Chiaksan Hanwoo Festival
Oct 22 – Oct 25, 2026 · Gangwon
Overview
The Chiaksan Hanwoo Festival is a leading local festival organized by the Wonju Livestock Agricultural Cooperative, a festival of harmony in which people of all ages and genders participate together, based on Wonju's agricultural values and the Samto Sasang philosophy. It promotes the excellence of premium Chiaksan Hanwoo beef raised in pristine nature, and visitors can directly purchase local agricultural and livestock products and fresh food through various food experience programs, while experience programs for family visitors are also operated. In addition, Chiaksan Hanwoo tastings and discount sales, along with stage events featuring local art performances, are arranged to provide a wealth of things to see. The 12th Chiaksan Hanwoo Festival is a festival held together with citizens in Wonju, the center of the Samto Sasang philosophy.
Why go
The Chiaksan Hanwoo Festival celebrates Wonju's prized Chiaksan hanwoo beef, with tastings, discounted sales of local beef and produce, hands-on food experience programs, and stage performances of local art. Organized by the Wonju Livestock Agricultural Cooperative, it draws visitors of all ages and includes activities aimed at families.
Getting there from Seoul
From Seoul, take an ITX/KTX-Eum train from Cheongnyangni Station to Wonju Station, or an express/intercity bus from a Seoul bus terminal to Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal; both trips take roughly 1-1.5 hours. From either station, a local bus or taxi will get you to the Dancing Performance Hall and Plaza of Youth on Dangu-ro, where the festival is held.
Tips
- The festival runs October 22-25, 2026 - double-check opening hours locally since none are listed here.
- Come hungry: hanwoo tastings and discounted beef sales are the main draw.
- Family-oriented experience programs run alongside the food stalls and stage shows, making it workable with kids in tow.
Best for: families, food lovers, local culture.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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