Bonghwa, Gyeongsangbuk-do · River and food festival
Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival
July 25–August 2, 2026
- Dates
- July 25–August 2, 2026
- Hours
- 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Fishing activities
- From KRW 10,000
- Venue
- Naeseongcheon Stream in Bonghwa-eup
- Address
- Naeseong-ri, Bonghwa-eup, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketBonghwa-gun · about 17 km awayEokjichunyang MarketThis five-day market opens on dates ending in 4 and 9 each month.View market details RiversideAt the festival siteNaeseongcheon StreamFollow the riverbank between fishing zones, water play, food tents, and evening stages.View details Mountain parkFor a separate day tripCheongnyangsan Provincial ParkAdd forest trails, cliffs, and Cheongnyangsa Temple to a longer stay in Bonghwa.View details
Choose your fishing session before arrival
Book the main activity
Net fishing and barehand fishing used timed sessions and separate tickets.
Bring a change of clothes
Water activities and summer heat make quick-drying clothes and sun protection useful.
Check the next edition
The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm the next activity schedule and advance-sale price.
Bonghwa turns its river into a summer playground
At a glance
The festival centered on sweetfish catching, water play, food, competitions, concerts, and family activities along Naeseongcheon Stream.
The main catch
Visitors used traditional scoop nets or joined barehand fishing sessions before tasting sweetfish at the food area.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran July 25–August 2 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Entry was free; major activities cost extra.
