[Jeju Island Events] The 7th Seogwipo Silver Beltfish Festival is in full swing! See the time, location, and highlights all in one go! 🐟

Have any of you in Jeju Island visited yet? The 7th Seogwipo Silver Beltfish Festival (제7회 서귀포 은갈치 축제) is being held from October 8th (Thursday) to October 10th (Saturday) in 2026 at the Seogwipo East Pier! Today happens to be the opening day, and the atmosphere is incredibly lively. If you're in Jeju Island these days, don't miss this grand event that combines food and culture!

📅 Basic Event Information

• Event Name: 7th Seogwipo Silver Beltfish Festival

• Event period: October 8 (Thursday) – October 10 (Saturday), 2026

• Operating Hours:

  • October 8th (Thursday): 14:30 ~ 21:00

  • October 9th (Fri) – 10th (Sat): 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

• Event Location: East Pier Area of Seogwipo Port (18, 72-ro, 77-ri-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province)

• Admission: Free (some activities may require an additional fee).

✨ Exciting Activities and Highlights

• Opening Ceremony and Performances: The opening ceremony will be held on October 8th at 18:00, including a special Ama (female divers) parade and a pre-race performance by the Navy Band.

• Fireworks Show: Every night at 21:00 during the event, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the night sky over Seogwipo Port!

• Fun competitions and experiences:

  • Silver Beltfish Folk Song Festival, Women's Arm Wrestling Competition

  • Traditional Silver Belt Fish Throwing Game (Traditional Korean Board Game)

  • Snail fishing experience, ride on a traditional boat

• Free food tasting: Fresh and delicious grilled ribbonfish, ribbonfish sashimi, ribbonfish oden, and other delicacies are available for free tasting on site, so you can enjoy a feast!

Friendly reminder: Please refer to the latest official announcement for any changes to the event details and schedule.

Did anyone go to the event to join the fun? Feel free to leave a comment and share with us what you saw, what food you ate, or the latest news from the event! 🐟✨