs, including cooking experiences, and has now concluded.
The Myeongji Market Gizzard Shad Festival offered diverse events such as cooking experiences with the local specialty, fast eating contests, and family participation programs. However, as of September 14, 2025, the festival has ended, and the visit certification event submissions are closed. Winners will be announced separately on September 19.
Q. How to participate in the Nakdonggang FESTA visit certification event?
Take a certification selfie at the festival site, upload it on Instagram with hashtags, and submit through Naver Form.
To participate in the Nakdonggang FESTA certification event, take a selfie at the festival with your face visible and post it on Instagram with the required hashtags #NakdonggangFesta and the festival name. After that, capture the upload screen and submit it via Naver Form to complete participation. Please do not delete the original post until the winners are announced, and participation must be from a public account.
Q. What are the prizes for the certification event and important notes?
Each festival has separate prizes, and those visiting two or more locations will get additional lottery opportunities for prizes.
Each festival will provide 30 participants with gift coupons for coffee worth 30,000 KRW, and those who visit and certify two or more out of the seven festivals will have additional chances to win an action cam (1 winner) and Bluetooth speakers (3 winners). A tax of 22% on any prizes awarded must be paid by the recipient, and the participating account must be set to public; deleting posts will result in cancellation of the prize.
