Goseong, Gangwon-do · Seafood and beach festival
Goseong Pollack Festival
October 2–5, 2026
- Dates
- October 2–5, 2026
- Hours
- 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Extra costs
- Food, shopping, and selected activities
- Venue
- Geojin 11-ri Beach
- Address
- 125 Haeoreum haebyeon-gil, Geojin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketGoseong-gun · about 7 km awayGanseong Traditional MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details HarborNear the festival shuttleGeojin PortWalk the working harbor and seafood district before heading to the beach venue.View details Coastal lakeA short drive northHwajinpo LakeCombine the coast, lake, and historic villas on a separate half-day route.View details Hotels near the festival
Geojin Port, Hwajinpo, and Ganseong
View staysFollow the food and beach programs by zone
Start with the pollack food zone
Chef demonstrations, local dishes, and hands-on cooking programs can have different operating hours.
Prepare for beach activities
Wear clothes and shoes that can handle sand, wind, and water if you plan to join the fishing games.
Check the shuttle
The official program includes transport between Geojin Port and the festival site; confirm the day’s timetable.
Goseong’s pollack culture returns to the beach
At a glance
The festival reintroduces Goseong’s long pollack history through food, craft, performance, and seaside programs in Geojin.
What to expect
Expect live cooking, self-cooking activities, seafood games, crafts, local performances, sales booths, and a beach DJ program.
Before you go
Entry is free, while food, products, and some activities cost extra. Coastal weather can change quickly, so check wind and rain forecasts.
