Gimje Jipyeongseon Festival (Gimje Horizon Festival)
OctoberJeonbuk
This festival is held around Byeokgolje in Gimje, North Jeolla Province, and celebrates traditional Korean farming culture. Against a backdrop of wide golden fields stretching to the horizon, you can watch farmers' music contests, join folk games, and try hands-on activities like harvesting rice. After dark, a show of lasers, lights and fireworks lights up the night.
When is it held?
Every year around early October. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Oct 1 ~ Oct 5 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Watch the national farmers' music (nongak) contest
- Cook rice in a cauldron over a small hearth
- Try rice harvesting, threshing and grasshopper catching
- Zip-line across the Byeokgolje field art
- Evening media show with lasers, lights and fireworks
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Jeonbuk area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗
What to wear and bring
Autumn days are mild and nights are cool. Bring a light jacket and shoes that are comfortable for long walks.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Gimje Jipyeongseon Festival (Gimje Horizon Festival) held?
Every year around early October. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Gimje Jipyeongseon Festival (Gimje Horizon Festival)?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Jeonbuk, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Gimje Jipyeongseon Festival (Gimje Horizon Festival) free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Jeonbuk
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.