Siheung, Gyeonggi-do · Wetland and ecology festival
Siheung Gaetgol Festival
September 18–20, 2026
- Dates
- September 18–20, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Festival entry
- Free
- Selected programs
- Separate fees may apply
- Venue
- Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park
- Address
- 287 Dongseo-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketAnsan-si · Every five daysDoil MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 3 and 8 each month.View market details Lotus parkBest in daylightGwangokji Pond and Lotus Theme ParkContinue the ecology theme with ponds, seasonal lotus fields, and flat walking paths.View details History museumFor a separate coastal stopOido MuseumSee exhibitions on the prehistoric settlement at Oido before walking toward the coast.View details Hotels near the festival
Siheung, Oido, and the Gaetgol Eco Park area
View staysLeave the car and explore the wetlands
Plan for a car-free event
The festival limits cars to protect the wetland environment. Review the official transit and shuttle guidance first.
Choose a few activities
Salt-field programs, performances, adventure courses, and family activities fill the large park.
Prepare for the outdoors
Bring walking shoes, sun protection, and water. Check the weather before heading into the open wetland area.
A festival inside an inland tidal creek
At a glance
Siheung Gaetgol Festival uses wetlands and former salt fields as the setting for performances, nature activities, salt-making experiences, and family programs.
Why it is car-free
The festival restricts vehicle access to reduce pressure on the park’s natural environment and make the grounds easier to explore on foot.
Before you go
The 2026 festival runs September 18–20 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Entry is free; selected programs may charge a fee.
