Jeju Food and Wine Festival

제주푸드앤와인페스티벌

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Food & DrinkJeju Island
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkWhat sets the festival apart is its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KRW
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Jeju Food and Wine Festival in Jeju Island

The Jeju Food and Wine Festival showcases the island's black pork, citrus, and seafood through gala dinners, chef-led cooking classes, and a multi-week Gourmet Week of restaurant collaborations. Held at venues including Jeju Shinhwa World, it pairs Jeju's ingredients with international wines and has grown into the island's flagship culinary event since its 2016 launch.

Launched in 2016, the Jeju Food and Wine Festival set out to do something Jeju's tourism scene had not fully attempted before: treat the island's produce, from black pork to citrus to fresh seafood, as the centerpiece of a dedicated culinary festival rather than a side note to beach and hiking trips.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets the festival apart is its treatment of Jeju's terroir as a subject worth exploring in depth rather than a backdrop: sommeliers and chefs pair local seafood and black pork against both Korean and international wines to test how the island's distinct flavors, shaped by volcanic soil and surrounding currents, hold up against global palates

02

The mystery stays covered

Visiting culinary figures and wine critics have joined past editions, lending the event an international profile unusual for a regional food festival

03

The city starts moving

Gourmet Week extends the celebration beyond a single venue, sending visitors into restaurants across the island that create special festival menus, turning the event into an island-wide culinary trail rather than a single ticketed gathering

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Gala dinners pairing Jeju black pork and seafood with wine

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a multi-week Gourmet Week of restaurant collaborations across the island

The sacred route

Living ritual

and chef-led classes rooted in traditional Jeju recipes

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Use Jeju Island transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Smart casual for gala dinners and tastings, comfortable shoes for moving between venues, and a light layer for evening events.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Jeju Island, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

KRW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map37.57 N, 126.98 EOpen in Google Maps

Jeju Island, Jeju, South Korea

Nearest airportCJU — Jeju
TransportUse Jeju Island transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Jeju Island, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Jeju Island via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Jeju Island, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual for gala dinners and tastings, comfortable shoes for moving between venues, and a light layer for evening events.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for South Korea and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jeju Food and Wine Festival?

Jeju Food and Wine Festival is listed for May · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jeju Food and Wine Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Jeju Island, South Korea. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Jeju Island, Jeju, South Korea

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
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