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Naju Yeongsangang River Festival

Family-friendly festivals
October 7, 2026 – October 11, 2026Yeongsan-dong, Naju-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City

The 2026 Naju Yeongsangang River Festival is Naju’s leading autumn festival, held for 5 days from October 7 to 11 around Yeongsangang Garden. Set against the expansive Yeongsangang River and beautiful garden, it is a place of unity where Naju’s historical, cultural, and tourism resources can be encountered together. The festival offers abundant attractions, including spectacular performances, citizen-participation programs, hands-on activities for the whole family, and diverse foods showcasing the flavors of Naju. During the day, visitors can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the autumn garden and lively programs; at night, they can take in illuminated scenery and energetic performances, making it a festival designed for extended stays. It is a cultural tourism festival where citizens and tourists come together to create special memories while promoting the ecological value of the Yeongsangang River and Naju’s distinctive appeal.

Official details
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Good food near the festival

Sorted by distance from the festival venue.

Introduction image for Hyanghyeop Restaurant (1/1)

Hyanghyeop Restaurant

Jonmat

Raw beef, Yukhoe bibimbap

It is the main dish featured first in the video.

Walk ~14 min
Ichang-dong, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
Introduction image for Burim (1/1)

Burim

Jonmat

Japchae rice

It is the menu explicitly highlighted in the title.

Walk ~22 min
Yeongsanpo, Naju
Introduction image for Yeongsanpo Pungmul Market (1/1)

Yeongsanpo Pungmul Market

Jonmat

Giant Whole Chicken / Old-Fashioned Whole Chicken, Fried Squid, Fried Vegetables

Yeongsanpo Pungmul Market in Naju, a market offering food from the five-day market as well as fried foods and whole chicken dishes.

Bike ~8 min
Pungmulsijang 2-gil, Naju-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City
Introduction image for Munjeong Gukbap (1/1)

Munjeong Gukbap

Jonmat

Octopus Gukbap, Offal and Blood-Curd Gukbap, Assorted Gukbap

This is Munjeong Sikdang inside Naju Yeongsanpo Pungmul Market. It is a gukbap shop that cooks ingredients brought by customers, and offal and blood-curd gukbap, assorted gukbap, and octopus gukbap are introduced together.

Bike ~8 min
Pungmul Market 2-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
Introduction image for Samdae Naju Gomtang Original Noan House (1/1)

Samdae Naju Gomtang Original Noan House

Jonmat

Suyuk (300g)

Suyuk is a boiled meat dish, so it suits diners looking for a straightforward meat option.

Bike ~16 min
Jeollanam-do Naju-si Geumseonggwan-gil
Introduction image for Hangun Bunsik (1/1)

Hangun Bunsik

Jonmat

King-Size Salad Bread

A salad-bread shop that appears to be Hangun Bunsik in Naju, featuring king-size salad bread.

Bike ~16 min
Naju-ro, Naju-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City