Hamyang, Gyeongsangnam-do · Food and forest festival
Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival
October 7–11, 2026
- Dates
- October 7–11, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Sangnim Forest
- Address
- 49 Pilbongsan-gil, Hamyang-eup, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketHamyang-gun · about 1 km awayJirisan Hamyang MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details ForestAt the festival siteSangnim ForestWalk through one of Korea’s oldest planted forests before the evening program.View details Hanok villageA separate Hamyang stopGaepyeong Hanok VillageSee traditional houses and stone walls in a village associated with Joseon scholar Jeong Yeo-chang.View details Hotels near the festival
Hamyang-eup and Sangnim Forest
View staysStart with the forest, then choose the hands-on programs
Visit the sales hall early
Compare fresh wild-cultivated ginseng, processed products, and local produce before the busiest hours.
Check activity times
Ginseng digging, auctions, performances, and family programs follow separate schedules.
Stay for the evening
The site remains open until 9 p.m., but confirm the final performance and parking notice before returning.
Wild ginseng culture in Hamyang’s historic forest
At a glance
Hamyang presents its wild-cultivated ginseng, mountain-gatherer traditions, and local forest products in Sangnim Forest.
What to expect
The program combines product halls, ginseng-themed activities, food, family areas, and evening performances.
Before you go
Festival admission is free. Purchases and selected activities cost extra, and their schedules may change by day.
