Festival/Event
The Yesan Jangteo Three Kingdoms Festival, first held in 2017, revolves around the “three countries” representing Yesan:chrysanthemums (국화), Korean rice soup (국밥), and noodles (국수). Visitors can enjoy the scent of autumn at the festival, which showcases a variety of chrysanthemums and flower arrangements. Visitors can also taste the steaming rice soup from Baek Jong-won's national soup street and see the traditional method of drying noodle dough. In addition to this, there are cultural performances, experiential events, Baek Jong-won's food market, and promotions and sales of agricultural specialty products to satisfy the senses of visitors.
- Duration : Every October
- Location : Inside Yesan Traditional Market in front of Baek Jong-won's Soup Street (in front of Yesan Cinema)
The Good Brothers Festival is based on the real-life story of Lee Sung-man and Lee Soon, two brothers from Yesan. The festival honors the deep bond between the siblings, the virtue of filial piety towards parents, and aims to remind people of the love in families. Activities include rural experiences, straw exhibitions, and other educational, cultural, and family-oriented events.
- Duration : Every November
- Location : Daehung-myeon, in the Good Brothers Park
This festival commemorates the heroic act of Yoon Bong-gil, who carried out the April 29th Shanghai incident. It seeks to promote his profound love for the nation. The event includes various performances, experiences, exhibitions, traditional games, and competitions for everyone to enjoy.
- Duration : Around April 29 every year
- Location : Deoksan-myeon, in the area around Chunguisa
Yedang Reservoir is one of the largest fishing spots in Korea, where almost every fisherman has visited more than once, as fishing is always guaranteed regardless of the weather conditions.
- Yesan County Mayor's Yedang National Fishing Contest: Last Saturday of March to the first Saturday of April
- Yedang National Couples Fishing Contest : Last Sunday of March to the first Sunday of April
- Fishing Contest Location : Gwangsi-myeon, near Dongsan Bridge, Yedang National Fishing Contest site
Chusa Kim Jeong-hee was a calligrapher who innovatively developed the Chusa style of calligraphy, which embodies the spirit of reformation and revitalization. To carry on and develop the great calligraphic spirit of the master, the National Calligraphy Contest has been held at Chusa Gotak (House of Chusa), Chusa's old home, since 1990.
- Duration : Held over two days, including the Sunday closest to October 10
- Location : Chusa Gotak (House of Chusa) area
The first Yesan Apple Festival was held in 1983 to promote Yesan's yellow soil apples, known for having the best taste nationwide, and advance Yesan County's culture and arts. Since 1992, it alternated biennially with the Gunmin Sports Festival. However, it has been held annually since 2019.
- Duration : Every year from late October to early November
- Location : The parking area of Yesan Station Market
The Yesan Stork Festival, Korea's leading eco-cultural event that seeks to raise awareness about the value and importance of the stork, designated as Natural Monument No. 199. Attendees can see storks and fireflies, and experience a harmonious life with nature. There are a variety of unique programs, including a stork-themed movie concert, a "love for storks" walkathon, and wetland ecological experience education.
- Time : Every September
- Location : Yesan Stork Park (62-19, Shimok-daeri-gil, Gwangsi-myeon, Yesan County, Chungnam)
To welcome the vibrant energy of April, the "Family Love Walkathon" is held annually to create an atmosphere for families, friends, and couples to promote good health, harmonious households, and unity among county residents. The event is packed with entertainment, experiential activities, and promotions.
- Time : Every April
- Location : Various spots in Yesan County (including local tourist areas)