Chuncheon, Gangwon-do · Food festival

Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival

October 14–18, 2026

Dates: October 14–18, 2026
Hours: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Festival entry: Free
Food: Sold separately
Venue: Streamside between Hyojagyo Bridge and Gongjigyo Bridge
Address: 586 Onui-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

Traditional marketChuncheon · Every five daysChuncheon Folk MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details Riverside walkBeside the festival routeGongjicheon Recreation AreaFollow the waterside path past the sculpture park and outdoor stage before entering the food zone.View details River viewBefore sunsetSoyanggang SkywalkWalk over the glass deck for an open view of the Soyanggang River before dinner at the festival.View details

STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Central Chuncheon and the Gongjicheon riverfront

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Come hungry and pace the food stops

Start with the main dishes

Compare the participating dakgalbi and makguksu stalls before adding snacks, local drinks, and desserts.

Leave room for a walk

The festival follows the stream between Hyojagyo and Gongjigyo bridges. Use the riverside path between food stops.

Getting there

The venue is close to Namchuncheon Station and Chuncheon Folk Market. Public transit is the easier choice during peak meal hours.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Chuncheon’s two signature dishes in one place

At a glance

The festival brings Chuncheon’s best-known foods, dakgalbi and makguksu, to a streamside venue in the center of the city.

What to eat

Participating restaurants serve spicy stir-fried chicken and buckwheat noodles, while local producers add drinks, farm products, snacks, and desserts.

Before you go

Festival entry is free, but food and selected activities are sold separately. The grounds are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.