Daegu Chimac Festival

대구치맥페스티벌

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Food & DrinkDaegu
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkChimac itself is a distinctly Daegu-branded
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KRW
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Daegu Chimac Festival in Daegu

A multi-day summer festival at Duryu Park celebrating chimac, Korean fried chicken paired with beer, through franchise and independent food tents alongside concerts and stage performances. Launched in 2013 and now drawing roughly a million visitors, it has become Daegu's signature event and a deliberate branding effort to give the city its own culinary identity.

Duryu Park fills with the smell of frying oil and the sound of clinking beer glasses each summer as Daegu's Chimac Festival turns a regional comfort-food pairing into the city's largest annual event.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Chimac itself is a distinctly Daegu-branded concept, built around the city's status as headquarters for several of Korea's largest fried chicken franchises, and the festival treats the pairing almost like a civic mascot rather than just a menu item

02

The mystery stays covered

Pay-per-item pricing across dozens of competing chicken and beer tents lets visitors run their own informal taste comparison across styles and vendors in a single evening, something a single-restaurant visit could never replicate

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Chimac pairing culture built around Daegu's fried chicken franchises

Water and renewal

Living ritual

competing chicken-and-beer tents

The sacred route

Living ritual

and an evening concert stage

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Light, breathable summer clothing and comfortable sandals suited to standing in food lines in the heat.

Safety

Daegu Chimac Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Daegu you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

KRW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.87 N, 128.59 EOpen in Google Maps

Daegu, Daegu, South Korea

Nearest airportTAE — Daegu
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Daegu you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Daegu via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Daegu, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable summer clothing and comfortable sandals suited to standing in food lines in the heat.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for South Korea and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Daegu Chimac Festival?

Daegu Chimac Festival is listed for Past edition: 2–6 July 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Daegu Chimac Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Daegu, South Korea. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Daegu, Daegu, South Korea

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLchimacfestival.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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