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 Eonyang Hanwoo Bulgogi Festival Schedule · Hanwoo Grill Zone · Magic Show, Plaza Next to Ulsan Exhibition and Convention Center

The scent of grilling Hanwoo returns
to Eonyang this autumn 🥩

The 2026 Eonyang Hanwoo Bulgogi Festival
is back in Eonyang after 10 years.
It will be held for three days from October 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun)
at the plaza next to Ulsan Exhibition and Convention Center (UECO).

Here’s a summary of Ulju-gun’s press releases (September 28 & October 6)
and the festival poster.

🎪 What’s Happening at the Festival

According to the county’s press release,
Eonyang is home to the Eonyang Hanwoo Bulgogi Special Zone,
described as the ‘only gourmet special zone in Korea.’

The festival poster says:
‘70 years of Eonyang’s flavor,
the festival returns after 10 years.’

The Eonyang Hanwoo Bulgogi Festival Organizing Committee
hosts and manages the event,
with support from Ulsan City, Ulju-gun, and others.

It’s designed as Ulju-gun’s signature food festival,
with participation from local businesses and residents.
The organizing chair said it’s prepared as a ‘participatory festival
for both residents and visitors to enjoy together.’

According to the Ulsan Culture & Tourism Foundation,
the Eonyang Bulgogi Prosperity Association,
which includes 13 of the 24 special zone restaurants as members,
organizes the festival.

✨ When and What’s On?

The festival opens October 9 (Fri, Hangul Day).
Here’s a table of the daily programs.

The children’s magic show and participation playroom
are listed as October 10 programs in the September press release,
and as ‘during the festival period’ in the October release.
The only date matching both is October 10 (Sat).

🥩 How to Enjoy Hanwoo

You can taste and buy Hanwoo
and there will be a large grill zone.

They’re preparing so you can buy Hanwoo on site and grill it right away.

On the last day, the 11th,
there will also be a live Hanwoo auction.

There will be a local specialty promotion and sales area
and food trucks as well.

Online, there will be a short-form video
’Eonyang Hanwoo Bulgogi Festival Challenge’
on platforms like YouTube Shorts.

According to the foundation,
there are 24 restaurants in the Eonyang Bulgogi Special Zone.
You can also check out bulgogi restaurants outside the festival grounds.

🚆 Getting There & Parking

The festival takes place at the plaza next to Ulsan Exhibition and Convention Center (UECO).
The address is 1683-10 Gyodong-ri, Samnam-eup, Ulju-gun.
UECO’s address is 255 Ulsan Station-ro.

Here’s the travel time from UECO’s transportation guide.

UECO’s website describes the location
as being in the ‘KTX station area.’

There’s no official announcement yet
about festival parking or shuttles from Ulju-gun.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Bringing Kids

The venue features a children’s wooden playground
as well as experience booths and a photo zone.

On the 10th (Sat), there will be a children’s magic show
and a participation playroom with OX quizzes and rock-paper-scissors.

The Seoul Fire Department will conduct safety checks
during the festival due to increased use of items like gas burners,
and will strengthen on-site emergency response
for any accidents or emergencies.
Please hold your child’s hand around the grill zone.

⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet

□ Daily operating hours
□ Admission fees & Hanwoo prices
□ Festival parking & shuttles
□ Types of experience booths & fees
□ Operation in case of rain

There’s no official information yet.
I’ll update this post when it’s available.

If you have questions, contact Ulju-gun’s Livestock & Fisheries Division
at 052-204-1622.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to buy Hanwoo and grill it right away
✔ Families looking for a magic show and wooden playground for kids
✔ Families seeking a holiday outing near KTX Ulsan Station

During the same holiday, the 2026 Ulsan Industrial Festival (October 8~11)
will also be held at Taehwagang Namgu Riverside.
See the summary → 2026 Ulsan Industrial Festival

The taste of Eonyang returns after 10 years—
a three-day Hanwoo food festival.

This post is based on official announcements 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)