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Samcheonpo Gizzard Shad Festival

Samcheonpo Gizzard Shad Festival Ended

Aug 20, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026 · Gyeongnam

Food & Drink

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Gyeongnam or plan around your dates.
DatesAug 20, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
VenuePalpo food district, Samcheonpo
Address56-35 Palpo 3-gil, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
AdmissionFree (food paid)
Hours10:00–22:00
Contact055-832-8565
Websitewww.3004palpo.co.kr

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Autumn's famous fish, straight off the boats: Sacheon's 23rd jeoneo (gizzard shad) festival at the Palpo food district serves the oily, nutty seasonal catch — grilled whole or as sashimi — at the peak of its late-summer run, a nationally known food festival in a clean-water port.

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

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Photos: Korea Tourism Organization

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