Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival
*The following festival details are based on the previous year (2025) and the 2026 festival information is currently being updated.* The Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival is a traditional cultural event inspired by the history of presenting Yeoju’s premium agricultural products, such as rice and sweet potatoes, to the King via the Jopo Ferry—one of the four major ferry terminals during the Joseon Dynasty. Key programs include the royal tribute parade, the Yeoju rice cauldron bibimbap, the giant roasted sweet potato challenge, wish-writing paths, and traditional firework displays. It is a premier autumn festival offering diverse food, traditional experiences, and evening programs for all ages.
About this event
*The following festival details are based on the previous year (2025) and the 2026 festival information is currently being updated.* The Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival is a traditional cultural event inspired by the history of presenting Yeoju’s premium agricultural products, such as rice and sweet potatoes, to the King via the Jopo Ferry—one of the four major ferry terminals during the Joseon Dynasty. Key programs include the royal tribute parade, the Yeoju rice cauldron bibimbap, the giant roasted sweet potato challenge, wish-writing paths, and traditional firework displays. It is a premier autumn festival offering diverse food, traditional experiences, and evening programs for all ages.