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 Aewol Book Festival Schedule, Book Talks, Activities: Before Visiting Gonaeri Leisure Park with Kids

With the cool breeze blowing,
it’s the perfect autumn to open a book 📚

This Friday and Saturday,
the 2026 Aewol Book Festival
will be held for two days, October 9 (Fri) and 10 (Sat),
from 11:00 to 17:00
at Gonaeri Leisure Park in Aewol-eup.

The first day, the 9th, is Hangeul Day.

I’ve organized the announcement posted by Aewol Library on September 27
and the Jeju City press release (October 6).

🎪 What Kind of Event Is It?

This year’s theme is
’Aewol Book Theme Park: A Fantastic Book Adventure.’

Aewol Library introduced that the leisure park
will transform into a ‘Aewol Book Theme Park’
filled with books, stories, music, and play.

The event is organized into four sections:
performances & lectures, activity booths,
book & life market, and exhibitions & relaxation.
Whether you love books or
are still a bit shy around them,
you’re welcome to join.

This event is held as part of the
Jeju City Participatory Budget Project.

✨ What’s Happening and When?

The stage programs are different each day.
Here are the official detailed schedules.

Both book talks are opportunities to meet
children’s and picture book authors.
The location is the outdoor stage at the leisure park.

Online pre-registration for 30 people
closed on October 4,
but there are 40 spots for on-site registration.
Pre-registered participants will receive a signed book
after the lecture.

✂️ What Activities Are There?

The activity booth is called
’Playground Outside the Book: Read, Make, and Play!’
It’s a reading experience for everyone,
from children to adults.

There is no official information
on activity fees or whether it’s first-come, first-served.

🛍️ What About the Market and Rest Areas?

At the Book & Life Market,
local bookstores that love Aewol
and local sellers representing Aewol will participate.
They’ll showcase books, accessories, and desserts.

There are also places to rest.
You can pick and read a book you like
at the fantastic carousel bookshelf
and the ‘Cozy Book Gathering’ outdoor library.

Leave your mark on the coloring wall,
find an inspiring sentence at the ‘Today’s Sentence Collection’,
and enjoy face painting as well.

🚌 Getting There & Parking

The event is at 397-8 Gonaeri, Aewol-eup,
Gonaeri Leisure Park.

There is no official information
on bus route numbers or parking lot details.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

If you want to watch the stage with your child,
choose the date first.
The magic performance is Friday at 16:00,
and the picture book talk is
Saturday at 11:30.

To get a book kit from the Book Kit Workshop,
you need stamps from 2 activity booths and 1 flea market.
If you visit the activity booths first and then the market,
you can collect all the stamps at once.

Since the event is outdoors,
it’s a good idea to bring a jacket and hat for your child.

⏳ What Hasn’t Been Announced Yet

□ Admission fees & activity material costs
□ How to register for activities & whether it’s first-come, first-served
□ Parking lot location
□ Operation in case of rain

This information hasn’t been provided officially yet.
I’ll update this post when it’s available.

If you have questions, call Aewol Library
at 064-728-1507.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to meet children’s and picture book authors
✔ Kids who love making bookmarks and keyrings
✔ Families looking for an Aewol outing on Hangeul Day

It’s a two-day outdoor book playground
for reading, making, and playing.

This post is organized from official information 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)