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At a glance
| Dates | October 17–18, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday, Korea time) |
|---|---|
| City | Daejeon |
| Venue | Expo Science Park (Hanbit Tower) area (엑스포과학공원(한빛탑) 일원) |
| Address (Korean) | 엑스포과학공원(한빛탑) 일원 Show this to a taxi driver or paste it into a map app. Naver Map · Google Maps |
| Admission | Not confirmed |
| Booking | Not confirmed |
| English services | Whether English-language guidance, English booking pages, or English-speaking staff are available is not confirmed. |
| Official site | daejeontour.co.kr |
What the Daejeon Bread Festival is
The Daejeon Bread Festival (대전 빵축제) is an autumn event held in Daejeon. It is hosted by the Daejeon Tourism Organization (대전관광공사) and organized by Daejeon City (대전광역시) and the Daejeon Tourism Organization. Visitors can also combine their trip with the Daejeon Content Fair (대전콘텐츠페어), which is held during the same weekend at the Daejeon Convention Center (대전컨벤션센터) and hosted and organized by the Daejeon Tourism Organization and the Daejeon Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency (대전정보문화산업진흥원).
Daejeon Bread Festival 2026 dates and venue
The bread festival and the content fair run on separate schedules and at different sites:
- Daejeon Bread Festival: October 17, 2026 (Saturday) to October 18, 2026 (Sunday) at the Expo Science Park (엑스포과학공원) around Hanbit Tower (한빛탑).
- Daejeon Content Fair: October 16, 2026 (Friday) to October 18, 2026 (Sunday) at Daejeon Convention Center Exhibition Hall 2 (대전컨벤션센터 제2전시장), located at 87 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon (대전광역시 유성구 엑스포로 87).
To visit both events in a single day, schedule your visit on Saturday, October 17 or Sunday, October 18.
Hours for the Daejeon Content Fair are:
- October 16–17: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- October 18: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (admission closes at 4:00 p.m.)
Admission and entry rules
Specific admission charges or booking procedures for the Daejeon Bread Festival are not stated in the announcement, and on-site operation of individual programs must be verified separately. For the Daejeon Content Fair, admission terms are as follows:
- Admission cost: Free with online pre-registration. Free admission also applies to general visitors, visitors aged 65 and older, registered persons with disabilities, and persons of national merit.
- Re-entry policy: On-site tickets permit single entry only on the day of issue; re-entry is not permitted after leaving.
- Restrictions: Outside food, smoking, and pets are prohibited (guide dogs excluded). Food purchased outside, including at the bread festival, cannot be brought into the exhibition hall.
- Content fair programs: Public character showroom, merchandise market, game and esports experiences, cosplay runway, and itasha vehicle display.
How to get there
Daejeon City and the Daejeon Tourism Organization operate an expanded circular bus route connecting the central railway station to the event area:
- Service: D-Universe (D-유니버스) double-decker circular bus
- Operating period: October 16 to November 8, 2026 (covers the Daejeon Bread Festival period)
- Route: Daejeon Station (대전역) East Plaza (동광장) – Hanbat Arboretum (한밭수목원) – Expo Mulbit Plaza (엑스포물빛광장)
- Operating hours: 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Frequency: 8 trips per day in total, including daytime additions
What to know before you go
The full list of participating bakeries and the festival booth layout have not yet been released. Check official channels before departure for the final vendor list and location maps.
Event details are subject to change. Check the Daejeon Tourism Organization official page for the latest operational updates before visiting.
Questions visitors ask
When is the 2026 Daejeon Bread Festival held?
The festival takes place on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026.
How do I travel to the festival area from Daejeon Station?
You can take the D-Universe double-decker circular bus from Daejeon Station East Plaza to Expo Mulbit Plaza. It runs 8 times a day between 11:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. from October 16 through November 8, 2026.
Can I bring bread bought at the festival into the Daejeon Content Fair?
No. Outside food is strictly prohibited inside Daejeon Convention Center Exhibition Hall 2, so food purchased at the bread festival cannot be taken inside.
Can I re-enter the Daejeon Content Fair after leaving?
No. On-site tickets permit only one entry per day, and re-entry is not allowed once you exit.
English names on this page are plain renderings of the Korean names unless the official source uses an English name; the Korean name is shown so you can search for it or show it to someone.
This page is the English edition of the Korean guide and states only what that guide confirmed against the official source. Details can change; check the official site before you go. Last checked: 2026-10-09 (Korea time).