Yeongcheon Herbal Medicine Festival

The 24th Yeongcheon Traditional Medicine Festival will be held from October 2nd to 4th, 2026, at the Yeongcheon River Park. The festival aims to promote traditional Korean medicine culture and will feature various activities and experiences.

The festival will include traditional medicine health consultations and 체험 (experiences), traditional Korean cuisine, traditional medicine crafts, family-friendly activities, and relaxation areas. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about traditional medicine through health consultations with licensed practitioners and K-MEDI wellness programs. Activities will also include tea tasting, herbal pouch making, skin and beauty 체험 (experiences), and family-friendly craft workshops.

The festival grounds will feature a K-MEDI health 체험 (experience) zone, a DHU traditional medicine wellness zone, a Yeongcheon herbal market, a traditional medicine cuisine zone, and a traditional medicine picnic garden. A mission tour and gift-giving event will also be available for visitors to participate in.

The festival is designed to provide a comprehensive experience for visitors of all ages, allowing them to learn about and appreciate Yeongcheon's traditional medicine resources.

Program

1. Health consultations and experiences
- Health consultations with oriental medicine doctors, K-MEDI wellness experience
2. Herbal teas and medicinal herbs
- Herbal tea tasting, making herb and scent sachets
3. Beauty and crafts
- Skin, beauty and healing experiences; family crafts and making activities
4. Market and food
- Yeongcheon Herbal Medicine Market, medicinal and herbal foods (menu, vendors and prices not yet confirmed)
5. Family & Relaxation
- Play zone, herbal picnic garden, health charging station (water station, rest area)
6. Participation events
- Mission tour in the experience zones, with gifts for completing missions
7. Stage events
- Opening ceremony, performances and citizen participation events as set out in the operating plan