Gangwon
Taebaek Festival
태백제
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Plan your visit
- Dates
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- Venue
- 태백시청 일원 (Korean original)
- Address
- 강원특별자치도 태백시 태붐로 21 (황지동) (Korean original)
- Admission
- 무료 (Korean original)
- Organizer
- (재)태백시문화재단 (Korean original)
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About the festival
The 45th Taebaek Festival is a citizen participation festival held from October 2 to October 3, 2026, in the area around Taebaek City Hall. The slogan is 'Taebaek Citizens' Great Festival of Coexistence and Harmony',(Jae)Hosted by the Taebaek Cultural Foundation·and organized with the support of Taebaek City, Taebaek City Council, and Gangwon Land Co., Ltd. The festival opens the Taebaek City Hall as a communication space centered on citizens and is designed to allow citizens to participate and enjoy together through programs that encompass generations. Major programs include a recreation competition with participation from 8 districts, a special concert inviting Taebaek citizens, a Taebaek traditional food artisan competition, a Taebaek highland kimchi-making experience, a Taebaek song festival, and a community self-governance competition, among others. Additionally, the event operates various ongoing programs such as a photo exhibition capturing the history of Taebaek, photo zones, a healing zone at Taebaeksan, family experience programs, and promotional booths from related organizations. Furthermore, in celebration of the National Foundation Day, traditional ritual events are held at Jeidanggol for the Mountain God Ceremony and at Dangun Shrine for the Dangun Ceremony, wishing for the region's peace and prosperity.