Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival

*The following information about festival food is from the previous year’s (2025) festival; details for the 2026 festival are currently being updated.*The 2026 Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival is a traditional cultural festival held against the historical backdrop of Yeoju’s agricultural specialties—such as rice and sweet potatoes—being presented to the king via the Jopo Landing during the Joseon Dynasty. Major programs include the Tribute Parade, Yeoju Rice Bibimbap made in a cauldron, the Guinness World Record for Roasted Sweet Potatoes, the Wishing Strip, and the Firework Display. The festival also features sales of agricultural specialties, food stalls, traditional cultural experiences, and performances. At the festival grounds, visitors can explore a variety of agricultural specialties produced in Yeoju, and the event features traditional cultural experiences, performances, and family-friendly programs. Additionally, after sunset, nighttime programs such as the Firework Display create a festive atmosphere distinct from that of the daytime. Under the autumn sky, you can experience the rich spirit of fall through Yeoju’s excellent agricultural specialties, traditional culture, and a variety of hands-on activities and attractions.

1. Featured Programs - Yeoju Rice Bibimbap in a Large Cauldron: A program where you can enjoy bibimbap made with fresh Yeoju rice cooked in a large cauldron at an affordable price - Guinness World Record for Roasted Sweet Potatoes: A large-scale performance where everyone shares Yeoju sweet potatoes roasted in a giant barrel for free - Tribute Parade: A parade reenacting the story of how Yeoju’s agricultural specialties were transported to Hanyang from Jopo Ferry during the Joseon Dynasty - Wishing Strip Path: A path featuring the legend that wishes made while gazing at the Namhan River come true - Yeoju Heunam-ri Ssangyongge Tug-of-War: A traditional tug-of-war procession once held by residents of Heunam-ri, Jeondong-myeon, to pray for a bountiful harvest on the Full Moon of the First Lunar Month - Yeoju Bonduri Fireworks Display: A traditional fireworks display in Bonduri, Ganam-eup, that creates a spectacular scene of sparks scattering over the Namhan River 2. Programs by Festival Area - Ogok Plaza: Five Grains Market, Yeoju Rice Promotion Pavilion, Joseon-era Playground, Straw Playground, Rural Tourism Experiences - Naru Plaza: Guinness World Record for Roasted Sweet Potatoes, BBQ Skewer Experience, Naru Performance Hall, Wishing Strip, Fireworks Festival, Naru Carnival, Naru Tavern - Banquet Plaza: Yeoju Rice Bibimbap Cooked in a Cauldron, Food Market, Homemade Liquor Tasting, Rice Cake Pounding