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Free Cheongsong Apple Festival, Nov. 4–8: Apple Parade, Surprise Auction and Apple Games

Published Oct 26, 2026

Why NOW picked itGood if you want apple auctions and Apple Nanta games with no entry fee. VisitKorea gives no transit details, so call the county (054-873-3686) first.

The Cheongsong Apple Festival takes over Cheongsong-eup in North Gyeongsang from Nov. 4 to 8. Entry is free, and the line-up has an apple parade, an Apple King contest and a surprise apple auction.

Apples to compete over, and to auction

The stage hosts the Cheongsong Apple Parade and a celebration concert. Contests include a garland-weaving national competition and the Apple King competition.

Stalls sell apples and local specialties, and a surprise apple auction is on the programme. The Cheongsong Cultural Festival, the World Confucian Culture Festival and fireworks are listed alongside.

From Apple Nanta to the Golden Apple hunt

The hands-on side is games: Apple Nanta, Find the Golden Apple and the Apple Sorting Lotto. The names tell you the mood.

Entry is free but some activities charge a fee, so ask on site which ones.

Ask the county how to get there

The festival is at 484-1 Wolmak-ri, Cheongsong-eup, around Yongjeoncheon Stream and Hyeonbiam Cliff. VisitKorea lists the programme hours as 09:00 to 20:00.

There is no public-transport or parking information on that page. Call the festival committee on 054-873-3686 or check csapplefestival.kr.