Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival
Korean name: 홍성남당항 대하축제
Sep 4 (Fri) ~ Nov 8 (Sun)
Plan · Experience · Discover
- 1Before you come — Check dates, admission and how to get there.
- 2While you're here — See what's happening now from other visitors, collect festival stamps, and find food and stays nearby.
- 3Discover Korea — Get to know Korean culture through its festivals — and find your next favorite.
① Before you go
What to check before your trip.
- Dates
- Sep 4 (Fri) ~ Nov 8 (Sun)
- Hours
- 09:00-24:00 (Varies by program)
- Admission
- Free · Free (Separate fees apply to food and experiences)
- Venue
- Areas of Namdanghang Port
- Organizer
- Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival Committee
- Contact
- +82-10-5433-8196
- Official site
- https://blog.naver.com/official_namdang
② When you're here
What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.
About
Namdang Port, located at the west end of Hongseong, is a famous west coast port known for its exceptional seafood. Surrounded by the clean waters of Cheonsuman Bay, Namdang Port is home to a wide array of sea life including blue crab, cockle and webfoot octopus. Namdang Port also draws throngs of visitors from early September to mid-October every year for the country’s largest Jumbo Shrimp Festival.
🍜 Food · 🏨 Stays
Info: Korea Tourism Organization · Kakao Map. Check hours and prices before you go. List your business
③ Discover Korea
Local festivals are one of the easiest ways to meet everyday Korea — regional food, traditional performances, crafts and night markets, and many are free to enter. ALIVE FESTA gathers festivals and events from all 17 provinces and cities of Korea in one place.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.