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 Yeongju Punggi Ginseng Festival Remaining Schedule, Shuttle Bus, Parking—Before Visiting with Kids During the Holiday

The autumn holiday brings a festival to Punggi, the home of ginseng 🌱

It’s happening now!
The 2026 Yeongju Punggi Ginseng Festival
kicked off on October 3 (Sat) and runs until the 11th (Sun),
open daily from 10:00 to 20:00 for 9 days
in the area of Namwoncheon and Punggi Ginseng Park in Punggi-eup.

Among the remaining days,
from the 9th (Fri, Hangeul Day) to the 11th (Sun),
there will be the Song Festival, closing performance,
and shuttle buses from the station and terminal during the three-day holiday.

Here’s a summary based on Yeongju city’s press release (October 7)
and the Yeongju Culture & Tourism Foundation website and leaflet.

📅 What’s Happening in the Last Three Days?

From the official timetable,
here’s a day-by-day summary of the stage events for October 9~11.
The timetable is in 1-hour blocks, so actual times may vary by a few minutes,
and events may change due to circumstances.

On all three days, at the small stage,
there’s 11:30 Ginseng Recreation
and 15:00 Ginseng Peeling Contest.

October 10 (Sat) is Song Festival Day.

11th (Sun) is the final day.

Dendong Eome Hwajeon Nori
also has a session on the leaflet for October 8 (Thu) at 17:00.

🌱 About the Festival

This year’s theme is
“My Strength, My Life, Punggi Ginseng.”

According to Yeongju city’s press release,
Jusebung came to Punggi as magistrate in 1541
and encouraged ginseng cultivation.
The festival logo’s “Since 1541” refers to this year.

🍡 Activities to Try with Kids

Here are activities from the leaflet and
the October 7 press release.

There’s no information on activity times or fees in the leaflet,
but the Ministry of Culture’s guide says “some activities are paid.”

🛒 Ginseng Shopping & Food

At the five major ginseng market stalls,
you can buy fresh and red ginseng products.
Fresh ginseng can be shipped directly from the booth,
and they’ll wash it for you on site.

If you spend 30,000 won or more, take your receipt
to the coupon booth at the entrance.
There’s a drawing for discount coupons
(worth 20,000 to 34,000 won) usable at the five ginseng markets.

At 12 food booths, you’ll find dishes like
ginseng bibimbap, ginseng kalguksu, ginseng fries, and red ginseng steamed buns.

🚌 Shuttle Bus, Directions & Parking

Shuttle buses do not operate from October 6 to 8
but run again from the 9th to 11th.
Schedules may change depending on traffic.

The Yeongju Loop runs Yeongju Station → Intercity Bus Terminal → Festival Venue,
and the Ginseng Market Loop goes from the festival to Punggi Station and the ginseng markets.

If you’re coming by train,
from the 9th to 11th, KTX-Eum
will make a temporary stop at Punggi Station.

At the Welcome Zone in front of Punggi Station Exit 2,
if you have a same-day train ticket,
you can spin the prize roulette.
Prizes are first come, first served until they run out.

Parking lots are based on the map from the official website.

P6 is a disabled-only parking area,
and there’s no information on parking fees.

👨‍👩‍👧 Tips for Visiting with Kids

In the morning, try rice cake pounding and the sensory playground,
then join the 11:30 Ginseng Recreation.
There’s also a ssireum tournament at 10:00 on the 10th and 11th.

The closing performance starts at 17:00,
so if you’re staying until evening, bring a jacket for your child.

⏳ What’s Not Yet Announced

□ Activity-specific times and fees
□ Parking fees
□ Shuttle bus intervals
□ Operation in case of rain

These are not yet in the official guide.
I’ll update this post when they are announced.

If you have questions, contact the Yeongju Culture & Tourism Foundation
at 054-630-8706.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families looking for rice cake pounding and sensory play experiences
✔ Families planning to visit without a car, using train or shuttle bus
✔ Families seeking a Gyeongbuk outing during the Hangeul Day holiday

From ginseng shopping to stage performances,
the festival continues for the last three days of the holiday.

This post is based on official guides before visiting in person. Mascot 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)