Siheung Wolgot Port Festival
Oct 9 – Oct 11, 2026 · Gyeonggi
Overview
The [Siheung Wolgot Port Festival] is a sea festival where visitors can enjoy a variety of harbor experiences by the sea in the heart of the city. Through a rich lineup of programs — including vivid harbor experiences where the city and the sea come together, and food made with fresh, in-season seafood caught directly by local fishermen — the festival gives visitors unforgettable memories. Through signature programs such as a fishing boat ride experience, bare-hand fish catching, and king prawn catching, visitors can get closer to the sea, while the Wolgot Moonlight Concert, which three generations of a family can enjoy together, along with the opening and closing fireworks festival, is one of the popular programs that draws great anticipation from many tourists every year. In addition, visitors can enjoy hands-on fishing village harbor experiences found only at the [Siheung Wolgot Port Festival], such as a surprise seafood auction, a dried seafood wholesale market, and a salted shrimp (saeujeot) making experience.
Why go
This festival turns Siheung's working harbor into a hands-on sea experience, with fishing boat rides, bare-hand fish catching, and king prawn catching bringing visitors close to the water. Evenings feature the Wolgot Moonlight Concert and opening/closing fireworks, plus local flavor from a seafood auction, dried seafood market, and salted shrimp (saeujeot) making.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the Suin-Bundang Line south to its terminus at Wolgot Station in Siheung, then a short taxi or local bus ride to the harbor area along Wolgot-haeanro. Driving from Seoul is also straightforward via the coastal road into Wolgot-dong.
Tips
- Arrive early for popular hands-on programs like the fishing boat rides and prawn catching, as these draw crowds
- Bring cash for the seafood auction, dried seafood market, and salted shrimp purchases
- Dress for a working harbor environment (sea spray, uneven surfaces) and check the fireworks/concert schedule on site
Best for: families, seafood lovers, photographers.
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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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go.