Gunsan Jjamppong Festival. · 2026 · Historical listing

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Information for this edition

Dates

Oct 9, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026

Place

Located in the Baeknyeong Square area of Gunsan City, Jeollabuk-do Province, South Korea, at the address: 13-1, Jangmi-dong, Gunsan City.

Admission at the time

Free

Published hours at the time

12:00~22:00

Facts last checked

2026-10-11

First preserved here

2026-10-08

Published programme

The Gunsan Jjamppong Festival is a renowned culinary event that showcases Gunsan's signature dish, jjamppong. This festival allows visitors to savor the unique flavor of Gunsan jjamppong, which is made with fresh seafood from the sea and abundant local agricultural products. In the early 1970s, jjamppong originated as a dish called "choma-myeon," made with pork, beef, and chicken bone broth by Chinese immigrants. Over time, it evolved with the addition of fresh seafood characteristic of port cities and a spicy chili powder that appeals to Korean palates, resulting in the jjamppong we enjoy today. The festival grounds will feature not only Chinese food stalls and food vendors, but also a variety of interactive programs centered around jjamppong, as well as diverse stage performances, promising visitors a special and enjoyable experience.