Muju Firefly Farmers Market
Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2026 · Jeollabuk-do
Overview
The '2026 Muju Firefly Farmers Market' is an autumn cultural festival held to promote the sale of Muju's local agricultural and specialty products and to revitalize the local commercial district. The event combines a daytime farmers market with a nighttime night market, offering local residents and visitors a wide variety of sights and activities to enjoy. During the day, a direct-sales farmers market operates, featuring fresh agricultural and specialty products grown directly by Muju farms, while the Urban Regeneration Festival offers resident-participation programs such as keyring making, mirror making, and tarot reading experiences. At night, food booths at the night market are joined by music performances spanning various genres. As a comprehensive cultural event combining the distribution of local specialty products with nighttime tourism, it offers visitors a space to experience local culture and relax.
Why go
The Muju Firefly Farmers Market is an autumn festival combining a daytime farmers market selling fresh local agricultural and specialty products with a nighttime market featuring food booths and live music across genres. Resident-participation activities such as keyring making, mirror making, and tarot reading add a hands-on element alongside the Urban Regeneration Festival programming.
Getting there from Seoul
Take a KTX or train toward the Jeonju/Jeollabuk-do area, or a direct express/intercity bus from Seoul's bus terminals to Muju Bus Terminal, then continue locally to Jangteo-ro in Muju-eup. Check current timetables before travelling, as rural bus connections can be infrequent.
Tips
- Visit in the evening for the night market food booths and music performances, and return in daytime hours for the fresh produce market.
- Bring cash, as small local farmers' stalls at rural markets often prefer it over cards.
- Confirm the exact festival hours and site layout locally, since detailed hours were not specified in advance.
Best for: food lovers, families, local culture.
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.