Jinan Red Ginseng Festival

진안홍삼축제

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Food & DrinkJinan
Dates18–20 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkWhat sets this festival apart is Jinan's
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KRW
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Jinan Red Ginseng Festival in Jinan

An autumn agricultural festival in Jinan County, North Jeolla Province, celebrating red ginseng grown on the region's cool, high-elevation plateau near Maisan Mountain. Held each October, the festival combines discounted red ginseng product sales with playfully named activity zones, tastings of ginseng rice cakes and liquor, and family entertainment like magic and bubble shows.

Jinan County occupies high plateau terrain in North Jeolla Province, sitting at an average elevation above 300 meters that gives its soil and climate an unusual suitability for ginseng cultivation, a crop that generally prefers cooler conditions than most of Korea's lowland farmland offers.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets this festival apart is Jinan's specific status as Korea's designated red ginseng special production zone, giving the event a genuine agricultural claim rather than a borrowed theme

02

The mystery stays covered

The nine-times steamed-and-dried process that turns raw ginseng into red ginseng is showcased directly through product demonstrations, letting visitors see and taste the transformation rather than just buy the finished good

03

The city starts moving

Discounted festival pricing on red ginseng products, a high-value crop that normally carries a premium, gives the event an unusually strong direct-purchase draw for a regional harvest festival

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Signature elements include discounted red ginseng product sales

Water and renewal

Living ritual

demonstrations of the nine-times steaming and drying process

The sacred route

Living ritual

ginseng rice cake and liquor tastings

The local code

Living ritual

and themed family activity zones like fishing and treasure-hunt games

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

18–20 September 2026

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Jinan you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual autumn clothing suited to a day outdoors; a light jacket helps for cooler October mornings and evenings near the mountain.

Safety

Jinan Red Ginseng Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Jinan Red Ginseng Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

KRW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.79 N, 127.42 EOpen in Google Maps

Jinan, North Jeolla, South Korea

Nearest airportCJJ — Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)
TransportStay close enough to the part of Jinan you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Jinan Red Ginseng Festival does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Jinan via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Jinan, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual autumn clothing suited to a day outdoors; a light jacket helps for cooler October mornings and evenings near the mountain.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 Jinan Red Ginseng Festival?

Jinan Red Ginseng Festival is listed for 18–20 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jinan Red Ginseng Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Jinan, 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?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Jinan, North Jeolla, 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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Official URLjinan.go.kr
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates18–20 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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