Sunchang Jangnyu (Fermented Sauce) Festival
OctoberJeonbuk
This food culture festival lets you experience Korea's traditional sauces, such as gochujang, doenjang and ganjang, and the world of fermented foods. It takes place around the Sunchang Traditional Gochujang Folk Village and Fermentation Theme Park in Sunchang County, Jeonbuk State. With hands-on activities, performances, exhibitions, contests and plenty of food stalls, it is a fun way to taste Sunchang.
When is it held?
Every year around mid-October. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Oct 15 ~ Oct 18 (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?
- Make gochujang together with Korean and international guests
- Watch a parade recreating gochujang being presented to the king
- Try K-food workshops: kimchi, makgeolli, jangajji and meju
- Join the AR mission game to hunt for the festival's mascot
- Look at, taste and try sauces from around the world at the Sauce Lounge
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 Sunchang Jangnyu (Fermented Sauce) Festival held?
Every year around mid-October. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Sunchang Jangnyu (Fermented Sauce) 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 Sunchang Jangnyu (Fermented Sauce) Festival free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Jeonbuk
Top attractions elsewhere in Jeonbuk. Combine them with this event in one trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.