October 2026 brings a full calendar of food festivals across Korea, built around seafood, noodles, fermented foods, kimchi, coffee and other local specialities. The 12 festivals below are ordered by start date, beginning with one that runs from September into November and ending with the last events of late October. Venue and admission details are included wherever they are available.
Food festivals in October 2026, by date
Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival
The Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival runs September 4 – November 8, 2026, in Chungcheongnam-do, so it is open throughout October. It takes place on a special stage at Namdang Port, Hongseong, and in the Namdang Port area.
Admission is free, though some food and hands-on programs charge a fee.
Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival
The Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival takes place October 14–18, 2026, in Gangwon-do. The venue and admission details are not yet listed, so check the official page before you go.
Sunchang Jangryu Festival
The Sunchang Jangryu Festival runs October 15–18, 2026, in Jeonbuk State. It is held in the Sunchang Traditional Gochujang Folk Village and Fermentation Theme Park area.
Admission is free, though some items charge a fee.
Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival
The Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival takes place October 15–18, 2026, in Chungcheongnam-do, in the Geumgang River Riverside Area, Ganggyeong.
Admission is free; some hands-on activities, promotional sales, food trucks and similar offerings charge a fee.
Busan Jagalchi Festival
The Busan Jagalchi Festival runs October 15–18, 2026, in the Jagalchi Market area, Jung-gu, Busan. Admission is free.
Gangneung Noodle Festival
The Gangneung Noodle Festival takes place October 15–18, 2026, in Gangwon-do, in the Gangneung Wolhwa Street area. Admission is free.
Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival
The Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival runs October 15–18, 2026, in the Naeseongcheon Stream area, Bonghwa-eup, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Admission is free, though some hands-on programs charge a fee.
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest
The Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest takes place October 15–17, 2026, in Busan, at the Hotel Nongshim Outdoor Yard & Beer Garden.
This is a paid event: tickets are 34,000 won, with an early-bird special price of 31,000 won.
2026 Seoul Urban Agriculture Expo
The 2026 Seoul Urban Agriculture Expo runs October 16–17, 2026, around the Dongbu Leisure Center, Seoul Forest, in Seoul. Admission is free.
NS Food Festa
NS Food Festa takes place October 16–17, 2026, in Jeonbuk State, at Harim First Kitchen. Admission is free.
Gangneung Coffee Festival
The Gangneung Coffee Festival runs October 21–25, 2026, in Gangwon-do. The venue and admission details are not yet listed, so check the official page before you go.
Gwangju Kimchi Festival
The Gwangju Kimchi Festival takes place October 23–25, 2026, in Jeonnam-Gwangju. The venue and admission details are not yet listed, so check the official page before you go.
Before you go
Festival dates, venues and programs can change. Before planning your trip, please check the official page linked on each listing for the latest details.