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Ganggyeong Jeotgal Festival

Ganggyeong Jeotgal Festival Ended

Oct 23, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 · Chungnam

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Chungnam or plan around your dates.
DatesOct 23, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025
VenueGeumgang riverside, Ganggyeong
Address45 Geumbaek-ro, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
AdmissionFree (some programs paid)
Hours10:00–20:00
Contact041-730-2928

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Ganggyeong was once one of Joseon's three great markets, and its salted-seafood (jeotgal) trade survives as Korea's largest — this riverside festival celebrates that pungent heritage with tastings, kimchi-making with fresh jeotgal, and themed riverside lounges on the Geumgang.

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

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