Gumi Ramen Festival

The Gumi Ramen Festival is a representative regional festival that links Gumi's industry, food culture, and local tourism around the theme of ramen. As the city home to the Nongshim Gumi Plant, a leading domestic ramen company, Gumi is developing ramen into a regional tourism content based on its industrial foundation related to ramen production. The festival is held throughout the old downtown area, including Gumi Station, Yeokjeon-ro, Munhwa-ro, Geumridan-gil, and Saemaeul Central Market, and is characterized by utilizing the entire city center as a festival space. Key programs include the Ramen Restaurant, Freshly Fried Ramen, Godland, Global Ramen Challenge, Robot Chef, and Huruluk Lounge. Visitors can experience the diverse flavors and culture of ramen through programs such as the Ramen Restaurant, which showcases various ramen dishes from across the country, and the program offering freshly fried ramen. Furthermore, local restaurants and commercial districts participate in the festival to connect the festival grounds with the old downtown area and promote the revitalization of the local economy. The 2026 Gumi Ramen Festival is an event that presents a unique urban tourism festival for Gumi by linking local industry, tourism, food culture, and commercial districts through the medium of ramen.