Ganggyeong Jeotgal Festival (Salted Seafood Festival)
OctoberChungnam
This local signature festival takes place along the Geumgang riverside in Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do. You can enjoy Ganggyeong's history and culture along with local specialties like salted seafood (jeotgal) and Sangwol sweet potatoes. Admission is free, though some activities and food trucks charge a fee.
When is it held?
Every year around mid-October. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Oct 15 ~ Oct 18 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Make kimchi with Ganggyeong jeotgal and join the kimchi-making fun
- Watch folk parades, peddler plays and tightrope walking at the port market
- Enjoy a Sangwol sweet potato barbecue camp and bibimbap experience
- Explore Ganggyeong on a Geumgang river boat history and culture tour
- See the opening fireworks show and the chrysanthemum exhibition
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Chungnam area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗
What to wear and bring
Autumn days are mild and nights are cool. Bring a light jacket and shoes that are comfortable for long walks.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ganggyeong Jeotgal Festival (Salted Seafood Festival) held?
Every year around mid-October. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Ganggyeong Jeotgal Festival (Salted Seafood Festival)?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Chungnam, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Ganggyeong Jeotgal Festival (Salted Seafood Festival) free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Chungnam
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.