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 Gomaro Horse Culture Festival Schedule, Horseback Riding Experience, Parking, Parade at Sinsan Park with Kids

In breezy October,
a local festival themed on Jeju horses is held 🐴

This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,
the 11th Gomaro Horse Culture Festival
will take place for three days, from October 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun),
around Gomaro Street and the north plaza of Sinsan Park in Jeju City.

The first day, the 9th, is Hangul Day,
so it overlaps with a three-day holiday.

I’ve organized the official Jeju City press release (October 1)
and the Ildo 2-dong event leaflet for you.

🎪 About the Festival

This year’s theme is
’Jeju Horses, Running Toward the Future Along Gomaro.’

The name Gomaro (古馬路)
comes from the Joseon Dynasty horse ranch ‘Gomajang,‘
according to the leaflet.
The sight of herds of horses grazing here
was called ‘Gosumokma,’ one of Yeongju’s ten scenic views.

The ‘ma(馬)’ in the festival name also means horse.
The festival began in 2014,
and from 2023 to this year,
it has been a Jeju-do designated promising festival for 4 consecutive years.

This year, Jeju City announced that
the festival has shifted from a spectator focus
to more participatory programs.

✨ What’s Happening When?

I’ve organized the leaflet’s program schedule
by date.

October 9 (Fri), the first day,
features the opening ceremony and street parade.

October 10 (Sat), the second day,
has the singing contest and children’s costume parade.

October 11 (Sun), the last day,
ends with the closing ceremony at 16:00.

🏇 When and Where is the Parade?

The Street Parade features
the Autonomous Police Cavalry,
the Marine Corps Band, traditional percussion groups,
and local residents.

The route starts at Ildo Gas Station,
passes Ildo 2-dong Community Center,
and heads to Sinsan Park.
The leaflet shows a 16:00 start,
and traffic control is from 15:30.

The Children’s Costume Parade
has kids dressed in horse-themed costumes
walking from the Jeju Content Agency,
along the walking path to the main event stage.
Registration (first 20 teams)
closed on September 15.

🐴 What Experiences Are There?

I’ve gathered the leaflet’s ‘Festival Fun’
by zone.

The Jeju City press release says
there will be horseback riding and
horse feeding experiences throughout the festival.
The leaflet’s Experience Zone only lists ‘horseback riding.’

For Horse Dalgona, if you spend over 30,000 won
at a business in Ildo 2-dong,
you can get one dalgona candy by showing your receipt.

Mapae is a keychain-shaped payment method
used at all booths in the festival area
and at stores in Ildo 2-dong marked as ‘festival partners.‘
According to the partner recruitment notice,
one costs 5,000 won, and if you pay with Mapae,
you get benefits like a 10% discount.

🚌 Getting There & Parking

The main venue is
the north plaza of Sinsan Park,
near the old Honam Stone Intersection.

There is no official info
on parking fees or bus route numbers.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

The cavalry parade is Friday at 16:00,
the costume parade is Saturday at 18:00.
To see both, you’ll need to visit on two days.

Experience booths are open
Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00.

Some evening performances end after 21:00,
so bring an extra layer for your child.

At the same Sinsan Park north plaza area,
the ‘Sinsan Dochebi Light Festival’
light exhibition continues until October 11
according to Jeju-do (free).
There is no official info on lighting hours.

⏳ Still to Be Announced

□ Admission fee (no mention of free entry yet)
□ Horseback riding & feeding experience times, fees, age limits
□ Sunday experience booth hours
□ Where/how to buy Mapae
□ Parking fees, operation in case of rain

This info isn’t in the official announcements yet.
I’ll update this post when it’s available.

If you have questions, contact the festival office
at 064-900-2888.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Kids curious about horseback riding or horse feeding
✔ Families who want to see the cavalry or costume parades
✔ Families looking for a Jeju City outing during the Hangul Day holiday

With parades, performances, and horse experiences
continuing for three days,
this is a local horse festival in Jeju City.

This post is organized from official announcements 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)