Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival
Oct 14 – Oct 18, 2026 · Gangwon
The 2026 edition ran Oct 14 – Oct 18, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.
Overview
Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival celebrates dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles), two of the most famous specialties of the city of Chuncheon. During this festival, the area is full of booths selling buckwheat noodles and spicy stir-fried chicken. The festival offers plenty of ways to experience these two local foods.
Why go
This festival celebrates Chuncheon's two signature dishes, dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles), with food booths lining the streamside area. It's a good pick for visitors who want to sample local specialties in a lively outdoor setting rather than just at a restaurant.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the ITX-Cheongchun train from Seoul's Yongsan Station to Chuncheon Station, a ride of roughly an hour. From Chuncheon Station, a short taxi or local bus ride gets you to the festival grounds along the stream between Hyojagyo and Gongjigyo Bridges; express buses from Dong-Seoul Bus Terminal are also an option.
Tips
- Go hungry — the festival is built around eating dakgalbi and makguksu at food booths
- Entry is free, but budget cash or card for food and drinks
- Visit between 11:00 and 21:00, the daily festival hours
Best for: foodies, families, day-trippers.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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