The Jangsu Hanwoo and Apple Festival celebrates Jangsu’s two signature products, Korean beef (hanwoo) and apples, at Uiam Park and Nuri Park in Jangsu, Jeollabuk-do. As of the 2026 edition (the 20th) it ran Thursday September 10 to Sunday September 13, with expanded “red food” programs and performances. With kids, a two-day trip works best: day one at the festival for hanwoo and apple activities, day two in Jangsu’s nature, horse riding or a farm experience.
Key Facts
The venue spans Uiam Park and Nuri Park. Jangsu County ran red-food cooking with hanwoo, apples, tomatoes and omija, apple rice-cake pounding (tteokmechigi), grill-your-own hanwoo and red-food tasting.
Who It Suits
The Jangsu Hanwoo and Apple Festival suits families who want kids to experience local produce and culture rather than just shop for food. Elementary kids enjoy activities with an instant result, like rice-cake pounding and cooking.
Family Route
Arrive on the morning of day one, drop bags, and head to the festival. Check program times at the information booth, do a booked or walk-up activity, eat an early lunch, try red food, then catch an afternoon show.
The grill-your-own hanwoo area at the Jangsu Hanwoo and Apple Festival gets crowded at mealtimes. Eat early, around 11, after a morning activity, or wait until after 2 p.m. On day two choose one nearby experience based on your child’s interests.
Parking and Transit
The festival may be split between Uiam Park and Nuri Park, so don’t rely on a single lot. Cars pile in from the morning on weekends; visit the festival before hotel check-in. By public transit, check connections from Jangsu Intercity Bus Terminal, and note that taxis between sights add up for a family.
Hours, Booking and Fees
Daily hours for the Jangsu Hanwoo and Apple Festival, entry and activity fees and booking methods are announced in each year’s official program. Some shows run late, so set a bedtime and plan backward.
For capped activities like rice-cake pounding and cooking, check online booking; if it’s first come, first served, register as soon as you arrive. In 2026 most activities cost around 1,000 won according to the official website.
Learning About Hanwoo and Apples
Start by asking kids why Jangsu is famous for beef and apples. Let them find, on the information boards, how high altitude and big day-night temperature swings affect produce.
Food and Cafés
At the Jangsu Hanwoo and Apple Festival’s beef area, check prices, table-setting fees, extra side dishes and whether you need a waiting ticket. For cafés, look on a map for one with easy parking and local apple drinks or desserts in Jangsu-eup.
Pros and Cons
Kids learn how local produce is grown and eaten, and food, activities and shows are all in one place. The downside is long waits at peak mealtimes and limited transit.
Good to Know
Don’t leave beef or cooked food out for long, check ingredients if your child has allergies, ask about variety, weight and storage before buying apples, and bring sun protection.
FAQ
- When is it held? In September; in 2026 it ran September 10–13.
- Where? Uiam Park and Nuri Park in Jangsu, Jeonbuk.
- Activities for kids? Red-food cooking and apple rice-cake pounding; check ages and fees in the official notice.
- Day trip or overnight? An overnight trip fits evening shows and nearby activities; a day trip works if you focus on the festival.
Dates, programs and prices in this guide are as of the 2026 edition. Check the official website for next year’s schedule before you go.
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