Dancing Sangsoe: The Pilbong Gut Encounter
Jul 4 – Sep 5, 2026 · Jeollabuk-do
Other festivals in Jeollabuk-do
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Imsil N Cheese Festival
Oct 8 – Oct 11, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*Imsil N Cheese Festival is held every fall in Imsil, the birthplace of cheese production in Korea, at Imsil Cheese Theme Park and Imsil Cheese Village, which are proud symbols of the region. Visitors are greeted by the aroma of delicious cheese as they wander through the beautiful chrysanthemum flower garden with millions of blooms. The festival features more than 10 main themes and 70 programs centered around cheese, offering a rich and diverse experience. Events include Imsil N Busking, kids’ concerts, various craft experiences, and a stamp rally tour, ensuring plenty of fun for everyone.◎ TipIt is recommended to bring a tripod or an extra battery pack to take many pictures of the quaint buildings and flower gardens at the festival.
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Sunchang Jangryu Festival
Oct 15 – Oct 18, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*Experience the most iconic spicy flavor of Korean cuisine, gochujang (red chili paste). This festival takes place in Sunchang, the renowned home of gochujang. Visitors can try spicy and savory dishes made with Sunchang gochujang, partake in programs such as making red chili paste, and check out the festival’s performances, exhibitions, and shops. The biggest attraction is the “Sunchang gochujang offering procession to the King.” It is an reenactment based on the records of King Taejo's (born Yi Seong-gye), founder of the Joseon dynasty, love for the taste of Sunchang gochujang. During the event, a music procession and porters with a wagon loaded with crocks of chili paste perform a march around the village. Visitors can also check out the new Fermentation Theme Park, where they can learn the scientific principles of food through microbial experiments.◎ TipTteokbokki is a must-eat Korean street food. Don’t miss the “Sunchang Tteokbokki Town,” where you can try a variety of tteokbokki dishes made using Sunchang’s fermented sauces.
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