4 Days Only This Week: Global Chef Cooking Show at the Sunchang Fermented Sauce Festival 2026
It runs October 15 (Thu) – October 18 (Sun) at 55 Jangnyu-ro, Sunchang-eup, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk State. A festival where you taste and try Sunchang's fermented sauces, like gochujang.
October 15 (Thu) – October 18 (Sun), a 4-day event at 55 Jangnyu-ro, Sunchang-eup, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk State. Days until it starts: 3.
- Time
- 09:00~21:00
- What to see
- Royal tribute procession 10.18 14:00 · Golden meju (fermented soybean block) hunt 10.15 17:00 · Global chef cooking show
- Nearby cities
- Sunchang
- Checked on
- 2026.10.07
When and where it's held
| Dates | October 15 (Thu) – October 18 (Sun) · 4 days |
|---|---|
| Time | 09:00~21:00 |
| Location | 55 Jangnyu-ro, Sunchang-eup, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk State |
| Contact | 063-650-1624 |
What to see
- Royal tribute procession 10.18 14:00
- Golden meju hunt 10.15 17:00
- Global chef cooking show
Getting there
You can get directions to 55 Jangnyu-ro, Sunchang-eup, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk State straight from the map.
On your way to the festival: Sunchang
Sunchang, home of the Sunchang Fermented Sauce Festival, is a city in the Randomtrip city guide. Places worth visiting and a 1-night 2-day itinerary are collected in the Sunchang travel guide.
Other festivals this month
- Kim Satgat Cultural Festival · 10.16 – 10.18
- Hocamp Returns · 10.16 – 10.18
- Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival · 10.16 – 10.18
- Mokpo Port Festival · 10.16 – 10.18
FAQ
When is the Sunchang Fermented Sauce Festival held?
In 2026, it runs October 15 (Thu) – October 18 (Sun). It's a 4-day event.
Where is the Sunchang Fermented Sauce Festival held?
It's held at 55 Jangnyu-ro, Sunchang-eup, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk State.
- Official festival info & news · Checked 2026.10.07 · Official info
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