Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026 · Gangwon
The 2026 edition ran Oct 16 – Oct 18, 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
The Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival is a representative autumn festival where visitors can experience both the mysteries of ecology and the joys of gourmet cuisine amidst the pristine nature of Yangyang, where mountains, the sea, and Namdaecheon Stream harmonize. The festival allows visitors to experience nature in a friendly and fun way through a variety of unique activities. Representative programs include the "Pine Mushroom Treasure Hunt," where participants search for pine mushrooms directly in the forest, and "Salmon Bare-Handed Catching," where participants snatch powerful salmon from Namdaecheon Stream with just their bare hands, offering visitors a thrilling experience. A wealth of participatory events and local content are also provided.
Why go
This autumn festival in Yangyang combines pine mushroom foraging with hands-on salmon catching in Namdaecheon Stream, set against the area's mountains, sea and stream scenery. Signature activities include the Pine Mushroom Treasure Hunt in the forest and Salmon Bare-Handed Catching in the stream, alongside other participatory, local-themed events.
Getting there from Seoul
Yangyang-eup is on Korea's east coast in Gangwon-do; the most direct option is an express bus from a Seoul terminal via the Seoul-Yangyang Expressway. Alternatively, take a KTX or ITX service to Gangneung and continue to Yangyang by local bus or taxi. From Yangyang town, the festival grounds along Namdaecheon Stream are a short local trip away.
Tips
- Entry is free, but some hands-on programs (like salmon catching) may charge a separate fee.
- Bring a change of clothes and footwear you don't mind getting wet for the stream activities.
- Festival hours run 10:00-21:00, so plan arrival with enough daylight for outdoor programs.
Best for: families, foodies, nature lovers, outdoor activities.
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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