About
This local festival celebrating tteokbokki — one of the most iconic K-food dishes — comes to Sunchang, famous across Korea for its fermentation culture. Built around unique recipes using the region's traditional fermented sauces, the festival blends exhibitions, tastings, hands-on activities, and photo zones into a destination for food lovers and tourists alike. Drawing on Sunchang's fermentation heritage and the global popularity of K-food, it offers multi-sensory experiences for all ages — from families to the MZ generation — with plenty of memorable, share-worthy moments.
Sunchang Korea Tteokbokki Festa (순창 KOREA 떡볶이 페스타)
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 22
2 days
around Sunchang Fermentation Theme Park and Traditional Gochujang Folk Village
전북특별자치도 순창군 순창읍 장류로 55 순창발효테마파크 및 전통고추장민속마을 일원
10:00–17:00
Performers
Sat, Nov 21 13:00 Chef Jo Gwang-hyo (Culinary Class Wars)
Sun, Nov 22 13:00 Chef Jo Gwang-hyo (Culinary Class Wars)
Free admission (some programs are paid)
Contact +82 63-653-1827
About
This local festival celebrating tteokbokki — one of the most iconic K-food dishes — comes to Sunchang, famous across Korea for its fermentation culture. Built around unique recipes using the region's traditional fermented sauces, the festival blends exhibitions, tastings, hands-on activities, and photo zones into a destination for food lovers and tourists alike. Drawing on Sunchang's fermentation heritage and the global popularity of K-food, it offers multi-sensory experiences for all ages — from families to the MZ generation — with plenty of memorable, share-worthy moments.
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Data as of 11.12. Dates and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.