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Busan Mackerel Festival

Busan Mackerel Festival Ended

Oct 31, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025 · Busan

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Busan or plan around your dates.
DatesOct 31, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025
VenueSongdo Beach
Address100 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
AdmissionFree
Hours10:00–21:00
Contact051-231-4085
Websitewww.busangde.co.kr/

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Songdo Beach — Korea's first public beach — hosts this tribute to the national fish since 2008. Busan lands 90 percent of Korea's mackerel, and the festival leans in: bare-hand mackerel catching, surprise auctions, kayak fishing games, paper-boat races, and a big seafood market by the cable car.

Description translated from official Korean tourism data. Details can change — verify with the organizer before you go.

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