Jipyeong Traditional Fermentation Festival
Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026 · Gyeonggi
The 2026 edition ran Oct 31 – Nov 1, 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
Now in its 3rd year, the Jipyeong Traditional Fermentation Festival is a community-harmony festival that spreads awareness of the value of traditional fermentation culture and brings residents and visitors together through the region's excellent agricultural specialty products and food. In particular, the festival is designed as an abundant celebration where visitors can make and taste Korea's own traditional fermented foods firsthand, combined with a variety of experience programs and cultural performances that people of all ages can enjoy. The festival runs a variety of hands-on programs — including making gochujang (red chili paste), a kimjang (kimchi-making) experience, making tofu, and rice cake pounding (ddeok-mechigi) — that let visitors directly experience traditional flavors and wisdom, and visitors can also see the region's excellent fermented foods and agricultural specialty products all in one place. In addition, unique competition programs such as the Tteokbokki Cooking King Contest and the Makgeolli Speed-Drinking Contest, along with celebratory performances by invited singers and various cultural performances, add to the festival's excitement. Alongside this, a Makgeolli Zone where visitors can sample makgeolli and a Family Zone featuring trampolines, air bounce, a flea market, and food trucks will be operated, offering special memories the whole family can enjoy together. Held from October 31 to November 1, 2026, at the square in front of the Jipyeong-myeon Office and the surrounding market area, this festival will welcome visitors as a popular autumn outing destination where traditional flavor, charm, and lively enjoyment come together.
Why go
Now in its third year, this community festival in Yangpyeong celebrates traditional Korean fermentation, with hands-on programs like making gochujang and tofu, a kimjang (kimchi-making) experience, and rice cake pounding. Visitors can also catch quirky contests like the Tteokbokki Cooking King Contest and Makgeolli Speed-Drinking Contest, plus invited-singer performances and a dedicated Makgeolli sampling zone.
Getting there from Seoul
The festival site is in Jipyeong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, near the Jipyeong-myeon Office and market area. Jipyeong Station on the Jungang Line is the most direct option, with commuter and ITX trains running from Cheongnyangni or Yongsan Station in central Seoul, followed by a short walk to the venue.
Tips
- Arrive early for the gochujang, tofu-making, and rice cake pounding experiences, as hands-on slots can fill up.
- Bring small cash for the flea market, food trucks, and Makgeolli Zone sampling.
- Check the Jungang Line train schedule in advance since service to Jipyeong Station can be less frequent than on Seoul's main subway lines.
Best for: families, food lovers, cultural experience seekers.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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