Gangneung Noodle Festival (강릉 국수 축제)

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Gangneung is a city of noodles, loved for jang-kalguksu (spicy knife-cut noodles), makguksu (buckwheat noodles), jjamppong and potato-dumpling noodle soup, and this is its signature food festival. Known as the Gangneung Noodle Festival (formerly “Gangneung Noodle Festa”) until 2025, it was renamed for its 5th edition in 2026 to feel more familiar and local. From October 15 to 18, Wolhwa Street hosts a food zone with all kinds of Gangneung noodles, from famous restaurants to hidden alley spots, plus exhibitions, hands-on activities, contests and cooking shows.

Food · Gangwon

Gangneung Noodle Festival (강릉 국수 축제)

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Thu, Oct 15 – Sun, Oct 18

4 days

Wolhwa Street area, Gangneung

강원특별자치도 강릉시 경강로 2111 (임당동) 강릉 월화거리 일원

12:00–21:00

Free admission

Contact 033-640-5130

About

Gangneung is a city of noodles, loved for jang-kalguksu (spicy knife-cut noodles), makguksu (buckwheat noodles), jjamppong and potato-dumpling noodle soup, and this is its signature food festival. Known as the Gangneung Noodle Festival (formerly “Gangneung Noodle Festa”) until 2025, it was renamed for its 5th edition in 2026 to feel more familiar and local. From October 15 to 18, Wolhwa Street hosts a food zone with all kinds of Gangneung noodles, from famous restaurants to hidden alley spots, plus exhibitions, hands-on activities, contests and cooking shows.

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Festivals in Gangwon this weekend (Oct 17–18)›Festivals and events ending this week in Gangwon›

Source: Korea Tourism Organization (Korean listing, translated by us)

Data as of 10.17. Dates and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.