A culinary festival will take place along the Han River this fall, allowing attendees to grill their own meat and taste barbecue dishes prepared by renowned chefs.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that the '2026 Seoul Barbecue Festival' will be held at Nanji Camping Site in Mapo-gu from October 24 to 25.
This year's festival will focus on 'K-Barbecue Enjoyed at the Campsite.' It will feature a 'Self-Barbecue Zone' where attendees can grill their own meat, as well as a 'Barbecue Village' showcasing famous chefs and popular restaurants, along with performances, a local market, and relaxation areas.
In the Self-Barbecue Zone, visitors can purchase and grill Korean pork and beef on-site without needing to bring their own equipment. Reservations for the self-barbecue sold out in just 2 minutes during the second round, following a 5-minute sellout in the first round. For those who did not secure a reservation, some seating will be available on-site on the day of the event.
Suppliers for ingredients such as Korean beef, pork, and fresh vegetables include Yangju Agricultural Cooperative, the Korean Pork Promotion Agency, the Korean Pork Association, Nonghyup Foods, and Ottogi.
The Barbecue Village will feature seven brands, including 'Yoo Yong-wook Barbecue Research Institute,' 'Honggogi,' 'Yangmun Charcoal Ribs,' 'Metzger49,' 'Crown Pig,' 'Namsan Terrace,' and 'Wando Boy.' They will offer signature dishes such as barbecue small platters, marinated black pork ribs, charcoal butter short ribs, sausage barbecue, and abalone butter grilled dishes, along with festival-exclusive menu items.
In the Picnic Zone, Gyu-hyuk Kwon, the representative of Honggogi, will demonstrate the butchering process for pork. Attendees can observe the butchering process, learn about the characteristics and uses of different cuts, and participate in grilling and tasting the prepared meat. A dedicated space in collaboration with Coca-Cola will host interactive events for visitors.
In addition to food, there will be performances. The Barbecue Stage will feature 'K-Nanjang Rave,' which combines traditional Korean music with electronic dance music, along with busking and brass band performances.
The 'Seoro Market' will include participation from farmers in ten regions, including Gyeonggi, Gangwon, and Gyeongbuk, selling local agricultural products. The market will operate daily from noon to 8 p.m. during the festival. The Healing Zone will offer a place to relax with bean bags while enjoying desserts and beverages prepared by Yoajeong, Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters, and the Korean Confectionery Association.
A collaborative event with the nearby Mangwon Market will also take place. Visitors who present receipts showing purchases of 30,000 won or more from Mangwon Market will receive a 5% discount on meat purchases at the festival site and benefits from dessert sponsors.
To facilitate transportation for visitors, a paid shuttle bus will operate between Digital Media City Station and the first parking lot of Mangwon Han River Park. The fare is 1,200 won, and preschool children can ride for free. Detailed operation information can be found on the festival's official website.
Cho Seong-ho, Director of the Seoul Tourism and Sports Bureau, stated, "We aim to provide citizens and tourists with a unique culinary experience along the Han River camping site," adding, "We will continue to discover distinctive culinary content unique to Seoul to enhance our competitiveness as a global culinary tourism city."
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that the '2026 Seoul Barbecue Festival' will be held at Nanji Camping Site in Mapo-gu from October 24 to 25.
This year's festival will focus on 'K-Barbecue Enjoyed at the Campsite.' It will feature a 'Self-Barbecue Zone' where attendees can grill their own meat, as well as a 'Barbecue Village' showcasing famous chefs and popular restaurants, along with performances, a local market, and relaxation areas.
In the Self-Barbecue Zone, visitors can purchase and grill Korean pork and beef on-site without needing to bring their own equipment. Reservations for the self-barbecue sold out in just 2 minutes during the second round, following a 5-minute sellout in the first round. For those who did not secure a reservation, some seating will be available on-site on the day of the event.
Suppliers for ingredients such as Korean beef, pork, and fresh vegetables include Yangju Agricultural Cooperative, the Korean Pork Promotion Agency, the Korean Pork Association, Nonghyup Foods, and Ottogi.
The Barbecue Village will feature seven brands, including 'Yoo Yong-wook Barbecue Research Institute,' 'Honggogi,' 'Yangmun Charcoal Ribs,' 'Metzger49,' 'Crown Pig,' 'Namsan Terrace,' and 'Wando Boy.' They will offer signature dishes such as barbecue small platters, marinated black pork ribs, charcoal butter short ribs, sausage barbecue, and abalone butter grilled dishes, along with festival-exclusive menu items.
In the Picnic Zone, Gyu-hyuk Kwon, the representative of Honggogi, will demonstrate the butchering process for pork. Attendees can observe the butchering process, learn about the characteristics and uses of different cuts, and participate in grilling and tasting the prepared meat. A dedicated space in collaboration with Coca-Cola will host interactive events for visitors.
In addition to food, there will be performances. The Barbecue Stage will feature 'K-Nanjang Rave,' which combines traditional Korean music with electronic dance music, along with busking and brass band performances.
The 'Seoro Market' will include participation from farmers in ten regions, including Gyeonggi, Gangwon, and Gyeongbuk, selling local agricultural products. The market will operate daily from noon to 8 p.m. during the festival. The Healing Zone will offer a place to relax with bean bags while enjoying desserts and beverages prepared by Yoajeong, Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters, and the Korean Confectionery Association.
A collaborative event with the nearby Mangwon Market will also take place. Visitors who present receipts showing purchases of 30,000 won or more from Mangwon Market will receive a 5% discount on meat purchases at the festival site and benefits from dessert sponsors.
To facilitate transportation for visitors, a paid shuttle bus will operate between Digital Media City Station and the first parking lot of Mangwon Han River Park. The fare is 1,200 won, and preschool children can ride for free. Detailed operation information can be found on the festival's official website.
Cho Seong-ho, Director of the Seoul Tourism and Sports Bureau, stated, "We aim to provide citizens and tourists with a unique culinary experience along the Han River camping site," adding, "We will continue to discover distinctive culinary content unique to Seoul to enhance our competitiveness as a global culinary tourism city."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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