Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do · Food festival
Gimcheon Gimbap Festival
October 23–25, 2026
- Dates
- October 23–25, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Festival entry
- Free
- Venue
- Jikji Culture Park and Samyeongdaesa Park
- Address
- 1189-52 Hwangak-ro, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketGimcheon · Every five daysPyeonghwa MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 5 and 0 each month.View market details ParkInside the festival areaJikji Culture ParkWalk the landscaped paths and musical-fountain area between food tastings and festival programs.View details TempleContinue beyond the parkJikjisa TempleExtend the park walk to this historic temple at the foot of Hwangaksan Mountain.View details Hotels near the festival
Daehang-myeon and central Gimcheon
View staysPair the festival with the park
Arrive early for food
Popular gimbap booths can draw lines. Start with the vendors you most want to try, then explore the activity zones.
Walk one direction
Jikji Culture Park, Samyeongdaesa Park, and Jikjisa Temple form an easy sequence without repeated backtracking.
Check transport updates
Review the official website for the final 2026 parking, shuttle, and program notices before traveling.
A playful festival devoted to gimbap
At a glance
Gimcheon Gimbap Festival brings food booths, cooking activities, games, and performances to two parks near Jikjisa Temple.
Why Gimcheon
The idea plays on the similarity between Gimcheon and Gimbap Cheonguk, the name of a familiar Korean restaurant chain. The joke grew into a city festival centered on the everyday dish.
Before you go
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and entry is free. The detailed program description is still based on 2025, so check the official site for 2026 updates.
