Yeongju Punggi Ginseng Festival 2026

A nine-day regional festival in Punggi, Yeongju built around local ginseng farming, market activity, ritual and participatory programs. Current visitor information lists October 3-11, daily 10:00-20:00, around Namwoncheon Stream and Punggi Ginseng Park, with free general admission and some paid experiences.

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Dates / opening window: Checked against sources
The festival runs October 3-11, 2026, daily from 10:00-20:00.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
VISITKOREA Yeongju City Tourism
Location: Checked against sources
The festival is held around Namwoncheon Stream and Punggi Ginseng Park in Punggi, Yeongju.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
VISITKOREA Yeongju City Tourism
Getting there / returning: Not separately verified
Current festival-specific shuttle, parking and station-to-site guidance were not independently verified.
Booking / entry conditions: Not separately verified
Reservation requirements and live capacity for individual experiences were not independently verified.
Price / extra fees: Checked against sources
General admission is free; some experience programs charge separate fees.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
VISITKOREA
On-site language support: Not separately verified
On-site foreign-language interpretation has not been independently verified.
Overseas booking / payment: Not separately verified
Foreign-visitor booking, payment and on-site assistance have not been independently tested.
Accessibility: Not separately verified
Continuous step-free routes and accessibility services across the festival grounds were not independently verified.

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Why it matters now

The festival opens today and runs through October 11, making schedule, venue and admission details immediately useful while adding current Gyeongsangbuk-do food-and-local-industry coverage.

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