Why does a Yeongju apple festival come to Seoul?
The official website for the 2026 Yeongju Apple Festival names two venues: Yeongju in North Gyeongsang Province and Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul. They are separate editions with different dates, not one continuous event.
The Yeongju edition is over
The Yeongju programme was listed for 30 October–1 November 2026 in the small parking area near Buseoksa Temple, Buseok-myeon. As of 3 November, those dates have passed. Normal visits to Buseoksa are separate from the festival.
Cheonggye Plaza: 13–15 November
The organiser lists a Seoul edition for Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026 at Cheonggye Plaza (청계광장). It offers visitors in Seoul a way to discover Yeongju's regional harvest culture. Watch out for the directions on the festival site: the address in Bukji-ri, Buseok-myeon, Yeongju refers to the *Yeongju* venue, not Seoul. Navigate to Cheonggye Plaza separately.
Before you set off
Check the official programme and latest notices. Daily hours, the availability of tastings or sales, fees, sign-up rules and entry limits were not established by the schedule alone. An announced festival date does not guarantee access to every activity.