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Taehwagang Maduhee Festival
- 📅 Dates
- Jun 19, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026
- 📍 Location
- 518, Taehwagangbukjajeongeo-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan
- 🎫 Admission
- Free
- 🕘 Hours
- 10:00~22:00
- 🎪 Venue
- Taehwagang Riverside and Seongnam-dong Area, Jung-gu, Ulsan
- 🏛️ Organizer
- Taehwagang Maduhee Festival Organizing Committee
- ☎️ Contact
- +82-52-244-2007~8
⚠️ This festival's listed dates have passed
The dates above are from the most recent official schedule. Many Korean festivals are annual events held around the same time each year, but the next date has not been officially confirmed yet — please check the official website or a Google search below before planning a trip.
Overview
Maduhee is a traditional folk game rooted in Hakseongji, a historical record of Ulsan from the reign of King Yeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty. Through storytelling and historical interpretation, the festival reinforces the tradition and identity of Maduhee while evolving into a community-led tourism festival. By combining summer leisure activities along the Taehwagang River with lively evening programs such as the Chimaek (chicken and beer) Festival, it offers a unique seasonal experience. As the first major summer festival of the year in Korea, the Taehwagang Maduhee Festival provides a venue fo
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (official English translation, TourAPI).
What happens at Taehwagang Maduhee Festival
- Ulsan Grand Tug-of-War “Maduhee
- ” National Taehwagang Maduhee Dance Competition
- Traditional Ssireum Competition
Official programme as registered with the Korea Tourism Organization for the most recent edition. Details can change — check with the organizer before you go.
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📊 How busy this area gets
Visitor-volume index for 중구, from Korea Tourism Organization big data. 1.00 = that area's own yearly average, so this compares the area against itself — not against Seoul.
The index covers the whole district, not the festival ground itself. Use it to pick a month, not a day. · Jan 1.01 / Oct 1.07
🅿️ Nearby attractions — with actual parking capacity
Most sites only say "parking available." These are official figures from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, so you can judge before you drive.
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🏮 Traditional market days during the festival
Korean country markets open only on days ending in fixed digits — every 5 days. These are the actual dates they open while the festival runs, so you can add one to the same trip.
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🎪 Other festivals nearby at the same time
Overlapping dates, within 60 km.
Nearby Attractions
Places within 12 km of the festival venue (straight-line distance), described in English by the Korea Tourism Organization. Travel time depends on roads and traffic, so only distance is shown.
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Ulsan Culture Street울산 문화의거리 Attractionapprox. 0.7 km
Ulsan Culture Street is a 1,000-meter-long art street with various galleries, small theaters, cafes, and restaurants. The original city center, which was the center of…
Korean address for map apps울산광역시 중구 성남동 -
Taehwagang Donggulpia태화강동굴피아 Attractionapprox. 1.1 km
Taehwagang Donggulpia has transformed several artificial caves created by the Japanese military during the Japanese colonial period into a tourist attraction, originally…
Korean address for map apps울산광역시 남구 남산로 306 -
Ulsan Art Museum울산시립미술관 Cultural facilityapprox. 1.1 km
Opened in 2022, the Ulsan Art Museum is the first public art museum in the city. It promotes local culture and provides a space for sharing and experiencing experimental…
Korean address for map apps울산광역시 중구 북정동 1-2 -
Ulsan Keunaegi House울산큰애기집 Cultural facilityapprox. 1.2 km
Ulsan Keunaegi House is a cultural complex that exhibits and sells tourism-related products. The first floor houses a tourist information center and a souvenir shop,…
Korean address for map apps울산광역시 중구 문화의거리 28 -
Twelve Scenic Places of Ulsan City울산 12경 Attractionapprox. 1.8 km
Twelve Scenic Places of Ulsan City encompass the stunning landscapes of Ulsan, showcasing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region. These include the…
Korean address for map apps울산광역시 남구 태화동
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