This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 11
- Venue
- Haenam Oceano Tourism Complex (해남 오시아노 관광단지)376-1, Hwabong-ri, Hwawon-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City (Oceano Camping Resort)
- Fee
- Free (some areas like picnic zone 10,000 won, etc. separate)
- Organizer
- Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City (organized by Haenam-gun, sponsored by Korea Tourism Organization)
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
October 2026
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
📌 What's on each day
- 10/9FriHangeul Day★ Opening Ceremony · ★ Music FestaToday
- 10/10SatFarm Experience Camping · Kimchi Making · Local PerformancesToday
🔁 Daily · Camping Expo · Kayak · Wooden Playground · Camping DIY · Treasure Hunt · Picnic Zone
2026 Jeonnam-Gwangju Camping Tourism Expo Schedule, Shuttle, Parking — Before Visiting Haenam Oceano with Kids
Autumn is perfect for camping,
and a camping expo is coming
to the seaside of Haenam, at the southern tip ⛺
Now in its 5th year!
2026 Jeonnam-Gwangju Camping Tourism Expo
will be held for 3 days,
October 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun),
at the Oceano Tourism Complex in Hwawon-myeon, Haenam.
I’ve organized the official information
from Haenam-gun press releases and
the expo website.
🎪 What Kind of Event Is It?
This is a camping expo
with over 100 companies
showcasing camping cars, caravans, and camping gear.
About 780 camping clubs from all over Korea
(the website says 800 teams)
will also be camping together at Oceano.
This year, the expo is designed
to connect camping with Haenam tourism and the local economy,
offering tours of Haenam attractions and the 5-day market
for campers.
Admission to the expo is free.
The website says you can re-enter
anytime during the 3 days.
✨ What’s Happening When?
Here are the scheduled programs.
| Date & Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 9th (Fri) 18:00 | Opening Ceremony — Prize draw for 5 tents for attendees |
| 9th (Fri) 19:00 | Oceano Music Festa — Kisum, N-Boonil, Kim Hee-jae, Main Stage in Zone B |
| 10th (Sat) 09:00 | Farm Experience Camping — Fig harvesting at Hwawon-myeon farms, 70 teams by reservation |
| 10th (Sat) 11:00 · 14:00 | Kimchi Making — 50 people per session, receive 2kg kimchi |
| 10th (Sat) 16:00 | Local artist performance — Main Stage in Zone B |
| 9th & 10th 10:00 · 15:00 | Treasure Hunt — Experience Zone in Zone C (on the 11th, only at 10:00) |
Press releases and posters list the Music Festa
as ‘6 PM on the 9th’.
The website lists the opening at 18:00,
followed by the concert at 19:00.
Fireworks on the evening of the 9th
have been canceled for safety reasons.
🛶 Activities for Kids
These experiences run all 3 days.
| Activity | Time & Location |
|---|---|
| Water Leisure Kayak Paddle | 10:00~17:00 · Oceano Campground (maintenance break 12:00–14:00) |
| Wooden Playground | 10:00~17:00 · Zone C, 20+ eco-friendly wooden play sets |
| Camping DIY | Pipe cleaner dolls, kites, nameplates, survival bags, flower crowns · 100 people per session, first come first served |
| ESG Camping Rest Area | 10:00~17:00 · Charge your phone with renewable energy |
| Mascot Camping Quiz | Random appearances throughout the expo venue |
Camping DIY takes a break for lunch and maintenance
from 12:00 to 13:00.
Session times for each activity are not yet listed on the website.
🧺 How to Use the Picnic Zone
Buy Haenam local food on site
and enjoy a picnic in Zone B.
| Session | Details |
|---|---|
| Morning | 10:00~13:00 |
| Afternoon | 14:00~17:00 |
| 9th Evening (extra) | 18:00~21:00 |
| Spots | 40 teams per session (30 by reservation, 10 on-site), based on 4 people per team |
| Fee | 10,000 won — Refunded as Haenam Love Gift Certificate after purchasing 50,000 won or more in local food and confirming dishwashing |
🚌 Getting There, Parking, Shuttle
The website directions
are for Oceano Campground
(376-1, Hwabong-ri, Hwawon-myeon).
There are several parking lots
inside the tourism complex, all free.
P2 is reserved for event staff.
| Free Shuttle | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Route 1: Expo Venue · Oceano Campground · Haenam 126 Hotel | Every 30 minutes · from 10:00 (until 21:00 on the 9th, 18:00 on the 10th, 16:00 on the 11th) |
| Route 2: Seorim Park → Expo Venue (9th only) | Departs Seorim Park at 16:00, 16:30, 17:00 |
| Route 2: Expo Venue → Seorim Park (9th only) | Departs Expo Venue at 21:00, 21:15, 21:30 |
This is based on the event venue’s posted timetable.
The website FAQ mentions a 20-minute interval,
so there may be differences.
Pets must be in a dedicated carrier
to ride the shuttle.
👨👩👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids
Most activities run from 10:00 to 17:00,
so you can enjoy them during the day,
and if you visit on the 9th, stay for the evening concert.
If you bring a receipt showing you spent 30,000 won or more
in Haenam to the operations booth,
you’ll receive 1kg of Haenam rice.
If you visit the 5-day market in Munnae-myeon on the 9th
or Hwawon-myeon on the 10th and show proof,
you’ll also get a gift.
personal camping gear into the picnic zone.
Enjoy local food purchased on site.
⏳ Things Still to Confirm
□ Closing times for each day
□ Kayak fees and age limits
□ Session times for Camping DIY
□ Operation in case of rain
The FAQ on the website lists operating hours
(as 18:00 on the 9th, 21:00 on the 10th),
but these don’t match the concert and shuttle times.
Contact the expo office at 02-333-0808
for the latest information.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families who want to see camping cars and gear in person
✔ Families looking for outdoor activities like kayaking and wooden playgrounds
✔ Families wanting to try a Haenam local food picnic
Admission, parking, and shuttles are all free,
so this is a great expo for a day of seaside camping atmosphere.
This article is a summary of official information before visiting. Mascot images are GPT-generated.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
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- 2026 전남광주 캠핑관광 박람회 공식 누리집 (행사개요·프로그램 안내·행사장 안내·오시는길·자주 묻는 질문) 2026 전남광주 캠핑관광 박람회 사무국 · 주최
- 불꽃놀이 프로그램 취소 안내 2026 전남광주 캠핑관광 박람회 사무국 · 주최
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This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
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)