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 Gongju Sanseong Market Night Stroll Night Market Dates, Hours, Parking, Baekje Mask Experience with Kids

On these cool autumn nights,
the lights come on at Gongju Sanseong Market 🏮

2026 Gongju Sanseong Market Night Stroll Night Market
The autumn opening runs
until October 17 (Sat),
every Friday and Saturday from 17:00 to 22:00
at Gongju Sanseong Market Culture Park.

I’ve summarized the official press release from Gongju-si (August 27)
and the Chungnam Tourism event guide.

🔴 Happening Now

Today, Thursday, October 8 is a rest day,
and there are 5 days left when the market will be open.

According to the Gongju-si event info board,
at the same time in Gongju,
the 72nd Baekje Cultural Festival (October 3~11)
and the National Excellent Market Expo in Gongju
(October 9~11) are also being held.

For a summary of the Baekje Cultural Festival → Baekje Cultural Festival Gongju

🎪 What Kind of Event Is It?

Hosted by Gongju-si,
organized by the Gongju Night Stroll Night Market Committee,
Gongju Sanseong Market Merchants Association,
and the Gongju-si Vitality Support Center.

After the spring season (May 15~June 27),
it’s open again for autumn.
It was closed only during the Chuseok holiday (September 25·26).

In the spring, Gongju-si reported
29 performances, 13 local merchant teams
serving about 20 menu items,
and about 29,000 visitors.

✨ What Can You Enjoy?

Gongju-si introduced the autumn experience programs
as something the whole family can enjoy together.

If you show a receipt for 20,000 won or more
you’ll receive a Sanseong Market coupon.
There’s also a satisfaction survey event.

🚗 Directions & Parking

The event is at Gongju Sanseong Market Culture Park,
address: 181-87, Sanseong-dong, Gongju-si.
There’s no traffic or parking info
in the night market announcement.

In a September press release,
Gongju-si said that illegal parking and traffic congestion
get worse around Yongdang-gil near Sanseong Market
on market days, weekends, and holidays.
So, the Merchants Association started a one-month
trial of an odd-even parking system
mainly on market days from September 10.

On Naver Maps, next to the market is
the Gongju Sanseong Market Public Parking Tower (20 Yongdang-gil),
open Monday to Saturday
from 08:00 to 20:00
(as of October 8).
Since the night market runs until 22:00,
if you plan to stay late,
check the car exit times in advance.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

Since it opens at 17:00,
it’s convenient to arrive a bit early, enjoy the arcade and coloring activities first,
then move on to dinner.

On October 11 (Sun),
there’s a special opening for the last day of the Baekje Cultural Festival.
No time is announced, so
check on-site for details.

Since it’s an outdoor evening market,
bring an extra jacket for your child.

⏳ What Hasn’t Been Announced Yet

□ Special opening hours for October 11 (Sun)
□ Performance schedule by date
□ Experience program fees
□ Operation in case of rain
□ Dedicated night market parking info

These haven’t been announced officially yet.
I’ll update this post when they are.

If you’re curious, contact the Gongju-si Economic Department
at 041-840-2398.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to enjoy retro arcade games and coloring activities with kids
✔ Families looking for a Friday or Saturday evening food market
✔ Families planning a Gongju outing combined with the Baekje Cultural Festival

From hands-on activities to market food,
Gongju’s night market is a great Friday or Saturday evening outing.

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)