Hampyeong Butterfly Festival (함평 나비대축제)

The arrival of spring, the blooming of flowers, and the fluttering of butterflies signal the beginning of the Butterfly Festival in Hampyeong. The festival holds exhibitions on flowers, butterflies, and insects, as well as cultural and art performances featuring various stories about the environment. There are also displays of butterfly and insect specimens from around the world at the Butterfly Ecology Center. Visitors can enjoy various eco-activities, including kite flying, a visit to the dairy farm, and traditional folk games. The most popular activity for families is trapping butterflies in small bottles and setting them free in the flower gardens. At the festival, there is also a food market and a special performance for visitors on Children’s Day.

Introduction Information

Start date: 2025-04-25
End Date: 2025-05-06
Performance Time: 09:00-18:00 (Free evening admission)
Venue: Hampyeong Expo Park
Fee: Fees apply (Refer to website)
Organizer: Hampyeong-gun
Host Company: Hampyeong-gun
Host's Contact Information: +82-61-320-2247

Introduction: The Hampyeong Butterfly Festival held in April offers visitors the opportunity to get a closer look at ecology, in particular the region’s butterflies, flowers, and other insects. The complete lifecycle of the butterfly, from egg to larva to the fully-formed adult, can be seen, as well as an exhibition of nine thousand insects from around the world.

Programs: # Butterfly Release with Family
# Butterfly Ecology Center
# Butterfly Playground (butterfly trampoline, caterpillar experience)
# VR Center (Themed Video Hall)