Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival

A summer hands-on festival with scoop-net and bare-handed sweetfish catching, water activities and performances.

Participants catching sweetfish with scoop nets in Naeseongcheon at the 2026 festival
Photo of a past edition; current facilities and programs may differ.
Photo credit: 봉화군 · KOGL 3

International participation evidence

Bonghwa County's 2026 results confirm foreign tourists took part in the B-Global scoop-net competition. The reported 240,000 total visitors includes Korean and foreign visitors, not foreigners alone.

Source 1 · 2026-08-06

Getting there by public transport

Bonghwa County lists intercity buses from Dong Seoul to Bonghwa. From the terminal, check the route to the grounds at Naeseong-ri 506 and plan a taxi or other final transfer. Next-edition shuttles are unconfirmed.

Search venue on map Transport & booking

This is a place-name map search, not a guarantee of live services, the best route or event access.

Admission, booking & conditions

Past 2026 edition: entry free; fish-catching KRW 12,000, advance booking KRW 10,000, each with KRW 5,000 returned as local vouchers. Recheck next-edition fees, booking and capacity.

Official festival information

Official language & booking access

Use the organizer's Korean site for booking and maps; Bonghwa County and Visit Seoul offer English introductions. Follow the relevant year's official dates and activity conditions, not generic annual descriptions.

Our seven-language guide does not mean the organizer offers booking in all seven languages. Check language, payment and identity requirements on the official page.

Sources & verification scope

Written and translated from official sources. The check date is not an on-site visit date; operating conditions may change. · 2026-10-19