Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do · Marine activity festival
Hwaseong Boating Festival
May 22–25, 2026
- Dates
- May 22–25, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
- General admission
- Free
- Marine activities
- Separate fees apply
- Venue
- Jeongok Port
- Address
- 5 Jeongokhang-ro, Seosin-myeon, Manse-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketHwaseong-si · Every five daysBaran Manse MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 5 and 0 each month.View market details IslandFor a tidal-road tripJebudo IslandCheck tide times before crossing the sea road for beaches, cafés, and coastal walks.View details Harbor viewAcross the channelTando Port and Nue Island ObservatoryWalk the causeway at low tide and see the wind turbines and Yellow Sea horizon.View details Hotels near the festival
Jeongok Port, Jebudo, and western Hwaseong
View staysChoose marine activities before arrival
Reserve popular boats
Yacht, boat, and water programs use fixed capacities and may require separate booking.
Check the tide
Tide times affect Jebudo access and coastal walks even when festival hours stay the same.
Check the next edition
The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm the next activity list, fees, and reservation schedule.
Boats, water sports, and harbor stages fill Jeongok Port
At a glance
Hwaseong Boating Festival combines sailing, marine activities, demonstrations, performances, and family programs on the Yellow Sea coast.
The setting
Jeongok Port sits between Jebudo and Tando, giving the festival a working marina and broad tidal landscape.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran May 22–25 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. General admission was free; marine activities charged separate fees.
