Miryang Spicy Food Festival

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Held in Miryang, the epicenter of K-spicy food culture symbolized by Buldak Bokkeumyeon and Muanmat peppers, this festival celebrates spicy cuisine in all its forms. Explore themed dining areas: a chef's table showcasing culinary creations, a spicy zone for heat seekers, and a relaxation zone for milder palates. Challenge yourself with spice-level experiences—test your tolerance threshold, complete the Scoville scale challenge, or attempt the One Chip Challenge. Brand experience zones featuring Korea's leading food companies, various events, and live performances complete the program, offering families, friends, and couples an unforgettable summer celebration of K-spicy flavors.

Dates: Oct 31, 2026 → Nov 1, 2026
Venue: 1-1 Sammun-dong, Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do · ⚓ Gyeongnam
Price: Free

Practical information

Opening hours: 11:00~21:00
Exact location: Miryang Riverside Area
Organiser: Miryang
Phone: 055-359-4582

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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.