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 Gamaksan Flower Star Festival Remaining Schedule & Shuttle Bus, Before Visiting Byeolbaram Hill in Geochang with Kids

The hilltop is turning purple this autumn 💜

The 6th Gamaksan Flower Star Festival opened on September 18 and is happening right now.

Until October 11 (Sunday), including today (October 8), there are four days left. The venue is Byeolbaram Hill (별바람언덕) on Gamaksan in Sinwon-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam.

I’ve organized information from the festival website, Geochang-gun press releases, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s regional festival guide.

📅 It’s Happening Now, Four Days Left

I’ve gathered the remaining stage schedule from the performance timetable.

Busking takes place on the main stage in front of the observatory, with popular and folk songs.

The timetable notes that schedules may change without notice due to weather or other circumstances.

🎪 What Kind of Event Is This?

At an altitude of 900m on Gamaksan, Byeolbaram Hill (별바람언덕) is covered with purple aster chrysanthemums as the main attraction.

It’s known for its scenery where huge wind turbines, silver grass, and purple chrysanthemums all come together on the hill. In 2022, Forbes Korea selected it as one of the ‘Top 9 Hot Places among Korea’s Famous Mountains’.

This year’s theme is ‘A Purple Pause Just for Me’. Geochang-gun introduces it as a festival that attracts over 300,000 visitors every year.

✨ What Can You Do on the Hill?

These are programs running throughout the festival. I’ve focused on activities that are good for families with kids.

Stamp spots are at Gamak Peak, Heart Photo Zone, Star Photo Zone, Observatory, Gujeolcho Garden, Flower Star Market, and Food Court. Get guidance and supplies at the main booth.

🍚 Food and Market?

The Food Court is run by the women’s associations of Sinwon-myeon and Namsang-myeon villages. They offer bibimbap, soup, seafood jeon (savory pancakes), tofu with kimchi, fish cake, and cup noodles.

The Food Truck Zone has coffee, sikhye (sweet rice drink), hot dogs, tteokbokki, fried chicken, toast, and apple juice.

At the Flower Star Market (10:00~19:00), you can buy local specialties from Geochang like apples, dried persimmons, and flower tea.

🚌 Getting There, Parking, Shuttle Bus

This year, advance vehicle reservations were required. Reservations ended on August 19, and entry to the venue is restricted without a reservation.

So if you didn’t reserve, you’ll need to park at the temporary parking lot and take the shuttle bus.

It’s an 11km ride from the boarding area to Byeolbaram Hill.

Pets are not allowed on the shuttle bus. You can only bring pets if you come by reserved vehicle, and they must be on a leash.

No entry to the venue from 19:00 to 07:00 the next day.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

On holidays, the shuttle round trip is expected to take about 120 minutes. Including time on the hill, it’s best to leave in the morning for a relaxed visit.

With busking at 11:00 and 14:00, if you go up early you can enjoy the first performance and the stamp tour together.

Since the hill is at 900m altitude, bring an extra jacket for your child.

⏳ What Hasn’t Been Announced Yet

□ How much the aster chrysanthemums have bloomed now □ Shuttle bus fare for children (officially 3,000 won per person) □ Temporary parking lot fee □ Operation in case of rain □ Whether paths are stroller-friendly

There’s no official information on these yet. I’ll update this post if it’s announced.

If you have questions, call the Geochang Agricultural Technology Center at 055-940-8227.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to take family photos on a purple flower hill ✔ Kids who enjoy collecting stamps while walking, like in a stamp tour ✔ Families looking for a mountain outing in Gyeongnam during Hangeul Day or the weekend holiday

As long as you plan for the shuttle schedule, it’s a festival for relaxing on a purple hill. The remaining days are until October 11.

This post is organized from official information before visiting in person. The character illustrations are GPT-generated images.

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)