Hongcheon, Gangwon-do · Local food festival
Hongcheon Glutinous Corn Festival
July 17–19, 2026
- Dates
- July 17–19, 2026
- Hours
- 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Tori Forest in City Forest Park
- Address
- 501 Galmagok-ri, Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeparate stop · about 24 km awayHoengseong MarketThis five-day market in Hoengseong-gun opens on dates ending in 1 and 6.View market details Riverside parkAt the festival siteTori ForestWalk the shaded riverside paths between corn stalls, performances, and the cooling zone.View details MuseumFor a short Hongcheon stopHongcheon Life and Health Science MuseumAdd a compact indoor science stop when summer heat or rain interrupts the outdoor program.View details
Hotels near the festival
Hongcheon-eup and the Hongcheongang riverfront
View staysCome early for corn and outdoor programs
Buy before late afternoon
Fresh corn and local produce were sold separately and popular items could run low.
Prepare for heat
Most stalls and performances were outdoors, with water play and cooling areas for hot weather.
Check the next edition
The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm the next sales list, stage times, and parking plan.
Hongcheon celebrates its best-known summer crop
At a glance
The festival brought fresh glutinous corn, regional produce, food, performances, exhibits, and water play to Tori Forest.
Why Hongcheon
Large day-to-night temperature swings support sweet, chewy corn, while a local research center develops and distributes major Korean varieties.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran July 17–19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry was free; food and produce cost extra.
