Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 Jeungpyeong Insamgol Festival Schedule, Performances, Robot Experience — Before Visiting Bogangcheon Sports Park with Kids

It’s ginseng harvest season —
Jeungpyeong’s autumn festival has begun! 🌱

Now in its 33rd year!
The 33rd Jeungpyeong Insamgol Festival
kicks off today, Thursday, October 8,
and runs for four days until Sunday, October 11
at the Bogangcheon Sports Park area.

Admission is free.

I’ve summarized the official information
from Jeungpyeong-gun press releases (September 28 & October 7)
and the Chungbuk tourism website.

🎉 Happening Now

Today, the 8th (Thursday), is the first day.
The remaining days are 9th (Friday), 10th (Saturday), and 11th (Sunday),
so there are two weekend days left.

The county press release doesn’t include a daily timetable,
so I’ve put together a table of daily programs
from a local news article (Gong News) on October 8.

The main stage County Talent Show on the 8th
is also mentioned in the September 14 press release.

The September 28 press release says
Bada, Huh Gak, Jinwook, and others will appear at the Insamgol Song Festival.
The article says Bada and Huh Gak
will perform at the Open Concert on the 9th.
Please check on-site for the exact day to see them.

There is no official announcement yet
of the specific times for each program.

🎪 What Kind of Festival Is It?

This is Jeungpyeong’s signature festival
featuring its specialty, ginseng.

Jeungpyeong was selected as an ideal location for ginseng cultivation
in a national survey in the 1970s,
which led to the establishment of a ginseng research center.
Even in the 1530 book ‘Sinjeung Dongguk Yeoji Seungnam’,
ginseng is listed as a local product of this area.

At the festival, you’ll find Jeungpyeong ginseng and
a local produce market
where you can see and buy freshly harvested ginseng.

The festival is hosted by the Jeungpyeong Cultural Center
and organized by the Jeungpyeong Insamgol Festival Committee.

🍖 What Can You Eat?

This year, the signature food has changed.
Here’s a table summarizing the press release info.

‘Inmaek Party’ is a combination of ginseng and beer.
It used to be held as a street performance,
but this year it’s moved to the main stage.

🤖 Is There a Robot or VR Experience?

Yes, this is new for this year.
A future technology experience zone
showcasing ‘Smart Jeungpyeong’ will be set up.

The Military Song Contest, first held last year,
will be back again,
as well as the Traditional Ssireum Wrestling Event.
There is no official info yet
on the dates and times for these two programs and the experience zone.

And for four nights straight,
the Bogangcheon Autumn Night Fireworks Festival will light up the sky.

🚗 Getting There & Parking

The address listed on the Chungbuk tourism website is
104-40 Insam-ro, Jeungpyeong-eup, Jeungpyeong-gun, Chungbuk
(Bogangcheon Sports Park).

At a September briefing, Jeungpyeong-gun
said they reviewed traffic and parking plans.
However, there is no official info yet
on parking locations, shuttle buses, or traffic control.

The map is pinned to
the Bogangcheon Poplar Forest inside the festival grounds.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids

If you’re coming with children,
the Robot & VR Experience Zone
is a new highlight this year.

This year, the festival is eco-friendly with no disposable containers.
All food vendors will serve food in reusable containers.
When you’re done, return the dishes
to the dedicated reusable container return bins throughout the festival.

Since the fireworks are a nighttime event,
it’s a good idea to bring an extra jacket for your child.

⏳ What Hasn’t Been Announced Yet

□ Times for each program, including opening ceremony & fireworks
□ Festival operating hours
□ Dates and fees for Robot & VR experiences
□ Dates for Military Song Contest & Ssireum Wrestling Event
□ Parking, shuttle buses, and traffic control
□ Operation in case of rain

This information isn’t available yet.
I’ll update this post when it’s announced.

If you have questions, contact the Jeungpyeong-gun Culture and Tourism Department
at 043-835-4112.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to buy seasonal ginseng and local produce
✔ Families who want to try robot and VR experiences with kids
✔ Families who want to enjoy autumn night fireworks

From shopping for ginseng to nighttime fireworks,
this is a great festival to enjoy in a single weekend day.

This post is a summary based on official announcements before visiting in person. The character images are GPT-generated.

AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)