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 Gangneung Noodle Festival Dates, Hours, Experiences: What to Know Before Visiting Wolhwa Street With Kids

Poster for the 2026 5th Gangneung Noodle Festival — Oct 15 (Thu) – 18 (Sun), Wolhwa Street (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)

The ‘city of noodles,’ Gangneung,
brings back its noodle festival 🍜

Now in its 5th year!
2026 5th Gangneung Noodle Festival
will be held from Thursday, October 15 to Sunday, October 18
for 4 days, from 12:00 to 21:00
at Gangneung Wolhwa Street area.

I’ve organized festival details
from the Gangneung City tourism website,
the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s local festival guide,
and the official organizers’ September 28 announcement.

🎪 What Kind of Event Is It?

Until 2025,
it was called the ‘Gangneung Noodle Fest.‘
This year, for its 5th edition,
it’s been renamed the ‘Gangneung Noodle Festival.’

It’s a gourmet festival where you can taste
noodle dishes beloved in Gangneung—
like Jang Kalguksu, Makguksu, Jjamppong,
and Potato Ongsimi Kalguksu—all in one place.

From Gangneung’s most famous restaurants
to hidden noodle spots in the alleys,
they’re all gathering here.

Admission is free.

A past festival by day — crowds at the noodle booths on a street of autumn leaves (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)

A past festival by day — seating under red parasols (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)

✨ What Programs Are There?

I’ve organized the official event programs
by category in the table below.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s guide
also mentions exhibitions and a cooking show.

However, the Gangneung City tourism website
states that the detailed schedule and programs will be announced later.
Dates and times for each program are not yet available.

A past festival at night — a street lined with noodle booths (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)

A past festival at night — the dining area from above, every seat taken under yellow and pink parasols (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)

A past festival's stage — an event under way in front of a big screen (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)

🛤️ What Is Wolhwa Street Like?

According to Gangneung City’s September 29 press release,
Wolhwa Street is a road built on the old railway line
that runs from Gangneung Station through downtown
to Namdaecheon Stream.

A walking path and cultural spaces have replaced the tracks,
and if you stroll along, you’ll reach Jungang Market
and nearby alleys.

Gangneung City selected Wolhwa Street
as an October recommended destination
for the ‘2026~2027 Visit Gangneung Years.’

Wolhwa Street, Gangneung — the 'I ♥ WOLHWA STREET' sign (Dec 2022) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)

Wolhwa Street, Gangneung — a walkway among autumn trees (Nov 2021) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 디엔에이스튜디오 · KOGL Type 1)

Wolhwa Street, Gangneung — rows of hanging decorations and autumn leaves (Nov 2021) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 디엔에이스튜디오 · KOGL Type 1)

🍲 Gangneung City’s October Foodie Trail

This October’s recommended travel theme is
”Walking through autumn,
tasting the deepening flavors of Gangneung with every step.”
With Wolhwa Street at the center,
here’s how the trail connects:

🚆 Getting There & Parking

The festival address is
2111 Gyeonggang-ro, Imdang-dong
in the Gangneung Wolhwa Street area.

I’ve summarized the official information
on transportation and parking in the table below.

Jungang Market Public Parking Lot 1
is a public lot that Gangneung City recommends
for tourists, but it’s not officially designated
as festival parking.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Visiting With Kids

The hands-on activities include
noodle making, noodle painting,
and flour sensory play.
There’s no official info yet on age range, fees, or times.

The festival opens daily at 12:00.
If you arrive around lunchtime,
you can enjoy a meal of noodles.

A walk along Wolhwa Street
leads to Jungang Market,
so you can also explore market snacks together.

⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet

□ Dates and times for contests, activities, performances, and cooking show
□ Age range and fees for activities
□ How to enter the contests
□ How to join Noodle Road (receipt event)
□ Food prices
□ Festival parking, shuttles, and traffic control
□ Operation in case of rain

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

The organizers also note
that details may change depending on the situation,
so be sure to check with the contact number before visiting.

If you have questions, call the festival office
at 033-640-5130.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to taste all of Gangneung’s noodles in one place
✔ Families looking for noodle making and noodle painting experiences
✔ Families planning a downtown outing near Gangneung Station or Jungang Market

After the Noodle Festival,
Gangneung City says the
18th Gangneung Coffee Festival
will be held from October 21 to 25
at Gangneung Coffee Street.

October in Gangneung
is a great time to enjoy both noodles and coffee.

This post is organized from official information before visiting in person. Event photos are from the Korea Tourism Organization, released under KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no derivatives) and shown unedited. Venue photos are from the Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). The mascot images are GPT-generated.

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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)