Jinan Plateau Kimchi and Boissam Festival

진안고원 김치보쌈축제

This festival celebrates the traditional art of kimchi preparation (kimjang) by creating community gathering spaces around this ancestral practice. Through hands-on workshops using local produce from Jinan Plateau and tastings of kimchi and boissam (marinated pork wraps), the festival strengthens neighborly connections and promotes regional agricultural products. The diverse program features musical performances, trot concerts, interactive games like "Show Me the Kimchi," a quiz show, a grill zone with plateau specialties, and a local creators market. The signature "Our Kimjang" experience offers three daily sessions where visitors participate in traditional kimchi making, receiving a complete kit with 20 kg of prepared cabbage and 10 kg of seasoning paste for 185,000 won.

Dates: Nov 14, 2026 → Nov 15, 2026
Venue: 1166, Jeonmu-ro, Jinan-eup, Jinan-gun, North Jeolla Province · 🌾 Jeonbuk
Price: Paid

Practical information

Opening hours: 10:30~17:00
Exact location: Jinan Local Food Jinan Branch
Organiser: Jinan County
Phone: 063-433-6613

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