About
The 2026 Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival celebrates Yeoju's traditional culture and history, harking back to a time when local specialties such as rice and sweet potatoes were shipped from Jopo Quay as tribute offerings to the royal court during the Joseon dynasty. Highlights include the Royal Tribute Parade, Bibimbap with Cast-Iron-Pot-Cooked Yeoju Rice, Roasted Sweet Potato Guinness, Wish Paper Trail, and Nakhwanori, along with local produce markets, food stalls, traditional cultural activities, and performances. Visitors can also sample a wide range of locally grown produce and enjoy hands-on programs and family-friendly activities inspired by traditional culture. After sunset, nighttime programs such as Nakhwanori give the festival a different atmosphere. Bringing together the best of Yeoju’s local produce, traditional culture, hands-on experiences, and lively entertainment, the festival offers a memorable taste of autumn in Yeoju.
Program
Bibimbap with Cast-Iron-Pot-Cooked Yeoju Rice, Roasted Sweet Potato Guinness, Royal Tribute Parade, Wish Paper Trail, Yeoju Heunam-ri Twin Dragon Rope Tug-of-War, Yeoju Bondu-ri Nakhwanori
Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival (여주오곡나루축제)
Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25
3 days
Silleuksa Temple Resort
290-3, Cheonsong-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
10:00~21:00
Free
Organizer Yeoju-si
Contact +82-31-881-9693
About
The 2026 Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival celebrates Yeoju's traditional culture and history, harking back to a time when local specialties such as rice and sweet potatoes were shipped from Jopo Quay as tribute offerings to the royal court during the Joseon dynasty. Highlights include the Royal Tribute Parade, Bibimbap with Cast-Iron-Pot-Cooked Yeoju Rice, Roasted Sweet Potato Guinness, Wish Paper Trail, and Nakhwanori, along with local produce markets, food stalls, traditional cultural activities, and performances. Visitors can also sample a wide range of locally grown produce and enjoy hands-on programs and family-friendly activities inspired by traditional culture. After sunset, nighttime programs such as Nakhwanori give the festival a different atmosphere. Bringing together the best of Yeoju’s local produce, traditional culture, hands-on experiences, and lively entertainment, the festival offers a memorable taste of autumn in Yeoju.
Program
Bibimbap with Cast-Iron-Pot-Cooked Yeoju Rice, Roasted Sweet Potato Guinness, Royal Tribute Parade, Wish Paper Trail, Yeoju Heunam-ri Twin Dragon Rope Tug-of-War, Yeoju Bondu-ri Nakhwanori
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Guides
Festivals in Gyeonggi in October 2026›Source: Korea Tourism Organization
Data as of 10.17. Dates and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.