Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do · Food and wellness festival
Geumsan World K-Insam Festival
October 2–11, 2026
- Dates
- October 2–11, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Admission
- Free admission; program fees vary
- Since
- Held annually since 1981
- Venue
- Geumsan World Insam Expo Square
- Address
- 30 Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-eup, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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Hotels near the festival
Geumsan-eup and the Insam Expo Square
View staysStart with the hands-on programs
Pick an activity
Ginseng digging and wellness programs run on set schedules. Choose your priority before browsing the sales halls.
Come hungry
Food stalls use ginseng and medicinal herbs in dishes, drinks, and snacks. Check prices before ordering because vendors operate independently.
Shopping
Compare product type, origin, and weight across several sellers before buying fresh or processed ginseng.
Korea’s best-known ginseng festival
At a glance
Geumsan has cultivated ginseng for centuries. Its annual festival combines farm visits, traditional rituals, wellness activities, food, and a large ginseng trade fair.
What to do
Visitors can dig ginseng, try red-ginseng foot baths, explore the international trade fair, and shop directly from local producers.
Before you go
Admission is free, but individual activities may charge a fee. Check the daily program before arriving if a specific experience matters to you.