Gimje Horizon Festival 2026: Byeokgolje Dates, Programs & Shuttle Guide
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At a glance
Official information verified- Dates
- 2026-10-01 ~ 2026-10-05
- Venue
- 벽골제 일원
- Hours
- 2026년 10월 1일(목) ~ 10월 5일(월) 매일 10:00 - 21:00
- Price
- 무료 관람 (일부 유료 체험 프로그램 운영)
- Organizer
- 김제시, 김제지평선축제제전위원회 주최/주관
- Address
- 전북특별자치도 김제시 부량면 벽골제로 442
Celebrating South Korea’s iconic vast horizon and millennia-old farming culture, the Gimje Horizon Festival returns for its 28th edition from Thursday, October 1 to Monday, October 5, 2026, across the historic Byeokgolje reservoir grounds in Gimje, Jeollabuk-do. Recognized as an honorary national representative cultural festival, this autumn festival invites international and local travelers to immerse themselves in authentic agrarian traditions.
Set against endless golden rice paddies, the festival seamlessly blends historic reservoir heritage with interactive rural workshops and spectacular evening drone displays.
Gimje Horizon Festival 2026 Overview and Key Information
- Event Name: The 28th Gimje Horizon Festival
- Dates: Thursday, October 1 – Monday, October 5, 2026 (5 days)
- Operating Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily
- Venue: Byeokgolje Grounds (442 Byeokgolje-ro, Buryang-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do)
- Admission: Free entry (nominal fees for selected workshops)
- Host/Organizer: Gimje City / Gimje Horizon Festival Foundation
Top Highlights and Recommended Experiences
- Byeokgolje Twin Dragon Torchlight Parade: Hundreds of festival-goers march alongside illuminated mythical dragons along the ancient reservoir embankment at twilight.
- Traditional Rice Harvesting & Threshing: Hands-on agricultural workshops where visitors can cut ripe rice stalks with sickles and operate traditional wooden threshers.
- Local Agrarian Flavors Market: Authentic culinary booths showcasing Gimje pristine rice cakes, farm-to-table delicacies, and artisanal Korean rice wines.
- Horizon Drone Art Show & Fireworks: Synchronized night sky performances featuring hundreds of illuminated drones forming cultural motifs above the open plains.
Transportation and Free Shuttle Bus Information
To avoid vehicle congestion near Byeokgolje, Gimje City operates dedicated free shuttle buses running every 15 to 20 minutes from Gimje KTX Station, Gimje Express Bus Terminal, and designated outlying park-and-ride lots. Taking the high-speed KTX train to Gimje Station followed by the shuttle is highly recommended for hassle-free transit.
Official Inquiries & Resources
For complete program schedules and group workshop bookings, visit the Gimje Horizon Festival Official Website. Information verified based on official municipal disclosures as of September 16, 2026.