Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do · Seasonal seafood festival
Hongseong Namdang Port Cockle Festival
January 17–April 30, 2026
- Dates
- January 17–April 30, 2026
- Hours
- 9 a.m.–midnight
- Admission
- Free
- Restaurant meals
- Separate purchase
- Venue
- Namdang Port
- Address
- 1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketHongseong-gun · about 14 km awayGwangcheon Traditional MarketThis five-day market opens on dates ending in 4 and 9 each month.View market details Fishing portAt the festival siteNamdang PortWalk the waterfront and compare restaurant menus before choosing a seasonal cockle meal.View details Coastal parkFor a sunset stopGungri PortContinue north along Cheonsu Bay for a quieter harbor and open sunset views.View details Hotels near the festival
Namdang Port, Seobu-myeon, and Cheonsu Bay
View staysTreat this as a seafood meal with festival extras
Check menu prices
Festival entry was free, but restaurant meals and seafood purchases were charged separately.
Come for the main event day
Concerts, contests, and special programs did not run every day of the long food season.
Check the next season
The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm future catch conditions, menus, and event dates.
Namdang Port serves a winter delicacy from Cheonsu Bay
At a glance
The long seafood festival centered on fresh cockles, port restaurants, live music, contests, and a night market.
Why cockles
Cockles from Cheonsu Bay are prized in winter for their plump texture and clean, savory flavor.
Before you go
The 2026 season ran January 17–April 30 from 9 a.m. to midnight. Entry was free; meals cost extra.
