Experience the Bountiful Harvest at the 24th Annual Soraepogu Festival

Date: September 27th – 29th, 2024

Location: 86-17, Jangdo-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon

Admission: Free

Contact: 032-453-2142

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorae_festival/

The Soraepogu Festival, a vibrant celebration of coastal life and marine ecology, returns for its 24th edition this fall. Held annually in the bustling port city of Soraepogu, renowned for its abundance of prawns, blue crabs, and salted seafood, this festival attracts over 7 million visitors each year.

Beyond the festival itself, Soraepogu offers a wealth of attractions for visitors to explore, including the serene Sorae Ecology Wetland Park, the fascinating Sorae History Museum, the iconic Shrimp Tower, and the picturesque Haeorum Lake.

Festival Highlights:

The Soraepogu Festival offers a diverse range of activities and experiences for visitors of all ages, including:

1. Immersive Experience Zone:

Get hands-on: Participate in traditional prawn catching, explore the tidal flats in a mudflat experience, and learn about the process of salt farming.
Creative crafts: Engage in fish lantern making and design your own crab and shrimp kites.

2. Engaging Booth Zone:

Discover and Learn: Explore a variety of booths showcasing ecological awareness, ESG initiatives, art, history, and local information about Namdong-gu.

3. Enchanting Landscape Zone:

Illuminate your evenings: Walk through the mesmerizing marine fish lantern tunnel and be captivated by the Saerangi & Gerangi art balloons.
Embrace the night: Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the pergola and marine deck at night.

4. Dynamic Stage Zone:

Entertainment for everyone: Enjoy screenings of Soraepogu videos, family-friendly performances, the lively West Coast Harvest Festival, creative performances showcasing local talent, and a spectacular sea drone show.

5. Unique Flea Market Zone:

Find treasures: Browse through a diverse selection of art and handcrafted goods at the art flea market.

Note: Information regarding the representative food offerings from the previous year (2023) is available. Details about the 2024 food vendors and menus are currently being updated and will be released soon.

Come and experience the rich maritime culture, delicious seafood, and exciting activities that await you at the Soraepogu Festival!