Gangwon Festivals in October 2026
28 festivals with confirmed dates · exhibitions and stage shows · updated Oct 26, 2026
October is nearly over.4 festivals in Gangwon in November
| Weather | Around 20°C by day and 10°C at night; dry, clear and, with May, the best month to travel. |
|---|---|
| Public holidays | National Foundation Day (3 October) and Hangeul Day (9 October). |
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Already running as October begins
Starting Oct 1–7
EndedJeongseon Arirang Festival
EndedWonju Small Business Products Fair
EndedSeorak Cultural Festival
EndedGoseong Myeongtae Festival
EndedAnheung Steamed Bun Festival
EndedDonggang Doomchit
EndedTaebaek Festival
EndedChuncheon Ani-Toy Festival
EndedCoal Mine Culture Festival, Sabuk
EndedHoengseong Hanu Festival
Starting Oct 8–14
EndedHongcheon Ginseng & Hanwoo Myeongpum Festival
EndedGangneung Bread Festival at Ojuk Hanok Village
EndedK-Military Festival: Battle of Chuncheon, 76th Anniversary
EndedChuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival
Starting Oct 15–21
EndedGangneung Noodle Festival
EndedKim Sakkat Culture Festival
EndedYangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival
EndedSoyanggang Cultural Festival
EndedK-Drone Festival, Gangneung
EndedGangneung Coffee Festival
Starting Oct 22–28
Running all season
Long-running programmes on throughout October: guard ceremonies, night tours and weekly performances.
Exhibitions and stage shows
- Sep 18, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Shin Young-jin: Daytime Moon, Memories of the Yalu River
- Sep 21, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026International Fashion Art Biennale in Yeongwol
- Oct 12, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026[우리동네 MG갤러리] 남은정 작가 《남은情-두 시대의 조우》
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026같은 달을 보고 있을까
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Gangwon in October 2026?
24 festivals in Gangwon have confirmed dates in October 2026, plus 4 long-running programmes, including Gangneung Coffee Festival (Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026), Wonju Yongsugol Autumn Flower Festival (Sep 23, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026) and Jeongseon Arirang Festival (Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Gangwon free to attend?
Most are. 22 of the 24 festivals listed for October are free to enter; some charge for individual programmes or hands-on activities. Each festival page gives the fee.
What is the weather like in Korea in October?
Around 20°C by day and 10°C at night; dry, clear and, with May, the best month to travel.
Are there public holidays in Korea in October?
National Foundation Day (3 October) and Hangeul Day (9 October).
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