Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival

The 2026 Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival is a traditional cultural festival held based on the historical background of presenting Yeoju's agricultural specialties such as rice and sweet potatoes to the king through Jopo Naru during the Joseon Dynasty. Main programs include the Jinsang Parade, Gamasot Yeoju Rice Bibimbap, Roasted Sweet Potato Guinness, Sowonji-gil, and Nakhwanori, while sales of agricultural specialties, food, traditional culture experiences, and performances are also offered. At the festival grounds, visitors can encounter a variety of agricultural specialties produced in Yeoju, and there are experiences and performances themed on traditional culture as well as programs that families can participate in. In addition, after sunset, nighttime programs such as Nakhwanori unfold, offering a festival atmosphere different from the daytime. Under the autumn sky, visitors can experience the rich autumn ambiance through Yeoju's excellent agricultural specialties, traditional culture, and diverse experiences and attractions.

Program

1. Main Programs
- Gamasot Yeoju Rice Bibimbap: A program where you can enjoy Yeoju fresh rice bibimbap cooked in a large cauldron at a low price
- Roasted Sweet Potato Guinness: A large-scale performance where Yeoju sweet potatoes roasted in a super-large roasted sweet potato drum are shared free with everyone
- Jinsang Parade: A parade reenacting the story of presenting Yeoju agricultural specialties to Hanyang at Jopo Naru during the Joseon Dynasty
- Sowonji-gil: A wish road embodying the legend that wishes come true when you make a wish while looking at the Namhan River
- Yeoju Heunam-ri Ssangyonggeo Tug-of-War: A traditional tug-of-war procession performed by the residents of Heunam-ri, Jeomdong-myeon, praying for a good harvest on Jeongwol Daeboreum
- Yeoju Bonduri Nakhwanori: A traditional fireworks display in Bonduri, Gamnam-eup, creating a spectacular scene of sparks scattering over the Namhan River
2. Programs by Festival Space
- Ogok Madang: Ogok Market, Yeoju Rice Promotion Hall, Joseon Playground, Straw Playground, Rural Tourism Experience
- Naru Madang: Roasted sweet potato Guinness, BBQ skewer experience, Naru performance stage, Wishing Paper Path, Nakhwa Nori (flower lantern floating), Naru Nanjang, Naru Jumak
- Janchi Madang: Cauldron Yeoju rice bibimbap, food market, traditional liquor tasting, rice cake pounding