Wonju Agricultural Cooperative Chiaksan Sweet Potato Festival
Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2026 · Gangwon
Overview
The Chiaksan Sweet Potato Festival promotes Chiaksan sweet potatoes, a local specialty of the Wonju area, and brings farmers and consumers together in an autumn festival. At the direct farm-produce market, visitors can find Chiaksan sweet potatoes along with other local agricultural products, and the event creates a space where producers and consumers interact directly and share in the joy of the harvest. At the festival grounds, visitors can enjoy a variety of food, and a reenactment of the Tongsinsa procession offers a glimpse of traditional culture. The festival aims to expand sales channels and boost consumption of local agricultural products, convey the value of farmers, and bring together local residents and visitors. It is an event where families can enjoy the feeling of autumn together.
Why go
The Chiaksan Sweet Potato Festival celebrates Wonju's local sweet potato harvest with a direct farm-produce market where visitors buy straight from growers. It also features food stalls and a reenactment of the historic Tongsinsa procession, giving a mix of agricultural and cultural experiences in a compact autumn event.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX-Gangneung line from Seoul Station or Cheongnyangni to Wonju Station, a trip of under an hour, or an express bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal. The festival site at Ganhyeon Tourist Site in Jijeong-myeon is outside central Wonju, so plan on a taxi or local bus connection from the station or terminal to reach the grounds.
Tips
- Bring cash for the direct farm-produce market stalls
- Dress for cool mid-October weather, especially in the evening
- A taxi from Wonju Station or the bus terminal is the most reliable way to reach the rural festival site
Best for: families, local food shoppers, cultural heritage.
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. Official site