NS Food Festa 2026 will take place from October 16 to 17 at Harim First Kitchen in Hamyeol-eup, Iksan, Jeonbuk. The event is recruiting participants for a family cooking competition in which one parent and one elementary-school child form a team.
Key Changes
The family division of the cooking competition will select 60 teams. The application period is from August 27 to September 15, 2026.
Families considering participating should first confirm the September 15 application deadline.
Current Status
The finalists for the family division are scheduled to be announced on September 21. The final round will take place on October 17, with the competition theme being a simple lunchbox made with Harim Group products.
The 2026 cooking competition judging panel is chaired by master chef Nam Dae-hyun and consists of experts for both the general and family divisions.
Impact
The event will feature programs including cooking classes, cooking-making experiences, gourmet tours, a Fresh Market, and Food Golden Bell. However, separate participation requirements and application procedures for the cooking classes have not been confirmed.
| Category | Confirmed Details |
|---|---|
| Event dates | October 16–17, 2026 |
| Location | Harim First Kitchen, Hamyeol-eup, Iksan, Jeonbuk |
| Family cooking competition | One parent + one elementary-school child, two people per team |
| Number of teams recruited | 60 teams |
| Application period | August 27–September 15, 2026 |
| Family division final | October 17, 2026 |
Next Checkpoint
Readers preparing to apply to the family division should revisit the official NS Home Shopping information page before the September 15 deadline to confirm whether applications remain open and to check the application link. The finalists are scheduled to be announced on September 21.
Because this is a future event, the schedule and programs may change. The cooking class participation requirements should also not be treated as definitive until a separate announcement is confirmed.