2026 Gumi Food Festival: Autumn, where the five senses awaken, step into a gastronomic feast!

A season where the fragrant scent carried by the autumn breeze naturally draws your footsteps, what new experiences does your palate dream of? If you’re tired of your ordinary routine and need a special boost of energy, pay attention to the feast of gastronomy that the Gumi Food Festival will offer in the autumn of 2026.

This festival goes beyond a simple food event, offering warm comfort and pleasant excitement to everyone who has rediscovered their smiles hidden behind masks and overcome difficult times. We invite you to this urban festival in Gumi, full of colorful flavors and beauty, and exhilarating energy.

What kind of special features await us? Shall we explore this fascinating world together now?

Beyond Time Stood Still, Gumi’s Passion Reblooms Through Gastronomy

Started to bring comfort and vitality to weary citizens and small business owners who have passed through the long tunnel of the pandemic, the Gumi Food Festival has now established itself as a representative autumn festival of Gumi City. Since its inception in 2022, it has filled Songjeongmatgil every autumn, gifting unforgettable memories to everyone.

The Heart of the Festival: Stories Unfolding in Songjeongmatgil

• Venue Gumi City Songjeongmatgil (Gwangpyeongcheon Public Parking Lot) is the optimal space to enjoy the festival with beautiful autumn scenery in the heart of the city. Refer to the map below to plan your visit.
  
• Period It runs for only two days, from October 17 (Sat) to October 18 (Sun), 2026, so don’t miss this special weekend.
• Operating Hours Daily from 12:00 to 20:00, you can fully enjoy the festival’s energy from day to night.
• Host Hosted by Gumi City, it presents a rich program aimed at regional vitality and citizen harmony.

A Feast for the Senses: Highlights of the Gumi Food Festival

The Gumi Food Festival goes beyond just eating delicious food; it’s filled with diverse programs that satisfy all five senses—sight, sound, and enjoyment. Boasting over 200 different menu items, it’s perfect for families, couples, and friends alike.

Romantic Gumi: Sights to Delight Your Eyes and Ears

• Opening Performance The spectacular opening performance, signaling the start of the festival, is an unmissable highlight.
• Invited Singers and Busking From sweet melodies to exciting rhythms, music performances of various genres will elevate the festival atmosphere.
• Recreation Exciting programs like magic shows and balloon art, enjoyable for all ages, will be held throughout the venue.

Delicious Gumi: The World of 9 Special Culinary Delights, 9 Flavors Zone

To offer unique culinary experiences only available in Gumi, the festival operates the 9 Flavors Zone, consisting of 9 different themes. In each zone, you can experience distinct flavors and stories.

Conquer the Gastronomy Theme Zones

• Food Competition Gumi’s representative foods and hidden gourmet spots gather to compete for the best taste.
• Gumi Food Market Filled with hearty and comforting market food, it brings back old memories.
• Bakery Cafe Zone A space where you can enjoy sweet desserts and a relaxing cup of fragrant coffee.
• Asian Gastronomy Zone Experience the flavors of various countries with exotic spices and diverse dishes.
• Local Gourmet Zone Local gourmet spots beloved by Gumi citizens participate in the festival, offering special menus.
• Local Makgeolli Zone You can experience the rich flavor with Gumi’s traditional Makgeolli and accompanying snacks.
• Gumi Dangim Chimaek Zone A fantastic combination of refreshing beer, crispy chicken, and Gumi’s special kimchi.
• Children’s Food Zone Filled with fun and delicious snacks that will captivate children’s palates.
• Samgyeop Gubgub Zone A Samgyeopsal party enjoyed outdoors! The aroma of golden-brown grilled pork belly will stop you in your tracks.

Fun Gumi: Exciting Activities for the Whole Family

1. Family Cooking Class You can make special memories by cooking together with your children.
2. Costume Contest A fun participatory event where you can show off unique costumes and win prizes.
3. Experience Programs Stimulate your senses and foster creativity through various crafting experiences and games.
4. Mukbang Competition Find hidden Mukbang masters in a unique Mukbang competition using Gumi bread and Gumi Dangim Lager.

Why Should You Pay Attention to the 2026 Gumi Food Festival Starting Now?

The 2026 Gumi Food Festival is a special opportunity to experience local culture and gastronomy all in one place, beyond just food. It’s a festival where diverse foods, sights, and activities perfectly harmonize, satisfying people of all ages. Create unforgettable memories with delicious food amidst the autumn atmosphere.

Tips to Enjoy the Festival 200%

1. Use Public Transportation Traffic around the venue can be congested during the festival period, so using public transportation is convenient.
2. Comfortable Attire Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking around the spacious festival grounds.
3. Bring Personal Cups/Containers Show your awareness by bringing personal cups or reusable containers to protect the environment and reduce waiting times.
4. Plan Ahead By planning ahead what you want to enjoy first among the diverse foods, performances, and experience programs in the 9 Flavors Zone, you can have a more fulfilling festival.
5. Capture Memories Capture the beautiful scenery and delicious food of the festival in photos to cherish precious memories forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is the Gumi Food Festival paid?
The Gumi Food Festival is an open festival that you can participate in for free, without a separate admission fee. However, paid purchases may be required for food and some experience programs within the festival. Please check the detailed prices for each program at the venue.

Q2. Is it suitable to visit with young children?
Yes, absolutely! The Gumi Food Festival offers diverse kid-friendly content for family visitors, including a Children’s Food Zone, family cooking classes, and balloon art. It is a safe and enjoyable festival for all ages to enjoy together.

Q3. Where should I park?
In addition to the festival venue, Songjeongmatgil Gwangpyeongcheon Public Parking Lot, several public parking lots are available nearby. However, as there may be many visitors during the festival period, parking spaces might be insufficient, so using public transportation is strongly recommended.

Q4. The festival only lasts two days; what are the most recommended visiting hours?
The festival operates from 12:00 to 20:00. You can continuously enjoy the lively atmosphere from after lunchtime until evening. Especially in the evening hours, starting from sunset, you can enjoy a romantic atmosphere with beautiful night views, offering an even more special experience.

Q5. Can I purchase Gumi local specialties at the festival?
Yes, you can find a variety of Gumi local specialties and hidden gourmet menus at ‘Food Competition’ and ‘Local Gourmet Zone’ within the festival. Taste and purchase fresh agricultural products, processed foods, and foods that highlight local characteristics, and deeply experience the flavors of Gumi.