More than tasting apples
In Cheongsong, a major apple-growing area of North Gyeongsang Province, the autumn festival combines a produce market with games built around apples. The Korea Tourism Organization lists the 2026 edition for 4–8 November at the Yongjeon Stream area of Cheongsong-eup. Three activity names will help first-time visitors understand what to look for.
1. Apple pounding (Sagua Nanta)
The organizer describes striking apples inside a pouch with a step-counter-equipped mallet to make apple jam. It is a hands-on activity, not simply a tasting stall. Confirm participation ages, queues and any charges for the particular session.
2. Apple Sorting Lotto
This game combines sorting apples with recording their numbers. The organizer says a drawing using the apple-sorting machine is held at around 5 p.m. daily. 'Around 5 p.m.' is not a guaranteed start or ticket allocation; check the day's session and registration cutoff on site.
3. Find the Golden Apple
According to the festival website, participants look for a golden apple among falling balloons. It should not be interpreted as a continuously available attraction for every visitor. Confirm session times, eligibility and safety arrangements.
Make the day easier
Open the organizer's daily schedule, festival map, parking guide and directions before choosing your route. The tourism listing places the grounds around 484-1 Wolmak-ri, Cheongsong-eup, Gyeongsangbuk-do. A festival address does not automatically identify a parking entrance. Start with the activity session you most want to join, then explore food, display and sales stalls and performances.
General entry is listed as free, with some paid activities. Individual game fees, availability, reservations, traffic controls, shuttles and foreign-language assistance were not confirmed during this check. Photos in the organizer's 2025 gallery show previous editions, not the 2026 festival. The 2026 event ends after 8 November; check official announcements again before travel.