2026 Pyeongchang Highland Gimjang Festival

This hands-on kimchi-making festival takes place November 4–16, 2026, at Jinbu-myeon Sports Park in Pyeongchang. The organizer lists daily kimchi-making hours of 09:00–17:00, with on-site registration ending at 16:00. Standard kimchi making (7 kg of salted cabbage plus 3 kg of seasoning) costs KRW 69,000; the same-size premium session costs KRW 79,000. Radish-kimchi making (5 kg of salted small radish plus 2 kg of seasoning) costs KRW 70,000. Participants mix the supplied ingredients themselves and take home their kimchi; shipping is available for an extra charge.

Start: Nov 4, 2026, 9:00 AM KST
End: Nov 16, 2026, 5:00 PM KST
Venue: Jinbu-myeon Sports Park, Pyeongchang
Address: 1958-27 Odaecheon-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon, South Korea

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With the festival opening in early November, visitors can plan their preferred date and quantity. Online and telephone bookings are offered, as is walk-in registration, although walk-ins may need to wait. The official website asks guests to book online at least five days ahead of their visit. Disposable gloves, an apron and packaging are provided; bring your own kimchi container if desired. Check remaining slots and shipping costs directly before traveling.