This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 11
- Hours
- 10:00~22:00
- Venue
- Jeongnimsaji · Seoktap-ro · Gwanbuk-ri Historic Site and Buyeo city center83 Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungnam (Jeongnimsaji area)
- Fee
- Free
- Organizer
- Buyeo-gun, Baekje Cultural Foundation
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
October 2026
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
📌 What's on each day
- 10/8ThuBaekmagang Song FestivalToday
- 10/9FriHangeul Day★ Historical Parade · Korea-China-Japan Performance · Hot Air BalloonToday
- 10/10Sat★ Night Parade · Hot Air Balloon · Nakhwa FireworksToday
- 10/11Sun★ Closing Ceremony · Hot Air BalloonToday
🔁 Daily · Theme Hall · Baekje Culture Experience · Fortress/Martial Arts · Night Scenery Sabiya
2026 Baekje Cultural Festival Buyeo Schedule · Parade · Nakhwa Fireworks · Parking, Before Visiting Jeongnimsaji with Kids
The old Baekje capital, Sabi—
Buyeo’s city center has become a festival stage 🏯
This is the 72nd year!
The 72nd Baekje Cultural Festival
is being held for 9 days from October 3 (Sat) to 11 (Sun)
across Jeongnimsaji, Seoktap-ro, Gwanbuk-ri Historic Site,
and throughout Buyeo’s city center.
I’ve organized the official press release from Buyeo-gun
and the festival website’s program guide.
🔴 Happening Now
Including today, Thursday, October 8,
there are four days left until the 11th (Sun).
Here are the main programs for the remaining days,
organized by date.
| Date | Main Programs |
|---|---|
| 10/8 (Thu) | 18:00 Baekmagang Song Festival (Jeongnimsaji Main Stage) |
| 10/9 (Fri) | 15:30 Baekje Historical Parade (city center) · 19:00 Korea-China-Japan Cultural Exchange Performance |
| 10/10 (Sat) | 19:00 Nakhwa Fireworks (Gudrae Riverside) · 19:30 Baekje Culture Night Parade (city center) · 21:00 Sabi Autumn Ballad |
| 10/11 (Sun) | 11:00 Chochon Chuyang-ri Durepungjang · 14:00 Yongjeong-ri Sangyeo Sori · 18:30 Closing Ceremony · 20:00 Closing Celebration Performance |
The historical parade runs from 15:30 to 17:00,
recreating the royal procession of the Sabi era
with domestic and international groups marching together.
The night parade is a media-enhanced nighttime parade
from 19:30 to 20:30.
🎪 What Kind of Festival Is It?
Starting with the 1st Baekje Grand Festival
in Buyeo-gun in 1955,
this year marks the 72nd event.
The theme is ‘Beautiful Baekje, Shining Sabi.’
This year, the festival stage has moved to the city center,
becoming an urban festival where you stroll between
Jeongnimsaji, Seoktap-ro, and Gwanbuk-ri Historic Site.
There are over 40 programs in 7 categories,
and admission is free (per Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism).
🎈 What Experiences Are There for Kids?
These experiences run throughout the festival.
| Experience (Location) | Time |
|---|---|
| Baekje Culture Experience (Seoktap-ro) | 10:00 to 20:00 |
| Baekje Fortress & Martial Arts Experience (Seoktap-ro) | 10:00 to 21:00 |
| 123 Sabi Experience (Jeongnimsaji Museum) | 10:00 to 18:00, craft artists and craft activities |
| Baekje Fortress Adventure (Jeongnimsaji) | Play & creativity activities, all festival long |
| Sabi Roblox Experience (around main stage) | Ongoing |
| Family & Children’s Performance Stage (Gungnam Intersection Mobile Stage) | Ongoing throughout festival |
| Let’s All Play: Sabi One Lap (Jeongnimsaji Lotus Pond · Seoktap-ro) | Closed on weekdays · 10th (Sat) & 11th (Sun) only |
| Tethered Hot Air Balloon (Gwanbuk-ri Historic Site) | From 9th (Fri) to 11th (Sun), 3 hours from sunset |
There’s no info on individual experience fees on the website.
Hot air balloon rides may be limited depending on
weather and on-site conditions.
After sunset, the city lights up with Baekje lanterns
and the ‘Sabiya (Night)’ nightscape.
On Jeongnimsaji Pine Road, from 18:00,
you can borrow a gold-bronze Hanji lantern
and personally complete the ‘123 Years of Sabi Baekje Light’ event.
🍢 Food and Street Performances
At the ‘Original Downtown Alley Festa’ on Seoktap-ro,
Alley Food Zone features 23 Buyeo eateries.
It’s open from 10:00 to 21:00,
from the 9th (Fri) to the 11th (Sun).
Mime and magic shows,
and a Marvel Hero character street parade
called ‘Star Show’ will also be held throughout the old downtown.
🚗 Getting There & Parking
During the festival (from the 3rd to the 11th),
Buyeo-gun has made 7 paid public parking lots free.
| Type | Free Public Parking Lots |
|---|---|
| Parking Tower · Street | Buyeo Public Parking Tower · Sabi-ro Street Public Parking Lot |
| Village · Town | Gua 3-ri 2nd Pocket Parking Lot · Gua 4-ri Public Parking Lot · Buyeo-eup Public Parking Lot |
| Market | Buyeo Market Public Parking Lot · Buyeo Central Market Public Parking Lot |
Illegal parking CCTV enforcement is also suspended until the 11th.
However, in 8 areas—crosswalks, intersections, bus stops,
children’s protection zones, sidewalks, fire hydrants, etc.—
residents can still report violations and fines will apply.
There will be road closures during the festival.
The closed sections and shuttle routes
have not yet been posted on the website.
👨👩👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids
Most daytime experiences start at 10:00,
and the 123 Sabi Experience ends at 18:00.
It works well to do experiences in the afternoon
and then enjoy the evening lights and performances.
The historical parade on the 9th (Fri)
begins at 15:30, so you can see it during the day.
19:00 Nakhwa Fireworks at Gudrae Riverside
19:30 Night Parade in the city center
Decide in advance where you want to watch
⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet
□ Shuttle bus routes & times
□ Road closure sections & times
□ Hot air balloon & experience fees
□ Operation in case of rain
These are not yet on the official website.
If you’re curious, call 041-837-2517.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families who want to see the royal procession and parade with kids
✔ Families looking for fortress, martial arts, or craft experiences
✔ Families who want to enjoy the lantern-lit night and Nakhwa Fireworks
The 72nd Baekje Cultural Festival
is also being held in Gongju during the same period.
See the summary → Baekje Cultural Festival Gongju
From daytime experiences to the night parade,
it’s the last weekend to walk and meet Baekje.
This post is a summary based on official information before visiting. Mascot images are GPT-generated.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
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This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
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)