Dive into a World of Flavor at the Ganggyeong Jeotgal (Salted Seafood) Festival!

🗓️ October 17th – 20th, 2024

Get ready for a unique sensory experience at the Ganggyeong Jeotgal Festival, where Korea’s rich tradition of fermented seafood (Jeotgal) meets the sweetness of Sangwol sweet potatoes! This isn’t just a festival; it’s a vibrant celebration of culinary heritage, offering something for everyone, from seasoned foodies to curious newcomers. Discover exciting new flavors and immerse yourself in a "modishumer" food culture, where tradition meets modern creativity.

What awaits you?

A Foodie Paradise: Explore the bustling "Regional Specialty Food Hall" and discover innovative dishes like Jeotgal Samhap (three-combination) and Jeotgal Sweet Potato Rice Balls. Browse the diverse Jeotgal sales booths and get inspired to recreate these delicacies at home.
Exciting Events: From captivating opening performances and large-scale bibimbap demonstrations to engaging cooking competitions and children’s sing-alongs, there’s non-stop entertainment for all ages. Don’t miss the Park Beom-shin writer book concert and the vibrant "small cultural performance" events!
Hands-on Experiences: Become a culinary creator yourself with the Jeotgal Kimchi making workshop. Indulge in the sweetness of the Sangwol honey sweet potato experience. Test your skills in the Ganggyeong Battle Crew competition or explore the scenic Ganggyeong Bicycle Path. Discover unique treasures at the modern cultural heritage pop-up store and contribute to sustainability with the recyclable goods unmanned collection machine.

Here’s a breakdown of the festival offerings:

1. Cultural Event Program:

Opening performance and congratulatory performance
Opening theme performance
Large-scale Jeotgal and sweet potato bibimbap performance
Jeotgal Samhap recipe contest
Children’s performance (Baby Finn sing-along show)
Park Beom-shin writer book concert
‘Small cultural performance’ events

2. Experiential Event Program:

Jeotgal Kimchi making
Sangwol honey sweet potato experience
Ganggyeong Battle Crew experience
Ganggyeong Bicycle Path riding challenge
Modern cultural heritage pop-up store
Recyclable goods unmanned collection machine experience

3. Special Event Program:

Jeotgal Samhap recipe contest
Ganggyeong Battle Crew competition

4. Permanent Event Program:

Jeotgal special sales booth
Agricultural and special products promotion and sales booth
Kids photo zone
Ganggyeong old photo exhibition
Regional specialty food booths

5. Additional Programs:

Drone firework show
Media façade
Food trucks
Promotional market booths

Essential Information:

📍 Location: 45, Geumbaek-ro, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

🛏️ Accommodation: Find hotels near the festival

💰 Entrance Fee: Free

📞 Contact: 041-730-2983

⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2024_gg_festival

🖥️ Website: www.nonsan.go.kr