Jeju Food & Wine Festival (JFWF)

Jeju Food & Wine Festival (JFWF), Jeju Island's representative gourmet festival, is a cultural event that promotes the value of Jeju's clean ingredients and gourmet culture both domestically and internationally through dishes using fresh local produce. Celebrating its 11th anniversary this year under the theme 'Back to the Essence,' the festival will take place across Jeju from May 23 to June 13. A variety of programs will be offered, including the 'Gala Dinner,' a six-course formal pairing dinner prepared by top domestic and international star chefs; 'Gourmet Week,' an experience of fine dining through collaborations between chefs, celebrities, and brands at Jeju's leading restaurants; 'Gourmet Dinner,' featuring dishes centered on Jeju pork presented by star chefs and representative local eateries; 'Master Chef Class,' a hands-on session to learn recipes and cooking secrets directly from Gourmet Dinner chefs; 'Dessert Fair,' bringing together Jeju's top desserts and famous cafes; 'Gourmet Symposium,' exploring gourmet trends as a lifestyle through the five senses; 'Movie Foodie,' a special outdoor screening of food-themed movies set against the backdrop of Sanbangsan Mountain; and 'Wine & Traditional Liquor Tasting,' held at a traditional Jeju hotel with an ocean view that preserves the heritage of a 150-year-old fishing village. Jeju Food & Wine Festival 2026 will be held throughout the island, including Jeju Shinhwa World, The Seaes Hotel & Resort, Jeju Halla University, and 200 Gourmet Spoon restaurants. A portion of the proceeds will be donated as scholarships to support the development of future culinary talent.