2026 Gumi Ramen Festival: Dates, Location, Parking, Shuttle Buses, and Menu Prices at a Glance

A special food festival celebrating ramen is coming to Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, in November. The star of the show is the 2026 Gumi Ramen Festival.

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The festival runs from Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8 around Gumi Station and Yeokjeon-ro. Visitors can enjoy a variety of ramen dishes, performances, and hands-on activities all in one place.

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You can sample unique ramen dishes and freshly fried ramen, and even try mixing soup seasonings to suit your taste. It’s attracting interest as an outing for families or a weekend trip.

The Ramen Restaurant’s opening hours vary by festival date.

These hours are for the Ramen Restaurant. Check separately for the operating hours of performances, activity facilities, and Gotland.

One of the festival’s must-try attractions is the Ramen Restaurant.

The streets in front of Gumi Station will feature a range of food stalls, including unique and premium ramen, international noodles, and ramen trucks.

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If you’d like to try several flavors without spending too much, half portions are also worth considering.

Here are some featured dishes and prices listed on the 2026 event menu.

Half portions are a good option for anyone who wants to sample several kinds in smaller servings than the regular menu.

However, half portions are not available for every menu item. Availability at the festival and ingredient stock may vary, so check before ordering.

You can order by QR code or kiosk, while some ramen trucks take payment on site.

If you’re visiting with children, it’s a good idea to check the spice level and allergenic ingredients before ordering.

Along with food, the 2026 Gumi Ramen Festival will offer musical performances and audience-participation programs.

Main-stage performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, so check the schedule if you’re planning to visit in the evening.

The November 6 Sing to You performance will feature Shin Yong-jae, Na Yoon-kwon, Lim Jeong-hee, and Shin Ye-young among others.

The November 7 Raw Ramen Stage is scheduled to include Travel Sketch, Shin Yu-sik, Sa Pil-seong Band, and Lee Hyo-jin.

There are also a variety of hands-on activities.

At the Soup Seasoning Labyou can explore ramen seasoning combinations to suit your taste, while the self-cooking zone lets you prepare ramen yourself.

Other attractions include the Ramen Makers Lab, Ramen Workshop, photo zones, and programs related to freshly fried ramen.

Operating hours, participation fees, and advance booking requirements may differ by activity, so check the on-site information.

Since the festival is in the city center in front of Gumi Station, it’s a good idea to check parking and shuttle information in advance if you’re driving.

The festival’s official information lists 11 parking lots with 3,385 spaces.

Other parking locations listed in the information include Geumo Tennis Courts, Olympic Memorial Community Center, and the Senior Welfare Center.

Fees are not clearly specified for locations other than those marked as paid in the official table. It’s safest not to assume that these lots are free without checking first.

The city shuttle buses operate on a total of 3 routes.

Before setting out, check the festival’s official information for each route’s first and last departures, operating hours, and fares.

The official city shuttle schedule does not state whether the service is free. The separately operated intercity Kakao T shuttle is a paid service, so don’t confuse it with the city shuttle.

Traffic restrictions will also be in effect during the festival. From November 4 to 8, some sections of Yeokjeon-ro, Dongmun Market Shopping Street, and Saneop-ro 4-gil will be fully closed. Some roads around Munhwa-ro and Gumi Elementary School will also have partial restrictions during the event.

With food and performances, the 2026 Gumi Ramen Festival is a local event to consider when planning a different kind of outing in November.

If you’re going with family, you could have lunch at the Ramen Restaurant, then explore the activities and photo zones.

With friends or a partner, another option is to center your visit around the Saturday evening performance and explore the festival grounds.

Visiting Gumi Saemaeul Jungang Market or Geumridan-gil before or after the festival can extend your itinerary into a trip around Gumi’s old downtown.

Before visiting, check the Ramen Restaurant’s hours, whether your preferred menu items are available, parking fees, and the shuttle’s last departure.

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Admission is free, but food purchases and some activities may incur additional costs.

If you’d like to enjoy familiar ramen in a new way on the first weekend of November, consider adding the Gumi Ramen Festival to your weekend trip itinerary.

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