The 2026 Daegu Makchang Festival will be held at Dongchon Amusement Park from October 23rd to 24th

In October 2026, the '2026 Daegu Makchang Festival' will be held in the Dongchon Amusement Park area of Daegu Dong-gu. Hosted by the Daegu Dong-gu Office, this festival centers around makchang, a representative Daegu delicacy, bringing together famous makchang restaurants from across the country, raising expectations among food enthusiasts. A total budget of 130 million won has been allocated, with the goal of developing it into a major culinary festival, aiming to be the 'second Chimac Festival'.

The festival will run for two days, from Friday, October 23rd, to Saturday, October 24th, 2026, at the Haemaejidari Plaza area of Dongchon Amusement Park. Key attractions include the operation of famous makchang restaurants nationwide, a makchang cooking competition, cooking experiences, citizen participation events, quizzes and experience zones, and various performances and cultural events. Notably, Daegu Dong-gu is the birthplace and a major hub for first-generation makchang franchises, and a makchang history exhibition will showcase the 50-year journey of Daegu makchang. Programs linking makchang with local specialties like lotus root, perilla leaves, and water parsley will also be featured.

Bloggers have noted that this festival is not merely about eating, but will be filled with diverse hands-on booths where families, friends, and couples can participate together. They recommend the event for makchang lovers, suggesting they mark October 23rd and 24th on their calendars, as it offers rich entertainment beyond just food sales and promotion, with enhanced experiential and cultural programs. There was also an opinion that understanding the origin and appeal of Daegu makchang would allow visitors to enjoy the festival with even deeper appreciation.