Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival
Sep 4 – Nov 8, 2026 · Chungcheongnam-do
The 2026 edition ran Sep 4 – Nov 8, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.
Overview
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.
Why go
Namdang Port on Korea's west coast is known for excellent seafood from the clean waters of Cheonsuman Bay, including blue crab, cockles and webfoot octopus. This is the country's largest Jumbo Shrimp Festival, running from early September to early November 2026, with experience programs, contests, food vendors and live performances along the port.
Getting there from Seoul
Take a train from Yongsan Station to Hongseong Station (Janghang Line, ITX/Mugunghwa service), or an intercity/express bus from a Seoul bus terminal to Hongseong Intercity Bus Terminal. From Hongseong, continue by local bus or taxi to Namdang Port in Seobu-myeon, a short trip further west.
Tips
- Entry to the festival grounds is free, but food and hands-on experiences are charged separately.
- The festival runs roughly 09:00–24:00, though specific programs and performances vary by day, so check the schedule for your visit date.
- It spans a long season (Sept–Nov 2026), so weather and crowd levels can differ a lot between early and later visits.
Best for: seafood lovers, families, photographers.
Program
Experience programs, contests, vendors, live performances, etc.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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