Gwangju Kimchi Festival at Sangmu Citizens Park, Seo-gu
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- Period
- 2026-10-23 ~ 2026-10-25
- Hours
- 10:00-20:00
- Venue
- Sangmu Citizens Park · 111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Fee
- Free
- Organizer
- Gwangju Kimchi Festival Organizing Committee
- Contact
- +82-62-613-3955
Data: Korea Tourism Organization (English TourAPI) · checked 2026.10.12
The Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제) takes place from October 23 to October 25 at Sangmu Citizens Park in Seo-gu. It is described as Korea's representative kimchi festival, with kimchi products to buy and a variety of kimchi dishes to taste.
About the festival
The festival celebrates kimchi with tastings, sales of kimchi products, a competition to discover kimchi masters and a kimchi experience school with a range of programs. It is organized by the Gwangju Kimchi Festival Organizing Committee.
Note: the official description is based on the 2025 festival, and details for 2026 will be updated as they become available.
Highlights
- Kimchi Making Experience
- Thousand People’s Table (food court) featuring diverse kimchi cuisine
- Gwangju Kimchi Star Chef Food Show
- Cultural Performances
- Kimchi Exhibition
Hours and fees
- Dates: October 23 – October 25, 2026
- Hours: 10:00-20:00
- Admission: Free
- Contact: +82-62-613-3955
Getting there
Venue: Sangmu Citizens Park, 111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City.
Treasure Map Note
The weather looks mostly sunny throughout the three-day festival, with daytime highs around 18–20°C and lows dropping to 8–10°C.
It should feel pretty comfortable during the day, but things can get chilly as the evening approaches. Bringing a light jacket or an extra layer you can easily take off when it gets warmer is a good idea, especially if you're planning to stay until later in the day.
The festival runs from 10 AM to 8 PM, so why not arrive a little early and try your hand at making kimchi before taking your time exploring the exhibitions and food court?
If you love good food or you're curious about traditional Korean home cooking, there's plenty to see and enjoy here.
And the best part? Admission is free, making it an easy and enjoyable outing without having to worry about an entrance fee!
6 places to eat nearby within 1 km · as of 2026.10.12
Venue Featured on TV Restaurant
| Place | Distance | Blog posts | TV | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 더맛있는밥집 쌍촌점한식 | 434mabout 8 min walk | 1,714 | Kakao Map | |
| 예하루간식 > 떡,한과 | 416mabout 8 min walk | 750 | Kakao Map | |
| 고메스퀘어 광주상무점뷔페 > 고메스퀘어 | 351mabout 7 min walk | 513 | Kakao Map | |
| 생태야생태 상무점한식 > 해물,생선 | 386mabout 7 min walk | 307 | Kakao Map | |
| 수백화중식 > 중국요리 | 369mabout 7 min walk | 290 | Kakao Map | |
| 올히 상무점한식 > 육류,고기 > 오리 | 330mabout 6 min walk | 259 | Kakao Map |
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Official links & sources
- Korea Tourism Organization (English TourAPI) · collected 2026.10.12 · rechecked 2026.10.12
- Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 3)
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