Food festivals

Upcoming festivals tagged “Food”.

October 2026

Until Nov8
Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival
Sep 4 – Nov 8, 2026 · Happening now
Namdang Port, located at the west end of Hongseong, is a famous west coast port known for its exceptional seafood.
09:00-24:00 (Varies by program) · Free (Separate fees apply to food and experiences) · Chungcheongnam-do
09:00-24:00 (Varies by program)
Free (Separate fees apply to food and experiences)
Chungcheongnam-do
Oct2
Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
Held at the nation’s only filial duty-themed park, Ppuri Park, the Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival is a traditional cultural event dedicated to finding th…
10:00-22:00 · Free · Daejeon
10:00-22:00
Free
Daejeon
Oct2
Busan International Rock Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
First held in 2000, the Busan International Rock Festival is Korea’s first and longest-running international rock festival.
10:00~22:00 · Paid · Busan
10:00~22:00
Paid
Busan
Oct2
Yeongcheon Traditional Korean Medicine Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
Yeongcheon Traditional Korean Medicine Festival features areas for oriental medicine health consultations and experiences, medicinal food, oriental m…
00:00-21:00 · Free · Gyeongsangbuk-do
00:00-21:00
Free
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Oct2
Jeonju Bibimbap Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
The Jeonju Bibimbap Festival celebrates the taste and charm of one of Korea's representative foods in the city of it's origin, Jeonju.
11:00-21:00 · Free · Jeollabuk-do
11:00-21:00
Free
Jeollabuk-do
Oct3
Gangnam Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 5, 2026
Gangnam Festival, the largest urban festival unfolding across the entire city center, begins with a spectacular street parade to mark the opening.
11:00-22:00 · Free · Seoul
11:00-22:00
Free
Seoul
Oct3
Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 11, 2026
Ginseng is one of Korea’s best-known health foods, valued for its ability to help restore energy and support the immune system.
10:00~20:00 · Free (fees vary by programs) · Gyeongsangbuk-do
10:00~20:00
Free (fees vary by programs)
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Oct7
Hoengseong Hanu Festival
Oct 7 – Oct 11, 2026
Hoengseong Hanu Festival is the biggest hanu (Korean cattle) festival in Korea.
10:00-21:00 · Free (separate charge may apply to activities) · Gangwon
10:00-21:00
Free (separate charge may apply to activities)
Gangwon
Oct8
Jangseong Hwangryonggang Autumn Flower Festival
Oct 8 – Oct 11, 2026
The Jangseong Hwangryonggang River Autumn Flower Festival is set against the backdrop of the 3.2-kilometer-long Hwangryonggang River.
10:00-22:00 · Free · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
10:00-22:00
Free
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct14
Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival
Oct 14 – Oct 18, 2026
Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival celebrates dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles), two of the most famous specia…
11:00-21:00 · Free · Gangwon
11:00-21:00
Free
Gangwon
Oct15
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest
Oct 15 – Oct 17, 2026
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest takes place in October at the outdoor space of Hotel Nongshim in Busan.
17:00-22:00 (Concerts: 19:00-21:00) · 34,000 won (Early bird discount: 31,000 won) · Busan
17:00-22:00 (Concerts: 19:00-21:00)
34,000 won (Early bird discount: 31,000 won)
Busan
Oct15
Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival
Oct 15 – Oct 18, 2026
Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival is held in the town where the largest salted seafood market in Korea is located.
10:00-22:00 · Free (fees may apply to programs) · Chungcheongnam-do
10:00-22:00
Free (fees may apply to programs)
Chungcheongnam-do
Oct15
Sunchang Jangryu Festival
Oct 15 – Oct 18, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.
09:00-21:00 · Free (fees may apply to programs) * Discount may apply to guests in red clothing · Jeollabuk-do
09:00-21:00
Free (fees may apply to programs) * Discount may apply to guests in red clothing
Jeollabuk-do
Oct16
Mokpo Port Festival
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026
The 2026 Mokpo Port Festival will take place from October 16 to 18 around Mokpo Port and Samhakdo Island.
12:00 ~ 21:00 · Free · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
12:00 ~ 21:00
Free
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct16
Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.
10:00~22:00 · Free · Seoul
10:00~22:00
Free
Seoul
Oct17
Geumcheon Harmony Festival
Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2026
The Geumcheon Harmony Festival is Geumcheon-gu's representative festival, held annually for over 20 years since its inception in 2003.
11:00-20:00 · Free · Seoul
11:00-20:00
Free
Seoul
Oct21
Gangneung Coffee Festival
Oct 21 – Oct 25, 2026
The Gangneung Coffee Festival traces its roots to the everyday memories created around the coffee vending machines at Anmok Beach and to the café and…
10:00~20:00 · Some fees apply · Gangwon
10:00~20:00
Some fees apply
Gangwon
Oct23
Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival
Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2026
The 2026 Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival celebrates Yeoju's traditional culture and history, harking back to a time when local specialties such as rice and s…
10:00~21:00 · Free · Gyeonggi
10:00~21:00
Free
Gyeonggi
Oct23
Gwangju Kimchi Festival
Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.
10:00-20:00 · Free · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
10:00-20:00
Free
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct31
Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival
Oct 31 – Nov 8, 2026
The Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival is Changwon's representative autumn festival, held since 2000 to promote the excellence of Masan chrysanthemu…
10:00-22:00 · Free · Gyeongsangnam-do
10:00-22:00
Free
Gyeongsangnam-do

November 2026

Nov5
Jeju Olle Walking Festival
Nov 5 – Nov 7, 2026
The Jeju Olle Walking Festival is held every November, when Jeju's nature is at its finest.
General 30,000 won / Discount 25,000 won (* Born 2008 or later) · Jeju
General 30,000 won / Discount 25,000 won (* Born 2008 or later)
Jeju

December 2026

Dec23
Korea Grand Sale
Dec 23, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027
The Korea Grand Sale is Korea’s premier tourism festival for international visitors, combining shopping, culture, and travel.
Free · Seoul
Free
Seoul