Seocheon, Chungcheongnam-do · Seafood festival
Seocheon Hongwon Port Jeoneo and Crab Festival
August 22–September 6, 2026
- Dates
- August 22–September 6, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Festival entry
- Free
- Selected programs
- Separate fees may apply
- Venue
- Hongwon Port
- Address
- 88 Hongwon-gil, Seo-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeocheon-gun · Every five daysJanghang Traditional MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 3 and 8 each month.View market details BeachBefore or after the portChunjangdae BeachWalk the broad sandy beach and pine-lined shore a short drive from Hongwon Port.View details Coastal forestFor a nature stopMaryang-ri Camellia ForestVisit the protected coastal grove and viewpoint above the Yellow Sea.View details Hotels near the festival
Hongwon Port, Chunjangdae, and western Seocheon
View staysBuild the trip around a port meal
Check prices first
Seafood prices vary by catch and vendor. Compare posted prices and preparation fees before ordering.
Come early on weekends
Parking and restaurants fill quickly at lunch. Arrive before the busiest meal period.
Add a coastal stop
Chunjangdae Beach and Maryang-ri Camellia Forest turn the festival into a half-day coastal route.
Seasonal seafood takes over Hongwon Port
At a glance
The festival celebrates autumn jeoneo and blue crab with seafood meals, sales, and portside programs at Hongwon Port.
What is jeoneo
Jeoneo is gizzard shad, a small oily fish prized in Korea as the weather begins to cool. It is commonly grilled or served raw in season.
Before you go
The 2026 festival runs August 22–September 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry is free; food and selected programs cost extra.
