Kakao Map, Kakao Pay Add Digital Map and QR Ordering for 2026 Gimcheon Gimbap Festival
Visitors can search "김밥축제" in Kakao Map for booth menus and schedules, and use Kakao Pay QR Order to skip lines from October 23 to 25.
Kakao Map and Kakao Pay announced dedicated digital services for the 2026 Gimcheon Gimbap Festival, which runs for three days from October 23 to October 25 at Jikji Culture Park, Samyeongdaesa Park and the eco-friendly ecological park. According to techm.kr, a festival map is available in Kakao Map by searching "김밥축제" in the app until October 25.
The map covers around 50 food booths selling gimbap, snacks and desserts, along with flea markets, experience zones and rest areas. Menus and performance schedules are listed, and users can order through Kakao Map and receive a pickup notification via AlimTalk when the order is ready.
Kakao Map also runs an on-site "현장톡" chat channel and an information booth at the festival, and offers a favorites group gathering gimbap restaurants nationwide, including those at the venue.
Kakao Pay provides QR Order at the festival so visitors can order and pay without waiting in line. A first QR Order payment of 5,000 won or more with Kakao Pay Money earns a 1,000 won instant discount, and three or more QR Order payments earn a 2,000 won CU convenience store coupon.
Kakao Pay is also running an SNS verification event with a lucky ball draw for collaboration goods featuring the festival characters "꼬달이와 친구들", including eco bags, sun caps and balloons.
Earlier festival maps
Kakao Map has previously provided dedicated festival maps for events including the 2026 Busan International Rock Festival, the Daegu Chimac Festival and Oktoberfest Seoul 2026.
Quick answers
When is the 2026 Gimcheon Gimbap Festival?
It runs for three days, from October 23 to October 25, at Jikji Culture Park, Samyeongdaesa Park and the eco-friendly ecological park.
How do I find the festival map in Kakao Map?
Search "김밥축제" in the Kakao Map app; the dedicated map is available until October 25.
What discounts does Kakao Pay offer at the festival?
A 1,000 won instant discount on a first QR Order payment of 5,000 won or more with Kakao Pay Money, and a 2,000 won CU coupon after three or more QR Order payments.