Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do · Food festival
Gumi Food Festival
October 17–18, 2026
- Dates
- October 17–18, 2026
- Hours
- Noon–8 p.m.
- Festival entry
- Free
- Food & selected zones
- Separate charges apply
- Venue
- Songjeong Food Street at Gwangpyeongcheon public parking area
- Address
- Songjeong-dong, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketGumi-si · Every five daysHaepyeong MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 4 and 9 each month.View market details Mountain parkBefore the food stalls openGeumosan Provincial ParkWalk around Geumosan Reservoir or take a short trail before the festival starts at noon.View details Science parkFor familiesGumi Science CenterAdd an indoor science stop before heading to Songjeong Food Street.View details
Hotels near the festival
Songjeong-dong and central Gumi
View staysBrowse all nine food zones first
Start with a lap
The festival divides its food program into nine zones. Compare menus before choosing where to eat.
Come after noon
Main festival hours begin at noon, so use the morning for Geumosan or another nearby stop.
Budget for food
Entry is free, but food purchases and selected areas charge separately.
Nine ways to taste Gumi
At a glance
Gumi Food Festival fills Songjeong Food Street with local restaurants, bakeries, Asian food, family menus, barbecue, performances, and cooking activities.
How it began
The city launched the festival in 2022 to support residents and small businesses after the long disruption of the pandemic.
Before you go
The 2026 festival runs October 17–18 from noon to 8 p.m. Entry is free; food and selected zones cost extra.
