Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival is held right before celebrating the annual Suwon Citizen's Day on October 10. The festival is held in Hwaseong (designated as the World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO) which is a city built on the filial piety of King Jeongjo, the 22nd King of the Joseon Dynasty.

There are various programs including the display of the lifestyles inside the royal palace and commoners, family-centered experience program and greeting ceremony paying tribute to King Jeongjo as well as delicious cuisines and exciting performances. Tourists from home and abroad visit Suwon every year to participate in the festival.

- Period : every year on Suwon Citizen's Day (around Oct. 10)
- Venue : Hwaseong Haenggung and Suwon Hwaseong area
- Hosted by : Suwon City (Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival Steering Committee)
- Contact information : Culture & Tourism Section (031-228-2621~4)

- Hwaseong Flag Contest, Hwaseong Fortress Construction Experience, Royal Court Culture Experience, etc.
- Re-enactment of King Jeong jo the Great's Royal Tomb Visitation Procession and Happy Suwon Festival, Jang Yong Yeong Guard Ceremony, 80th Birthday Anniversary Ceremony of Lady Hyegyeong, State Examination Attended by King Jeongjo, Night Military Training, Royal Wedding Ceremony, MUYE24KI Demonstration, etc.


- Musical (King Jeongjo), Hwaseong Flag Contest, Hwaseong Fortress Construction Experience, Royal Court Culture Experience, etc.


- Nationwide Marching Lecture Contest, Hwaseong Drawing Contest, Hwaseong Writing Contest, etc.


- elebratory bell tolling, fireworks, opening ceremony, Hwaseong art & culture festival, food culture festival, Paldalmun market festival, street festival, international sisterhood city performance, etc.