Ulsan · Traditional pottery festival
Ulsan Onggi Festival
May 1–3, 2026
- Dates
- May 1–3, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Selected programs
- KRW 1,000–10,000
- Venue
- Oegosan Onggi Village
- Address
- 36 Oegosan 3-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketUlju-gun · Every five daysNamchang Onggi Jonggi MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 3 and 8 each month.View market details MuseumInside the festival villageUlsan Onggi MuseumSee traditional storage jars, regional forms, and the craft history behind the festival.View details BeachFor a coastal stopJinha BeachAdd a walk along the Ulju coast before or after the pottery village.View details Hotels near the festival
Oegosan Onggi Village and southern Ulsan
View staysStart with the kilns and master potters
Watch a demonstration
Check the times for pot-making, firing, and master-artisan programs before entering workshops.
Budget for activities
Admission was free in 2026, while selected making programs charged KRW 1,000–10,000.
Check the next edition
The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm the next workshop, performance, and firing schedule.
Korea’s onggi tradition stays active in Oegosan
At a glance
Ulsan Onggi Festival brings artisan demonstrations, clay play, workshops, exhibits, food, and performances to Korea’s largest onggi village.
What is onggi?
Onggi are breathable earthenware vessels used for fermenting and storing staples such as kimchi, soy sauce, and soybean paste.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran May 1–3 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Entry was free; selected programs charged separate fees.
