Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival

춘천막국수닭갈비축제

Chuncheon, Korea's culinary capital, hosts its food festival celebrating two signature dishes: makguksu (cold noodles) and dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken). The festival brings together 15 dakgalbi restaurants and 8 makguksu restaurants offering signature dishes, alongside 25 local food vendors and 8 craft breweries. Visitors enjoy live music performances, hands-on cooking classes (makguksu making), augmented reality games, horseback riding, and family-friendly activities. Spread along the scenic Chuncheon River, the festival offers authentic tastes and unforgettable experiences showcasing the city's unique culinary culture.

Book on the official site

Dates: Oct 14, 2026 → Oct 18, 2026
Venue: 586 Onui-dong, Chuncheon, Gangwon · ⛰️ Gangwon
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 11:00~21:00
Exact location: Chuncheon River Area between Hyoja and Gongji Bridges
Organiser: Chuncheon City, Chuncheon Makguksu Dak-Galbi Festival Organizing Committee
Phone: 070-7576-1657

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🎟️ How to book — Official event site

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.