Gimje Horizon Festival (김제지평선축제)

The Gimje Horizon Festival is Korea’s only Honorary Cultural Tourism Festival dedicated to traditional farming culture, as designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Centered around Byeokgolje Reservoir, Korea’s oldest and largest irrigation facility, the festival celebrates the nation's rich farming heritage. Set against the region's expansive horizon, the festival features the Presidential Cup National Nongak Competition, along with hands-on agricultural experiences such as cooking rice over a traditional wood-fired stove, catching grasshoppers, and harvesting rice. Visitors can also take part in traditional events, including the Byeokgolje Twin Dragon Play, inspired by a local legend, and the Ipseok Tug-of-War for a bountiful harvest.

Event Program

Presidential Cup National Nongak Competition, Byeokgolje Twin Dragon Play, Ipseok Tug-of-War for a Good Harvest  

Start date

2026-10-01  

End Date

2026-10-05  

Performance Time

09:00 ~ 21:00  

Venue

Across Gimje (around Byeokgolje Reservoir)  

Fee

Free (Some fees apply)  

Organizer

Gimje Horizon Festival Committee  

Host Company

Gimje-si  

Host's Contact Information

+82-63-540-3172  

Introduction

Gimje Horizon Festival takes place in the heart of the Honam rice bowl and is the only place in Korea to see the far-distant horizon. The festival aims to show the importance of Korea’s farming culture, which is an important foundation of the nation, with the theme of the sky and land meeting at the horizon. Many dynamic and active programs are available for festival-goers to participate in before the golden horizon.

Programs

Byeokgolje Twin Dragon Game, Torch Parade, Ipseok Tug-of-war for a Good Harvest, Etc.