Imsil N Cheese Festival
OctoberJeonbuk
This cheese festival in Imsil County, Jeonbuk State, celebrates the story of how Korea's first cheese was made, with hands-on fun around Imsil N Cheese. You can wander around Imsil Cheese Theme Park, Imsil Cheese Village and the Imsil-eup area, joining cheese activities, exhibitions, contests and food programs. Entry is free, and Imsil N Cheese dairy products are 20% off.
When is it held?
Every year around early October. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Oct 8 ~ Oct 11 (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?
- Join the big group cheese-pulling and sharing activity
- Make a rice pizza topped with Imsil N Cheese
- Try aged-cheese fondue and make a local-produce dessert
- Relax with a whey foot-bath healing experience
- Evening cheese and wine lounge at Imsil Cheese Theme Park
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 Imsil N Cheese 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 Imsil N Cheese 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 Imsil N Cheese 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.