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 Gokseong Simcheong Children’s Grand Festival Dates, Show Times, Admission Fees — Before Visiting Train Village with Kids

A special day for children
returns once more in October 🎈

The 26th Gokseong Simcheong Children’s Grand Festival
is being held for 4 days from October 8 (Thu) to 11 (Sun)
at Gokseong Seomjingang Train Village (곡성 섬진강기차마을).

Elementary school children and younger
get free admission during the festival.
I’ve organized the official information from Gokseong-gun press releases and the tourism website leaflet.

🔴 Happening Now

The festival opens today (the 8th)
and continues until the 11th (Sun).
The opening parade starts at 16:00 on the 8th,
at the Central Plaza.

I’ve gathered the main stage schedule
based on the leaflet.

On the 9th at 13:00, the Simcheong Musical ‘Kkobi and Cheong’
will be performed,
on the 10th at 11:00, the Gokseong Youth Orchestra,
and on the 10th at 13:00 and 11th at 11:00,
the ‘Gokseong I-ON Festa’ will also be on the main stage.

The leaflet notes that programs may change depending on the weather.

🎪 What Kind of Festival Is It?

Gokseong, the hometown of Simcheong,
has held the Simcheong Festival with the theme of ‘filial piety’ since 2001.
Since 2021, it has become the Simcheong Children’s Grand Festival
for kids and families.

This year’s theme is
A Special Day Gifted to Children.

From the 9th to 11th, the Namdo Content Fair
will also be held at the Train Village.

🧒 Where Are the Experiences?

Besides performances,
kids’ activities are spread throughout the Train Village.

The Gokseong Future Education Foundation announced
a rose goods pop-up exhibition at the Lawn Plaza on the 8th,
and on the 10th and 11th, a booth for making rose flower crowns and perfume
in the Fairy Tale Garden.

🎟️ How Much Is Admission?

The festival guide only mentions
’free for elementary school children and younger.‘
For adults, I’ve included the regular Train Village admission fee.

Each paying visitor receives
one 2,000 won Gokseong Simcheong gift certificate.
Steam train, rail bike, mini train, and Dreamland
require separate tickets.

🚗 Directions & Parking

For navigation,
enter 232, Gichamaeul-ro, Ogok-myeon, Gokseong-gun.
There are two ticket booths: main gate and back gate.

Here are the parking lots near Train Village
listed on the tourism website’s ‘Gokseong Parking Roadmap.’

There are a total of 16 parking lots
including those toward Gokseong-eup, shown on the map.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids

Strollers and wheelchairs can be borrowed for free
at the rental station inside the tourist information center.
The general information center also serves as a lost child center,
and there is a medical support team.

The food zone is in front of the House of Roses.
There are food trucks selling twisted donuts, chicken skewers, and cotton candy,
as well as booths for Goblin Burgers and tteokbokki.

Pets, kickboards, bicycles (including children’s),
inline skates, and tents
are not allowed inside.

⏳ Not Announced Yet

□ Alternate performance venues in case of rain
□ Whether a separate adult admission fee applies during the festival
□ Festival shuttle bus
□ Materials fees or waiting system for each experience

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

If you have questions, call the Gokseong-gun festival program office
at 061-360-8471.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families with kids who love Tinyping or Shinbi Apartment
✔ Families looking for free activities for elementary school kids and younger
✔ Families wanting to enjoy both Train Village attractions and the festival

From the 9th to 11th, the Chikchik Pokpok Night Market
is also open daily from 12:00 to 21:00 at Gokseong Train Village Traditional Market.

From daytime performances to evening dance parties,
this is a festival designed for kids.

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)