NS Food Festa
Oct 16 – Oct 17, 2026 · Jeollabuk-do
Overview
NS Food Festa is Korea's leading food culture festival, held in Iksan, a city renowned for its cuisine. Created jointly by NS Home Shopping and Iksan City, this festival goes beyond a simple food event to become a comprehensive food culture festival combining the nation's largest cooking competition with a variety of culinary experiences. On site, visitors can see the creative recipes presented by top chefs from across the country, as well as taste and purchase fresh local agricultural and livestock specialties at reasonable prices. In particular, the 'Gourmet Tour' program, which lets visitors vividly observe the cutting-edge food production process at Harim First Kitchen inside the festival grounds, offers visitors a unique source of enjoyment. In addition, the festival features cooking shows by celebrity chefs, a variety of interactive events, and cultural performances the whole family can enjoy together.
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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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