Yesan White Stork Festival

예산황새축제

Meet the white stork, designated as Natural Monument No. 199, returned to its natural habitat. The 7th Yesan White Stork Festival celebrates the village's dedication to creating a stable breeding environment and supporting the survival of these remarkable birds in the wild. Facing challenges from climate change and ecosystem loss, the village is committed to preserving an ecological habitat where humans and storks coexist harmoniously. Through hands-on educational programs and exhibitions, the festival conveys conservation messages. You can participate in a stork rescue mission based on five key challenges, enjoy water activities inspired by the wetlands these birds frequent, and experience immersive ecological programs including stork feeding and wildlife observation in wetland habitats.

Dates: Sep 5, 2026 → Sep 6, 2026
Venue: 62-19, Simok-dae-ri-gil, Gwangsi-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do · 🏺 Chungnam
Price: Free

Practical information

Opening hours: 10:00~18:00
Exact location: Yesan Stork Park
Organiser: Yesan Stork Ecotourism Association
Phone: 041-339-8367

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Most regional festivals are free entry
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💡 Good to know

When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.