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 Namdo Content Fair Schedule · Game Family Camp · Treasure Hunt, Gokseong Seomjingang Train Village with Kids

In the train village where autumn roses bloom,
games and animation are coming 🎮

Now in its 3rd year!
2026 Namdo Content Fair
will be held for 3 days,
from October 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun)
at Gokseong Seomjingang Train Village.

I’ve summarized the official press release
of Jeonnam Gwangju Special City, Gokseong-gun,
and the organizing agency Jeonnam Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency.

🎪 What Kind of Event Is This?

It’s a content festival
where local youth, businesses, and creators
share their content with the public.
It’s also a place to expand Namdo’s cultural resources
into the content industry.

This year’s slogan is
’Namdo K-Culture, Add More Content+’.
The name changed from ‘Jeonnam Content Fair’
to ‘Namdo’ this year.

During the same period, at the same train village,
the Gokseong Simcheong Children’s Grand Festival (8~11) is also held.
On the 10th and 11th, the ‘Fairy Tale Garden Concert’
will take place at Gokseong Seomjingang Fairy Tale Village.

✨ What Happens When?

I’ve gathered the detailed schedule
and press release by date.

The only times announced are
for the opening ceremony and Park Je-hyun’s special lecture.
There’s no date listed for the story lecture
by ‘Dr. Bear’ author Lee Da-yang.

🎮 What Experiences Are There?

In the exhibition/experience zones,
you’ll find over 60 types of content
including animation, metaverse & virtual convergence, games,
story, character pop-ups, and media art.

There’s also a Metagram photo booth, XR experience,
DIY keyring making, live sketching,
eco-plogging, and a stamp tour.

There will be promotional booths from local governments, related organizations, and universities,
Sodam Square small business pop-up stores,
and a flea market.

The Jeonnam Global Game Center Experience Zone
is open all 3 days.
You can try games from 7 local game companies.

🗺️ What Is the Train Village Explorer?

‘Treasure Hunters in Gokseong: Train Village Explorer’
is a smartphone-based treasure hunt.

It’s a story about recovering the lost memories
of the train village.
Become an explorer and collect pieces of memory.

It takes place throughout the train village,
including the expanded rose garden and Flora Garden.
You don’t need to install an app—just scan the on-site QR code
and register your name to start.

🚂 Getting There & Admission

The address for Seomjingang Train Village is
232, Gichamaeul-ro, Ogok-myeon, Gokseong-gun.

The fair’s press release
does not include parking or transportation info,
nor does it mention fair admission fees.

The train village usually
charges an admission fee.
Here’s the standard from Gokseong Culture & Tourism.

The Simcheong Children’s Grand Festival guide
during the same period states that
children of elementary school age and younger enter free.

Regular hours are 09:00~20:00,
ticket sales until 18:00.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

For the family camp, parents and children team up
for Brawl Stars and Nintendo Sports competitions,
and enjoy free-play board games.

Since the opening ceremony is at 10:00 on the 9th,
if you go on the first morning,
you can catch the opening stage.

You’ll need a smartphone for the treasure hunt.
It’s a good idea to bring extra battery power.

Pets are not allowed in the train village.
Even in a cage or stroller, they’re not permitted.
Kickboards and bicycles are also prohibited.

⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet

□ Daily fair operating hours
□ Fair admission fee (whether train village admission applies)
□ Failure Studies Concert & Story Lecture times
□ Family camp registration method & capacity
□ Parking, shuttle, rainy day operation

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

If you have questions, contact Gokseong-gun Culture & Sports Dept.
at 061-360-8462.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families with kids who love games & animation
✔ Families looking for walking treasure hunt experiences
✔ Families who want to combine with the Simcheong Children’s Grand Festival in one day

At the same Seomjingang Train Village,
the 26th Gokseong Simcheong Children’s Grand Festival
is also held from October 8 to 11.
See the summary → Gokseong Simcheong Children’s Grand Festival

With both content experiences and a children’s festival
overlapping for 3 days in one train village,
it’s the perfect time for a Gokseong family outing.

This post is organized from official guides before visiting in person. 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)