Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival

광주서창억새축제

This signature natural wellness festival of the South along the Yeongsan River features silver grass fields as the backdrop for cultural performances, hands-on workshops, and unique experiences. Visitors stroll through silver grass trails with ambient music, explore a lounge featuring vinyl recordings, and participate in sound-themed activities and guided walks. The festival offers exclusive events such as finding the rest king, fun runs, and picturesque photo zones throughout the scenic landscape, showcasing one of Seo district's eight prominent views with autumn sunsets.

Dates: Oct 15, 2026 → Oct 18, 2026
Venue: 377 Seochang Duk-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju · 🎨 Jeonnam-Gwangju
Price: Paid

Practical information

Opening hours: 13:00~18:00
Exact location: Yeongsan River Bike Trail Information Center
Organiser: Seo-gu, Honam Integrated Metropolitan City
Phone: 062-350-4792

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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.