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Kimchi & K-Food Festival 2026
Next Level — Feel Korea 2.0
Join us on August 28–29, 2026 (Friday–Saturday) from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Coquitlam Town Centre Park
Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of Korean culture, food, and community.
Credit card and contactless payments are preferred.
2026 Festival Map
TASTE
Korean Flavors & Culinary Culture
Hands-On Kimchi Making Class
A guided workshop by Mom’s Kimchi where participants make their own kimchi using premium ingredients while learning about fermentation and Korea’s 3,000-year-old kimchi heritage.
Each participant takes home their own container of freshly made kimchi.
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Dates & Times:
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Aug 28: 1PM / 6PM
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Aug 29: 1PM / 4PM
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Capacity: 50 participants per session (total 200)
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Includes: Ingredients, gloves, apron, container, digital recipe
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Registration: Online pre-registration
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Age/Safety: 13–17 with adult; allergy disclosure required; food-safe workflow
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Location: Making Zone | Fee: $35
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K-Street Food Market & Live Cooking Stage
An open-air market recreating the atmosphere of Seoul’s vibrant night streets.
This year’s lineup features 20 signature K-Food dishes including tteokbokki, hotteok, bibimbap, Korean fried chicken, gimbap, and hot dogs — showcasing Korea’s diverse food culture.
Visitors can also enjoy live chef demonstrations throughout the day.
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Hours: 11AM ~ 8PM (peak time 3PM – 7PM)
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Pay method: Credit Card
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Location: TBA | Admission: Free (pay per item)
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Kimchi Innovation & Fermentation Zone
A special experience zone where visitors can explore kimchi’s past and future through live fermentation demos, varietal tastings, and short video presentations on kimchi’s health benefits and global fusion dishes such as kimchi tacos and kimchi paella.
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Sessions: Hourly micro-demos; tasting tokens available
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Partners: SAEBYEOK FARM KIMCHI
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Location: TBA | Admission: Free
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Enjoy
Culture, Beauty & Performances
Hanbok Experience & Photo Studio
Try on traditional or modern hanbok and capture memorable photos at themed photo zones.
Participants can also join the “Hanbok Daily Look” showcase on stage.
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Hours: 11:00–19:00 ***last fitting ~ 19:00
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Capacity: 20 fittings/hour; sanitized between uses
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Location: TBA | Fee: $30 / Person
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K-Beauty Showcase 2026
An upgraded pavilion highlighting Korea’s leading beauty brands.
Visitors can experience product demos, trend displays, and clean/vegan/functional beauty innovations while earning digital stamp rewards.
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Features: Brand booths, live demo bars, product sampling
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Location: Beauty Pavilion (TBA) | Admission: Free (products sold separately)
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K-POP Dance Championship
The official Canada qualifier for K-POP dance teams, organized in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center (in progress). Audiences can vote live through the festival app.
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Date & Time: August 28, 16:00–17:50 (Main Stage)
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Registration: Online team application (TBA)
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Admission: Free
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Unite
Community, Culture & Leadership
Scholarship Award Ceremony
A special ceremony recognizing youth leaders, outstanding volunteers, and community contributors for their dedication to unity and cultural exchange.
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Date & Time: Aug 29(Sat) 3PM - 4PM
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Location: Main Stage
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Admission: Free (reserved seats for honorees & families)
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Volunteer & Youth Leadership Program
Over 200 volunteers and youth leaders support all festival operations, including eco, info, and stage teams. Participants receive meals, uniforms, and certificates of recognition.
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Registration: Online sign-up required (training video included)
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Accessibility: Tasks assigned based on ability and preference
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Visitor Information
Most programs free; select workshops or tastings may be ticketed.
Online pre-registration (QR) required for select events.
19+ policy for K-Pub; minors must attend workshops with guardians.
Credit Card / Contactless preferred.
First-aid, lost & found, and weather contingency plans in place.
Schedules and content subject to change