This year's Busan Sea Festival will be held from Aug. 1 to 9 at Haeundae, Gwangalli, Songjeong, Songdo and Dadaepo beaches, featuring various activities and performances. The festival kicks off on Aug. The Busan International Rock Festival - which ranks as the Busan Sea Festival's largest event - will take place from Aug. 6 to 8 at Dadaepo. Last year's event boasted a total of 35 performers including the Kimchangwan Band, YB Band and Baekdusan as well as Overkill from the United States and Anna Tsuchiya from Japan. This year's event will be just as exciting, featuring famous bands from Korea and overseas. Other events in the lineup include the Busan International Hip Hop Festival (Aug. 2 to 3 at Haeundae) and the Busan Beach Skateboard Competition (Aug. 7 to 8 at Haeundae).     Parents, prepare to pack up the kids and head to area beaches. A number of events are geared toward families, including the Musical Gala Concert (Aug. 8 at Haeundae), the Open Music Concert (Aug. 9 at Gwangalli Beach), the Green Concert (Aug. 7 at Haeundae), the M.net Super Concert (Aug. 6 at Haeundae) and the Songjeong Korean Folk Concert (Aug. 6 at Songjeong). Additionally, be sure to check out Asia's largest magic show - the Busan International Magic Festival - from Aug. 4 to 8 at Haeundae BEXCO, and the Biki Film Festival, also from Aug. 4 to 8 at Songjeong and Songdo.     Copyright (c) 2010 Busan Matropolitan City. All rights reserved.