Uljin Snow Crab and Red Crab Festival (Uljin Daege & Bulgeun Daege Festival)

When is it held?

Every year around late February. The exact dates change every year.

This year’s dates

Held 2026: Feb 27 ~ Mar 2 (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?

• Watch the Uljin snow crab auction
• Try red crab fishing
• Take a yacht ride out on the sea
• Cheer on the town-vs-town crab tug-of-war
• Enjoy the crab-marinade bibimbap performance

Tips for visitors from abroad

Getting there

From Seoul you can reach the Gyeongbuk 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 ↗

What to wear and bring

Winter festivals are often below freezing. Bring a thick coat, gloves, a hat and non-slip shoes.

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.

Other festivals in the same month

• Daegwallyeong Snow Flower Festival (Daegwallyeong Nunkkot Festival)

Frequently asked questions

When is Uljin Snow Crab and Red Crab Festival (Uljin Daege & Bulgeun Daege Festival) held?

Every year around late February. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.

How do I get to Uljin Snow Crab and Red Crab Festival (Uljin Daege & Bulgeun Daege Festival)?

From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Gyeongbuk, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.

Is Uljin Snow Crab and Red Crab Festival (Uljin Daege & Bulgeun Daege Festival) free?

The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.