Get Ready to Shell-ebrate: The Beolgyo Cockle Festival
Dive into a sea of fun and flavor at the Beolgyo Cockle Festival, running from November 1st to 3rd, 2024! This isn’t just any food festival; it’s a celebration of Beolgyo’s claim to fame β its prized cockles, officially recognized as Korea’s No. 1 geographical indication for marine products. But there’s more than just shellfish to this seaside town. Discover the literary history of Beolgyo, the backdrop for the renowned novel "Taebaek Mountains" and the birthplace of modern Korean music.
Ready to shuck some fun? The Beolgyo Residents’ Committee has cooked up a jam-packed schedule with something for everyone:
Hands-on Cockle Experiences:
- Become a Shucking Star: Compete in cockle shucking contests and show off your skills.
- Tidal Treasure Hunt: Explore the tidal flats and experience the thrill of finding your own cockles.
- All-You-Can-Eat Cockle Buffet: Indulge in a 10,000 won cockle buffet β a true shellfish lover’s dream! For those who prefer to grill their own, there’s a dedicated grilling area too.
- Find the Golden Cockle!: Test your luck and see if you can find the coveted golden cockle.
- Cockle Throwing: Let loose and have some fun with this unique cockle-themed activity.
- Weight Matching: Test your cockle-judging skills in this fun and challenging competition.
- Cockle Auction: Snag some fresh cockles at a lively auction.
- Cockle Tasting: Sample a variety of delicious cockle dishes.
Beyond the Cockles:
- Literary Adventures: Explore the setting of "Taebaek Mountains" and visit the newly opened Taebaek Mountain Literature Museum. Immerse yourself in the world of literature with a captivating Book Concert.
- Musical Delights: Enjoy the Chae Dong-seon Memorial Concert and be serenaded by the Junior Chae Dong-seon Orchestra.
- Spectacular Shows: Witness the dazzling Drone Light Show and be entertained by a variety of stage events, including the creation of a massive 1,000-serving Cockle Bibimbap!
- Festival Fun: Experience the vibrant Farmers’ Music Parade and participate in the exciting Wheeled Flat Boat Race. Show off your talent in the Cockle Singing Contest or the Youth Talent Contest.
- Local Flavors: Browse the Local Specialty Product Direct Sales Market and enjoy a free tasting of Boseong Green Tea. Savor the local cuisine at nearby restaurants. And don’t forget the chance to connect with fellow townspeople!
- Exhibitions & Photo Ops: Learn more about Beolgyo’s famous cockles at the Cockle Promotion Hall and the UNESCO Beolgyo Cockle Promotion Hall. Capture memories at the Cockle Character Photo Zone.
ποΈ Dates: November 1st – 3rd, 2024
π Address: 19 Beolgyocheon 1-gil, Beolgyo-eup, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
π° Fee: Free
π Contact: 061-857-7676
π₯οΈ Website: www.boseong.go.kr/tour/festivity/cockle
ποΈ Accommodation: Find hotels near the festival
