Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 Ganghwado Saeujeot Festival Schedule · Fireworks · King Prawn Catching, Before Visiting Oepo Port with Kids

With kimchi-making season approaching,
a saeujeot market opens by the Ganghwa sea 🦐

The 18th Ganghwado Saeujeot Festival
will be held this week, from October 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun),
over 3 days
at Oepo Port in Naega-myeon, Ganghwa-gun.

October 9 is Hangeul Day,
so it’s a great time for a holiday outing.

I’ve organized the information from Incheon City and Ganghwa-gun press releases (October 6),
the festival leaflet posted by Ganghwa-gun,
and the committee’s website.

🎪 What Kind of Event Is It?

This is a festival centered on saeujeot, Ganghwado’s signature local product,
showcasing Ganghwa’s food and regional charm.

According to the Incheon City press release,
saeujeot will be available at affordable prices
during the festival.

Right next to the event venue is
the newly built
Oepo Port Salted Seafood Direct Market.

The leaflet map shows the performance stage and seating,
kids’ experience zone, kimchi and saeujeot experience zone,
food zone, Naega-myeon agricultural products sales zone,
and a seaside bench rest area.

✨ What’s Happening When?

Experiences and kids’ activities run all 3 days,
while performances start each afternoon.
Here is the daily schedule from the Ganghwa-gun leaflet.

October 9 (Fri) Opening Day

Even within the leaflet,
the timetable and schedule illustration differ.
The auction show is listed at 14:00 in the timetable,
but at 19:30 in the illustration.
Be sure to check on-site announcements before you go.

October 10 (Sat) Opening Ceremony & Fireworks

October 11 (Sun) King Prawn Catching & Singing Contest Finals

🦐 What Experiences Are There for Kids?

The leaflet divides experiences into
’Experience Yard’ and ‘Memory Yard.‘
Both are listed as running all day.

Here are some visitor benefits from
the county press release.

🚗 Directions & Parking

Here are the routes from the leaflet’s ‘How to Get Here’ map.

Ganghwa-gun’s public parking guide lists
Oepori Public Parking Lot.
Address: 763-79, Oepori, Naega-myeon.
There are 288 parking spaces.

There is no official information yet
on temporary parking, fees, shuttles, or
public transportation for the festival period.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

If your main goal is kids’ activities,
plan to arrive by 13:00 on the 11th (Sun).
King prawn catching is only once,
from 13:00 to 14:30 that day.

Fireworks are at 21:00 on the 10th (Sat).
The county press release says they’ll light up
the Oepori sea as a backdrop.
It’s a good idea to bring an extra jacket for your child
against the seaside night breeze.

There will be a medical support booth and
a general information center at the venue.

⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet

□ Daily opening hours for the venue
□ Admission fees, experience costs·capacity·registration
□ Exact times for the auction show and singing contest preliminaries on the 9th
□ Temporary parking·shuttle during the festival
□ Fireworks·performances in case of rain

No official information yet.

If you have questions, contact the Ganghwado Saeujeot Festival Committee
at 032-932-9337 or
Ganghwa-gun Marine & Fisheries Department
at 032-930-3414.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to buy saeujeot before kimchi-making season
✔ Families who want to try king prawn catching with kids
✔ Families who want to see seaside fireworks

Enjoy experiences and shopping during the day,
then performances and fireworks in the evening—
a perfect festival to spend a day by the sea.

This article is organized from official announcements before visiting in person. The character images are GPT-generated.

AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)