Hoengseong Hanu Festival
Oct 7 – Oct 11, 2026 · Gangwon
The 2026 edition ran Oct 7 – Oct 11, 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
Hoengseong Hanu Festival is the biggest hanu (Korean cattle) festival in Korea. Visitors can buy hanu and local agricultural products at a discounted price. The festival consists of various programs across three themes: food, culture and arts, and experiences.
Why go
This is Korea's largest hanu (Korean beef) festival, where visitors can buy hanu and local agricultural products at discounted prices. Programs run across three themes — food, culture and arts, and experiences — organized by the Hoengseong Culture Foundation.
Getting there from Seoul
Take a KTX on the Gyeonggang Line from Cheongnyangni Station to Hoengseong Station, a trip of roughly an hour, then continue by taxi or local transport to the festival grounds by the Seomgang River. An express bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Hoengseong Bus Terminal is also an option.
Tips
- Festival runs daily 10:00-21:00 from October 7-11, 2026 — allow a full day to cover all three program themes.
- Entry is free, but some hands-on activity programs charge separately, so bring cash for those plus any hanu or produce purchases.
- The venue is an outdoor riverside area along the Seomgang River, so dress for October weather and expect bigger crowds on weekends.
Best for: foodies, families, day-trippers.
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
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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go.