Name: Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Namwoncheon Stream and Punggi Insam Park (Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si)

Dates	3 October – 11 October 2026
Venue	Namwoncheon Stream and Punggi Insam Park (Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si)
Address	240-1, Seongnae-ri, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Area	Gyeongbuk
Type	Festival
Price	Free (fees vary by programs)
Times	10:00~20:00
Organiser	Yeongju Culture & Tourism Foundation
Phone	+82-54-630-8706
Website	yctf.or
Directions	Naver Map Kakao Map Google Maps Google Maps has no turn-by-turn directions in Korea. Why

Ginseng is one of Korea’s best-known health foods, valued for its ability to help restore energy and support the immune system. Every October, when ginseng is considered to be at its best, the Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival is held in Yeongju, one of Korea’s leading ginseng-producing regions. With health and wellness at its heart, the festival offers exhibitions and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.

Special programs include the Gaesamteo Ritual Ceremony, Reenactment of Governor Ju Sebung’s Procession, and the Ginseng Grand Ritual. Visitors can also enjoy dishes made with nutritious Punggi ginseng and take part in fun activities such as ginseng peeling. The festival is also a great place to shop for fresh ginseng, red ginseng, and a variety of processed ginseng products made by local growers, all at reasonable prices.

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Listing generated 2026-10-11 19:33 UTC; details can change — check the official page before you go.