2026 Wonju Book Festival – Books Encountered on the Street

2026 원주 독서대전 〈거리에서 만난 책〉

Wonju's premier book festival celebrates reading culture by bringing books and literature directly into community spaces—local libraries, bookstores, and public streets rather than formal venues. This year's theme, 'Books Encountered on the Street,' emphasizes accessibility and discovery. The program features author talks by Ye So-yeon, Baek Yoo-yeon, and Kim Geun-hui, interactive children's theatrical performances, an outdoor library, thematic exhibitions like 'Seasons Through Books,' and diverse hands-on workshops. Whether you're a devoted reader or a casual browser, the festival creates numerous opportunities to experience literature and culture in unexpected ways.

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Dates: Sep 12, 2026 → Sep 13, 2026
Venue: 472-12 Seowon-daero, Wonju, Gangwon-do (Dangu-dong) · ⛰️ Gangwon
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: - Saturday 14:00-21:00 - Sunday 13:00-18:00
Age: All ages
Exact location: Wonju Central Library
Organiser: Wonju-si
Phone: 033-737-4483

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🎟️ How to book — Official event site

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Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
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Check the event's official site
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
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Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
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Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.

💡 Good to know

When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.