Gwangju Kimchi Festival
Korean name: 광주김치축제
Oct 23 (Fri) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
Plan · Experience · Discover
- 1Before you come — Check dates, admission and how to get there.
- 2While you're here — See what's happening now from other visitors, collect festival stamps, and find food and stays nearby.
- 3Discover Korea — Get to know Korean culture through its festivals — and find your next favorite.
① Before you go
What to check before your trip.
- Dates
- Oct 23 (Fri) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
- Hours
- 10:00-20:00
- Admission
- Free · Free (fees vary by programs)
- Venue
- Gwangju Government Complex Plaza, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Organizer
- Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Contact
- +82-62-613-3955
- Official site
- https://kimchi.gwangju.go.kr
② When you're here
What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.
About
The Gwangju Kimchi Festival, one of Korea’s leading kimchi festivals, returns for its 33rd edition from October 23 to 25 at the Gwangju Government Complex in Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City. Long devoted to preserving the traditions and cultural value of kimchi, Gwangju invites visitors to experience everything from age-old kimjang (communal kimchi-making) to new and creative ways of enjoying kimchi. Programs include the Korea Kimchi Competition, the Kimchi-Making Experience, the Kimchi Market, and the Thousand People’s Table, where visitors can enjoy food alongside cultural performances. The festival also links kimchi to the region’s broader food culture, arts, and tourism, while …
🍜 Food · 🏨 Stays
Info: Korea Tourism Organization · Kakao Map. Check hours and prices before you go. List your business
③ Discover Korea
Local festivals are one of the easiest ways to meet everyday Korea — regional food, traditional performances, crafts and night markets, and many are free to enter. ALIVE FESTA gathers festivals and events from all 17 provinces and cities of Korea in one place.
More in Gwangju
- Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass FestivalOct 15 (Thu) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
- Gwangjugukjeateupeeo 《ateugwangju》Oct 22 (Thu) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
- Gwangjupeurinji FestivalOct 23 (Fri) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.