Gangwon Festivals in January 2027
3 festivals with confirmed dates · updated Nov 4, 2026
Starting next in Gangwon: Pyeongchang Trout Festival (Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027), Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027) and Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival (Jan 16, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027).
| Weather | Seoul around 2°C by day and −6°C at night; dry and clear, with occasional snow that rarely settles in the city. |
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| Public holidays | New Year’s Day (1 January). Seollal, the lunar new year, falls in late January or February depending on the year. |
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Usually held in January: dates for 2027 not yet announced
These ran in January 2026. Organisers usually confirm the new dates a few weeks ahead; this page updates every morning when they do.
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Gangwon in January 2027?
3 festivals in Gangwon have confirmed dates in January 2027, including Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027), Pyeongchang Trout Festival (Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027) and Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival (Jan 16, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Gangwon free to attend?
Each festival page gives the entry fee as published by the organiser.
What is the weather like in Korea in January?
Seoul around 2°C by day and −6°C at night; dry and clear, with occasional snow that rarely settles in the city.
Are there public holidays in Korea in January?
New Year’s Day (1 January). Seollal, the lunar new year, falls in late January or February depending on the year.
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