Gimje Horizon Festival 2026

At Byeokgolje, Gimje’s annual festival turns rice farming and irrigation heritage into public programs including nongak, rice cooking, harvesting and games. Admission is free; some activities cost extra.

Before deciding to visit

Dates / opening window: Checked against sources
The festival runs October 1-5, 2026, with general hours of 09:00-21:00.
Practical facts checked: Oct 2, 2026
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Location: Checked against sources
The festival is centered on Byeokgolje in Gimje, with additional festival activity across the city.
Practical facts checked: Oct 2, 2026
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Getting there / returning: Not separately verified
Current shuttle, parking and public-transport operations have not been independently verified in the attached sources.
Booking / entry conditions: Not separately verified
Advance-registration requirements and remaining capacity for individual experiences have not been independently verified.
Price / extra fees: Checked against sources
General admission is free; some activities are separately paid.
Practical facts checked: Oct 2, 2026
VISITKOREA — Gimje Horizon Festival
On-site language support: Not separately verified
On-site foreign-language support has not been independently verified.
Overseas booking / payment: Not separately verified
Foreign-visitor booking, payment and on-site assistance have not been independently verified.
Accessibility: Not separately verified
Step-free routes and accessibility services across the festival grounds have not been independently verified.

Official information

Why it matters now

The 2026 edition runs October 1–5. Official pages checked October 2 list the festival as operating; program times, access and preregistration availability can still change.

Stories

Understand the context and what to noticeIn Gimje, rice culture is something visitors can try

The Horizon Festival turns irrigation history, nongak, rice cooking and harvest work into a participatory introduction to Korea’s farming culture.

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