Jipyeong Traditional Fermentation Festival

The 3rd Jipyeong Traditional Fermentation Festival will be held from October 31 to November 1, 2026, in the plaza in front of Jipyeong-myeon Office and around Jipyeong Market. Admission to the festival venue is free. Whether advance reservations are required was not disclosed in the 2026 information. One confirmed change is that the event has progressed from the 2nd edition in 2025 to the 3rd edition this year.

The 3rd Jipyeong Traditional Fermentation Festival showcases fermentation through four hands-on activities

The 3rd edition in 2026 is scheduled to offer experiences in making gochujang, kimchi, tofu, and tteokmegi-chigi, a traditional rice-cake pounding activity. The festival is organized by the Jipyeong-myeon Festival Promotion Committee, and the venue address is 1, Jipyeonguibyeong-ro 116beon-gil, Jipyeong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do.

Materials from the 2nd edition in 2025 include photos of a Righteous Army departure ceremony, a fermented rice-bread cutting ceremony, and a fermented rice-bread sharing event. The key components confirmed in this year's information are fermented-food-making activities, sales of local fermented foods and agricultural specialties, invited singers, and cultural performances.

Reach the Jipyeong-myeon Office plaza via Jipyeong Station and seven parking lots

Jipyeong Station can be reached by trains on the Gyeongui–Jungang Line bound for Yongmun or Jipyeong. The telephone number for Jipyeong Station is 031-773-7010, and the walking time from the station to the festival venue has not been disclosed.

By car, you can use National Route 6 or the Yangpyeong Interchange route on the Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway. The venue location— the plaza in front of Jipyeong-myeon Office and the area around Jipyeong Market—has been confirmed, but travel times from major cities such as Seoul have not been provided.

Parking is available at seven locations, including Jipyeong Elementary School, Jipyeong Middle and High School, Tactical Training Areas 3–6, and behind Jipyeong Library. The telephone number for Yangpyeong Intercity Bus Terminal is 031-772-2341.

The daily closing times for 2026 and the last train from Jipyeong Station have not been disclosed. Before departing, check both the last train and the festival closing time to plan your return route.

Choose among gochujang, kimchi-making, tofu-making, and tteokmegi-chigi activities at one venue

Admission itself is free, but the participation fees for the 2026 gochujang-making, kimchi-making, tofu-making, and tteokmegi-chigi experiences have not been disclosed. Booths selling fermented foods and agricultural specialties are scheduled to operate, allowing visitors to encounter traditional sauces, traditional foods, makgeolli, and agricultural products on site.

The Makgeolli ZONE is scheduled to offer makgeolli tastings, while the Family ZONE will feature a trampoline and an air bouncer. A flea market, food booths, and food trucks are also planned, but prices by booth and whether card or cash payments will be accepted have not been confirmed.

Invited singers listed are Jiwon, Oyotae, Yoo Jiwoo, and Lee Jina. Performance times and the stage order have not yet been announced. Whether English signs, English leaflets, or interpretation services will be available has also not been confirmed, so visitors needing explanations in English for activities should ask for assistance at the venue.

Missing 2026 schedules and accessibility information leave gaps in planning

The daily operating hours, times for each activity, and performance order of the invited singers in 2026 have not been announced. Information about operation, cancellation, and refund policies in case of rain; temporary shuttle-bus service; and traffic-control hours during the festival period has also not been confirmed.

The capacity, operating hours, and fees for the seven parking lots have not been released, and wheelchair and stroller accessibility have not been confirmed. Travelers who want to watch the performances quietly should first check the specific stage times for competitions and performances, while travelers who require English information should confirm whether interpretation will be available.

For travelers whose last train is early or who have difficulty returning late, the closing time is a decisive constraint. Before departing, call 031-770-3284 to check the activity participation fees, reservation requirements, daily schedule, rainy-weather operations, and parking arrangements all at once.

• Can I regard the 2025 photos as showing the 2026 festival site? — No. The photos of the Righteous Army departure ceremony and fermented rice bread are from the 2nd edition in 2025 and do not show the overall view of the 3rd edition in 2026.
• How many minutes does it take to walk from Jipyeong Station to the festival venue? — Jipyeong Station on the Gyeongui–Jungang Line can be used, but the walking time to the venue has not been disclosed.
• Can I taste makgeolli at the venue? — The 2026 information includes a Makgeolli ZONE and makgeolli tasting.
• Where can I park if I bring a vehicle? — Seven locations are listed, including Jipyeong Elementary School, Jipyeong Middle and High School, Tactical Training Areas 3–6, and behind Jipyeong Library.