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 Jeongeup Gujeolcho Flower Festival Dates, Admission, Parking – Before Visiting Gujeolcho Local Garden with Kids

Under the pine forest
It’s the season when white gujeolcho blooms 🌼

Now in its 19th year!
The 19th Jeongeup Gujeolcho Flower Festival
will be held for 11 days from October 8 (Thu) to 18 (Sun)
at the Gujeolcho Jibang Jeongwon (구절초 지방정원) in Sannae-myeon, Jeongeup.

I’ve summarized the official press release from Jeongeup-si on October 1
and the city’s culture and tourism website festival guide.

🔴 Happening Now

The festival opened today, Thursday, October 8.
It runs for 11 days until the 18th (Sun).

The main stage events left are:
October 10 (Sat) 15:00 Opening Performance,
October 11 (Sun) Traditional Tightrope ‘Panjul’,
October 17 (Sat) Taekwondo demonstration.

Guest talk concerts will be held
on the 9th, 11th, 17th, and 18th.

🎪 What’s Happening at the Festival

Gujeolcho and Pine Trees — Gujeolcho in full bloom and sunlight beneath a pine forest (Jan 2021) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 김진관 · KOGL Type 1)

Gujeolcho and Pine Trees — A misty pine forest and a colony of Gujeolcho in full bloom (2016) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 김국진 · KOGL Type 1)

This year’s theme is
“Lingering Autumn, Embraced by Gujeolcho.”

The festival grounds cover about 380,000㎡,
divided into the Gujeolcho Garden, Participation Garden, Wave Garden,
Wildflower Garden, and Pine Forest Garden.
Under about 3,000 pine trees,
150,000㎡ of white gujeolcho are in bloom.

Along the gardens, you’ll find Gujeol Waterfall, Ecological Wetland,
a suspension bridge, and an observatory.

The city announced there are over 30 events
across 6 categories: performances, experiences, exhibitions, and sales.

✨ What’s On Each Day?

Here’s a table of the daily stages and programs.

The end time for the opening performance
is listed as 17:30 in the press release,
and 17:00 on the festival guide page.
No time is given for the talk concerts.

🌼 What Experiences Are There?

Here are some ongoing activities from the festival guide
that families can enjoy together.

There’s also Gujeolcho photo booths, free smartphone photo
printing, 7 gujeolcho scent booths,
and Zumba dance at the Lawn Plaza.
No prices or session times are listed for each activity.

🍲 What Can You Eat?

You can try local specialties like Jeongeup beef,
gu jeolcho tofu, mountain vegetable bibimbap, and freshwater snail soup.

There are 9 restaurants, 28 local product and food market stalls,
and 6 food trucks.
There are ‘Flower Rest’ and ‘Garden Rest’ areas
under the pine trees and on the lawn for relaxing.

🎟️ How Much Is Admission?

Here are the individual admission fees and
the voucher amounts included with the tickets.

The Garden Love Voucher can be used like cash
at the festival and at tea houses on Ssanghwa Tea Street in Jeongeup.
Tickets are sold from 08:30 to 17:30.

Holders of the Jeonbuk Citizen Card
and residents of sister/friendship cities get special discounts,
and the full amount paid is returned as a voucher.

🚗 Getting There & Parking

For navigation, enter 571 Maejuk-ri, Sannae-myeon
(Gujeolcho Jibang Jeongwon).
From Jeongeup IC or Taein IC, go past Chilbo
and from Sannae-myeon intersection, drive 3km toward Ssangchi.

The parking lot accommodates 2,350 cars.
Start with Parking Lot 1,
and move to Lots 2, 3, and 4 as needed.

Buses stop at Sannae-myeon center,
where you transfer to the shuttle bus.
The festival guide page lists the shuttle bus
as running until 18:00,
which differs from the press release (17:30).

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids

Gujeolcho Collage is a hands-on activity
where kids decorate characters with snacks.
There are 20 types of wood play equipment in the Lawn Plaza.

The city has removed steps from main walking paths
and added more gentle wooden walkways.
Wheelchairs are available for use and rental,
and two small electric vehicles run for visitors
with mobility difficulties.

⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet

□ Parking fees
□ Flower train and zipline fees and height limits
□ Activity prices and session times
□ Guest talk times
□ Operation during rain
□ Admission for infants and toddlers

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

If you have questions, contact the Jeongeup-si Gujeolcho Garden Team
at 063-539-5696~5698.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who love flower walks in the woods
✔ Families who want to enjoy snack collage and wood play with kids
✔ Families who want to try the suspension bridge and zipline

It’s an 11-day autumn garden festival
for seeing flowers, walking, and relaxing.

This post is a summary based on the official guide before visiting. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). The character images are GPT-generated.

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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)