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 K-Spicy Festival Dates, Hours, Food Stalls—First Edition Following Wonju Ramen Festival

As November turns chilly,
a brand new spicy food festival is coming to Wonju 🌶️

The 2026 K-Spicy Festival
will be held for 3 days, from November 13 (Fri) to 15 (Sun),
at the Wonju Dancing Performance Hall
parking lot and permanent performance area.

This is the very first edition of the festival,
combining the previous ‘Wonju Ramen Festival’
and the ‘Culture Day’ program into one.

Here’s a summary based on
Wonju City’s press release (September 23),
the Gangwon Economic Promotion Agency’s booth recruitment notice,
and the Wonju Cultural Foundation’s project guidelines.

🎪 What Kind of Event Is This?

Wonju City announced plans to run
a festival themed around K-Spicy,
with food, performances, experiences,
and a smart healthcare program.

It’s also part of the ‘Culture in Industrial Complexes’
project, selected through a cultural leadership grant.
So, the project guidelines list
Wonju industrial complex workers,
local and visiting citizens, and festival visitors
as the target audience.

The event is hosted and organized by
the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,
the Regional Culture Promotion Agency,
Wonju City, and the Wonju Cultural Foundation.
The food zone is managed by
the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Economic Promotion Agency.

📅 What’s Happening When?

Performances and experiences are still
in the bidding stage for operators.
So, below is the planned schedule from official notices and guidelines.

Exact times for fireworks and the finale
have not been officially announced yet.

🌶️ What Programs Are Planned?

There will be two stages: the main stage (about 4,000 seats)
and a side stage (about 1,000 seats).

Performers have not been decided yet.
The bidding for stage and performance operation
was announced on October 7.

🍜 How Will the Food Be Served?

There will be 24 food booths.
There will be ‘ramen booths’ using ramen from sponsors
and ‘food booths’ using spicy sauces from sponsors.

Participating restaurants in Wonju
will be selected through tastings and evaluations,
with final selection scheduled for October 23.

Here are the menu and operation requirements
from the recruitment notice.

Dining areas will be set up in the side stage area
with about 1,300 seats at floor tables
and about 1,600 at standing tables
(according to the August proposal request).

Menus and prices have not yet been announced.

🚗 Getting There & Parking

The event address in the recruitment notice is
565 Namwon-ro, Wonju.
On maps, it appears as Dancing Performance Hall
(170 Danguro).

The festival site includes the Dancing Performance Hall parking lot.
There is no official information yet
on parking or shuttle buses during the festival.

The food zone proposal request states
that staff will be in charge of ‘visitor and parking guidance.’

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Bringing Kids

If your child can’t eat spicy food,
remember these two requirements from the recruitment notice:
0.5-portion menu is mandatory,
and all foods except ramen
must allow spiciness to be adjusted.

The smart healthcare experience project guidelines
list example activities such as ‘events for workers or children,‘
docent tours, and art toy making.
These are just examples and not final.

The proposal request also states that
conveniences will be provided for seniors, children, etc.,
in accordance with relevant laws.

⏳ What Hasn’t Been Announced Yet

□ Admission fee (whether it’s free)
□ Lineup & performance schedule
□ Fireworks & finale times
□ Final list of experience programs & age groups
□ Menu & prices
□ Parking & shuttle buses
□ Operation in case of rain

There’s no official information yet.
If you’re curious, contact the Wonju Economic Promotion Division
at 033-737-2928.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who love ramen and spicy food
✔ Families who want to try many flavors with half-portions
✔ Families looking for a November weekend outing in Wonju

As the first festival following the Ramen Festival,
it’s an event to watch for program announcements.

This article is based on official announcements before visiting in person. Character illustrations 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)