Gimje, Jeonbuk-do · Agricultural festival
The 28th Gimje Horizon Festival
October 1–5, 2026
- Dates
- October 1–5, 2026
- Festival
- Five days
- Main venue
- Byeokgolje Reservoir Site
- Venue
- Byeokgolje Reservoir Site and locations across Gimje
- Address
- 442 Byeokgolje-ro, Buryang-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketGimje · Every five daysGimje Traditional MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details Historic siteAt the main festival groundsByeokgolje Reservoir SiteWalk the remains of one of Korea’s oldest irrigation systems before exploring the festival grounds.View details MuseumClosed MondaysByeokgolje Museum of Agricultural CultureSee tools and exhibits that explain how farming shaped life on the Gimje plain.View details Hotels near the festival
Central Gimje and the Byeokgolje area
View staysPlan for a day in the open fields
Start with Byeokgolje
See the reservoir site and agricultural museum first, then move into the festival program at the main grounds.
Check the program map
Events take place around Byeokgolje and at other locations in Gimje. Confirm the venue for each program before you go.
What to bring
Expect long stretches outdoors. Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection, and a light layer for the evening.
Farming culture on Korea’s broadest plain
At a glance
Gimje Horizon Festival celebrates the city’s rice-growing heritage against the wide fields around Byeokgolje. The 28th edition runs October 1–5, 2026.
Why Byeokgolje
The ancient reservoir site reflects the irrigation systems that made large-scale farming possible on the Gimje plain. Festival programs use that history to connect traditional agriculture with present-day rural life.
Before you go
The festival uses Byeokgolje as its main venue, with additional programs across Gimje. Check the official schedule and location details before choosing your route.