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At a glance
| Dates | October 9, 2026 – October 11, 2026 (Korea time) |
|---|---|
| City | Jincheon |
| Venue | Baekgokcheon Stream banks (백곡천 둔치) |
| Address (Korean) | 충청북도 진천군 진천읍 백곡천 둔치 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 | korean.visitkorea.or.kr |
What the 47th Saenggeo Jincheon Cultural Festival is
The 47th Saenggeo Jincheon Cultural Festival (제47회 생거진천 문화축제) is a representative local festival of Jincheon County (진천군), Chungcheongbuk-do (충청북도). Held over three days, the festival brings together traditional folk arts, popular entertainment stages, resident participation events, and various side fairs.
Saenggeo Jincheon Cultural Festival 2026 dates and venue
The festival runs from October 9, 2026, to October 11, 2026. The venue is located along the Baekgokcheon Stream banks (백곡천 둔치) in Jincheon-eup, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do.
Daily schedule and programs
Each day features a different lineup of stage performances and activities:
- Day 1 (October 9, 2026): Folk art contest and ssireum (Korean wrestling) competition (민속예술 경연대회 및 씨름대회), county residents’ parade (군민 퍼레이드), and the opening ceremony with celebratory performances (개막식 및 축하공연).
- Day 2 (October 10, 2026): Resident autonomy contest (주민자치 경연), K-Culture performance (K-컬쳐 퍼포먼스), and a musical gala concert (뮤지컬 갈라 콘서트).
- Day 3 (October 11, 2026): County residents’ walking event (군민 걷기대회), followed by the Jincheon Music Festa and closing ceremony (진천뮤직 페스타 및 폐막식).
Concurrent fairs and on-site areas
Throughout the festival, several ongoing programs and market zones are held on site:
- Health Expo (건강박람회): Promotional booths and hands-on health-related activities for visitors.
- Lifelong Learning Festival (평생학습축제): Hands-on educational booths and club participation programs.
- Local agricultural specialty market (농특산물 장터): Stalls selling local agricultural specialties directly on site.
What to know before you go
The event is held in an open outdoor riverside area at the Baekgokcheon Stream banks, so visitors are advised to bring extra outerwear for temperature shifts between day and evening. Operating closing times and registration methods for individual booths can vary depending on on-site conditions, so check with the festival information booth upon arrival.
Questions visitors ask
When is the Saenggeo Jincheon Cultural Festival held?
The festival takes place over three days from October 9, 2026, to October 11, 2026.
Where does the festival take place?
It is held along the Baekgokcheon Stream banks (백곡천 둔치) in Jincheon-eup, Jincheon County, Chungcheongbuk-do.
What events are scheduled for the final day of the festival?
The final day on October 11, 2026, includes the county residents' walking event, the Jincheon Music Festa, and the official closing ceremony.
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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).