| Dates | 11–15 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Juknokwon open until 21:00 |
| Weather | May average 25/13 °C (77/56 °F), 91 mm of rainMonthly averages, not a forecast: Korea Meteorological Administration climate normals, 1991–2020, Gwangju station, about 20 km away. |
| Venue | Juknokwon bamboo garden and Damyang Sports Complex전라남도 담양군 담양읍 죽녹원로 130 |
| Admission | Juknokwon entry (adult): ₩3,000 |
| Next edition | 2025: 2–6 May 2025 |
Program
- Lanterns, moving lights and a large moon photo zone in Juknokwon
- Bamboo rafts, games and giveaway events for families
- Juknokwon tickets refunded as coupons for local businesses
Prices
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Juknokwon entry (adult) | ₩3,000 | Refunded as a coupon |
Notes on the 2024 edition
23rd edition.
About the festival
The Damyang Bamboo Festival (담양대나무축제) is a five-day spring festival around Juknokwon bamboo garden in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, about 30 minutes by bus from Gwangju. The 25th edition ran 1–5 May 2026 with Juknokwon open until 21:00 for lit-up night walks; the 26th is expected in early May 2027. Festival grounds are free, and Juknokwon's entry fee of a few thousand won has been refunded as local vouchers during the festival.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Damyang Bamboo Festival page, which covers every edition.
Source
확인26.10.16
Facts checked
16 October 2026, against the sources listed below.