Gunsan Time Travel Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 5, 2026 · Happening now · Jeollabuk-do
Overview
The Gunsan Time Travel Festival is Gunsan's flagship festival, set against the backdrop of modern Gunsan — a city that holds the history of the people's resistance and fierce struggle for life during the Japanese colonial era. It invites visitors to travel across Gunsan's past, present, and future, directly experiencing the stories and culture of various eras. This year, the festival offers an even richer lineup of programs that let citizens and tourists become the main characters of the festival, participating and enjoying it firsthand. These include the 'Global Modern Flash Mob,' created together by citizens; 'Everyone's March 5 Manse,' which recreates the streets filled with the roar of independence cheers; and the 'Gunsan Port Night Pier Concours,' where visitors can show off their talent and excitement. Also featured are participatory programs such as the '1919 Taegukgi Flag-Raising Operation,' 'Duel! Defend the Declaration of Independence,' and 'Become an Independence Army Soldier,' which let visitors easily and enjoyably experience the history of modern Gunsan and the independence movement. In addition, mission and experience programs that let visitors roam and enjoy the festival grounds — such as the 'Time Traveler's Secret Passport,' 'Gather-Gather Time,' and 'Catch It! Mission Payphone' — continue throughout the festival site, along with modern-era costume experiences, citizen-planned programs, a free market, food, and performances. Through a variety of content that blends generational memories with new enjoyment, the festival is designed so that people of all ages can naturally encounter Gunsan's history and culture and enjoy their own special time travel experience.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
Other festivals in Jeollabuk-do
Jeollabuk-do
Gimje Horizon Festival
Oct 1 – Oct 5, 2026
The Gimje Horizon Festival is Korea’s only Honorary Cultural Tourism Festival dedicated to traditional farming culture, as designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Centered around Byeokgolje Reservoir, Korea’s oldest and largest irrigation facility, the festival celebrates the nation's rich farming heritage. Set against the region's expansive horizon, the festival features the Presidential Cup National Nongak Competition, along with hands-on agricultural experiences such as cooking rice over a traditional wood-fired stove, catching grasshoppers, and harvesting rice. Visitors can also take part in traditional events, including the Byeokgolje Twin Dragon Play, inspired by a local legend, and the Ipseok Tug-of-War for a bountiful harvest.
Chungcheongnam-do
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. The salted seafood in the area is known for its long tradition and special process. During the festival period, visitors can buy salted seafood at special discounted prices.
Chungcheongnam-do
Baekje Cultural Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 11, 2026
Baekje Cultural Festival first started in 1955 and aims to bring the history and culture of the Baekje era to life, taking place at UNESCO-recognized sites throughout Gongju and Buyeo. The festival operates as an open event where the history and culture of Baekje, local businesses, and the daily lives of residents harmonize, and is expected to provide visitors with a special cultural experience where the past and present coexist.
Reach travelers heading to Jeollabuk-do: sponsor this page.
Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go. Official site