Incheon Soraepogu Festival Guide

The Soraepogu Festival is a prominent regional celebration rooted in the rich ecological resources and the historical and cultural values of Soraepogu. Set against the backdrop of Incheon, this autumn gathering brings together local residents, merchants, artists, and visitors through diverse themed zones and community-led programmes. The event highlights the distinct identity of the area by connecting its past, present, and future through cultural arts, ecological exhibits, and local seafood.

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Festival Zones and Programme Highlights

The festival grounds are organised into multiple themed zones, including a main stage zone, booth zone, experience zone, art zone, scenery zone, and children's zone. These spaces cater to all age groups with a wide selection of activities.

Ecological and hands-on programmes for children form a core part of the event. Young visitors can engage with the natural environment of Soraepogu through dedicated spaces such as the children's tidal flat playground, children's salt playground, and children's boat fishing playground. Other community initiatives include resident-participation fish lantern making, a seafood culinary contest, the Soraepogu youth drawing contest, and the Sorae artists' concert.

Main stage events feature opening celebration and closing commemorative performances, the Sorae masters exhibition, seafood cooking competitions, and the Sorae King selection contest grand champion concert. Additional auxiliary programmes include the Soraepogu squid game, the Soraepogu plogging stamp tour, and the Sorae youth drawing contest. Consumer participation events encompass food booths, food trucks, cultural and arts ESG experience booths, K-culture booths, K-beauty specialised booths, and the Sorae art flea market, alongside fish lantern displays and healing zones.

Festival Food Offerings

Organised in cooperation with the traditional fish market merchant association, saemaeul women's association, and Sorae fisheries cooperative women's association, the festival offers an extensive selection of local dishes at fixed prices.

* Grilled Gizzard Shad (400g): 15,000 KRW

* Steamed Shrimp (300g): 10,000 KRW

* Assorted Fried Items (200g): 10,000 KRW

* Seasoned Jelly Salad (250g): 10,000 KRW

* Korean Pancake (400g): 10,000 KRW

* Grilled Shrimp Skewers (3 pieces): 10,000 KRW

* Tulip Chicken Feet (300g): 10,000 KRW

* Kimchi Pancake (400g): 5,000 KRW

* Tteokbokki (300g): 5,000 KRW

* Soondae (400g): 5,000 KRW

* Fish Cake (3 skewers): 3,000 KRW

* Banquet Noodles (600g): 5,000 KRW

Practical Tips

* Dates: October 2, 2026 to October 4, 2026

* Location: 86-17, Jangdo-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon (Nonhyeon-dong)

* Phone: 070-8820-4038

* Organisers: Namdong-gu / Namdong Cultural Foundation

* Admission: Free (some experience programmes require a fee)

* Official Website: Soraepogu Festival Official Website

Source

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