The Jukbyeon Port Seafood Festival lets you catch live fish bare-handed, then watch night fireworks over the harbor. π November 6β8, 2026 at Jukbyeon Port in Uljin, with 6 singers on the lineup. Full guide inside: the program, how the activities work, and what to check before you go. π
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The Jukbyeon Port Seafood Festival packs 5 hands-on seafood activities and 6 singers into 3 days in Uljin. Here is how the program fits together. π
The Jukbyeon Port Seafood Festival is a seafood-themed festival held around Jukbyeon Port in Uljin County, on Korea’s east coast. It runs from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026. The main activities are bare-handed live fish catching, an on-the-spot seafood auction, a seafood dismantling show, a mulhoe performance, and a sea workshop.
Mulhoe is a Korean cold raw-fish soup served in a chilled, seasoned broth. The festival turns it into a stage performance.
Based on official announcements as of October 2026, drawn from the Korea Tourism Organization’s Korean tourism portal and the Uljin County event schedule.
The official website is in Korean only. Your browser’s translate feature (e.g., Chrome β Translate) works well for checking dates and prices.
π Jukbyeon Port Seafood Festival at a Glance
Bare-handed fish catching, an on-the-spot auction, and fireworks over 3 days
Park Seo-jin, Park Hyun-bin, and Park Ju-hui perform at the opening celebration, and Im U-jae, Ju Gyeong-hui, and Na Tae-ju perform as invited guests. A county residents’ event and the public recording of MBN’s “National Star Birth” finals are also on the program.
Dates: Friday, November 6 β Sunday, November 8, 2026 (3 days)
Venue: Jukbyeon Port area, Jukbyeon-myeon, Uljin County
Admission: Free (0 won / US$0), per the festival’s promotional post
Timetable: Check the timetable on the Uljin County event schedule page (Korean)
Once you have picked your day, match your plans to the performance times.
Jukbyeon Port Seafood Festival Key Info
Friday, November 6 β Sunday, November 8, 2026
Over 3 days, the festival has 5 hands-on activities and a lineup of 6 singers. The opening ceremony, an opening performance, night fireworks, and a fishing boat parade are also planned.
Check each activity’s hours on the timetable first.
1. Jukbyeon Port Seafood Festival Schedule & Venue
Three Days, November 6β8
The festival begins on Friday, November 6 and ends on Sunday, November 8. The opening program includes the main opening ceremony, an opening performance, a night fireworks show, and a fishing boat parade. Daily times are posted in the timetable on the Uljin County event schedule page (Korean).
Jukbyeon Port Is the Venue
The festival takes place around Jukbyeon Port in Jukbyeon-myeon, Uljin County. It is an outdoor harbor event, so dress for sea wind. A booth layout map was not confirmed.
Transport and Parking: Check First
Parking locations, fees, and whether a shuttle runs were not confirmed. Uljin is on the east coast, so plan your route before you leave. The express bus timetable hub linked near the end of this guide is in Korean. Check Uljin County’s information too.
2. Hands-On Activities vs Stage Programs at a Glance
The festival runs hands-on activities and stage programs side by side. The table compares the two. Detailed times by day need to be checked in the timetable.
| Category | Hands-on activities | Stage and event programs |
|---|---|---|
| Lineup | 5 types (bare-handed fish catching, on-the-spot auction, seafood dismantling show, mulhoe performance, sea workshop) | Opening ceremony, opening performance, fireworks, fishing boat parade |
| Performers and scale | Mostly participatory | 6 singers (Park Seo-jin, Park Hyun-bin, Park Ju-hui, Im U-jae, Ju Gyeong-hui, Na Tae-ju) |
| Period | November 6β8 (3 days) | November 6β8 (3 days) |
| Saturday, Nov 7 performance times | Not applicable | Park Seo-jin 6:30 PM, Park Hyun-bin 7:00 PM (per the promotional post; may change) |
| Other events | On-the-spot seafood auction | County residents’ event and public recording of MBN “National Star Birth” finals |
π‘ Compare Uljin hotels by date on Agoda or Booking.com before you go!
If you want to see both the performances and the fireworks, you will probably stay until evening. Comparing hotels around Uljin ahead of time reduces the stress of getting back. Once your visit day is set, check cancellation rules too.
3. Bare-Handed Fish Catching & Seafood Auction: 3 Things to Know
Bare-Handed Live Fish Catching and On-the-Spot Auction
Bare-handed live fish catching is listed as the festival’s signature activity. An on-the-spot seafood auction runs too. Participant numbers, fees, and auction times were not confirmed, so check the timetable.
Seafood Dismantling Show, Mulhoe Performance & Sea Workshop
The seafood dismantling show and the mulhoe performance are mainly for watching. The sea workshop is listed as a hands-on craft activity. Detailed operating times are on the official schedule.
Opening Ceremony, Fireworks & Fishing Boat Parade
The program includes the main opening ceremony, an opening performance, night fireworks, and a fishing boat parade. Which day and time the fireworks are held was not confirmed. A county residents’ event and the public recording of MBN “National Star Birth” finals are also on the schedule.
4. Jukbyeon Port Seafood Festival Admission & How to Join
Admission
The festival’s promotional post lists admission as free. Fees for each activity were not confirmed, so also check the notices on site.
Joining the Activities
Whether bare-handed fish catching and the sea workshop require advance sign-up was not confirmed. The timetable lists activity times, so look there first.
Watching the Performances
The opening celebration features Park Seo-jin, Park Hyun-bin, and Park Ju-hui, and the invited performances feature Im U-jae, Ju Gyeong-hui, and Na Tae-ju. The seating method was not confirmed, so arriving early is the safer plan.
Festival Info on KTO Portal (Korean)
5. Visiting Tips for Foreign Visitors: 4 Things to Know
Save the Timetable First
The timetable is posted on the Uljin County event schedule page. Choose the performances and activities you want first, and your route gets simpler. Use your browser’s translate feature if you need English.
Check Saturday’s Evening Times
The promotional post lists Park Seo-jin at 6:30 PM and Park Hyun-bin at 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 7. These can change, so check again right before you go.
Dress for the Sea Wind
A harbor in November gets cold in the evening. If you plan to watch the night fireworks, bring a warm jacket.
Check Parking and Transport Beforehand
Parking and transport details were not confirmed. Look for parking near Jukbyeon Port on a map app in advance. English support on site was not confirmed and may be limited.
A few Korean words can help. 맨μ νμ΄μ‘κΈ° (maenson hwareojapgi) means bare-handed live fish catching. λ¬Όν (mulhoe) is the cold raw-fish soup. 경맀 (gyeongmae) means auction. λΆκ½λμ΄ (bulkkonnori) means fireworks.
6. Where to Eat & Stay Around Uljin
Food at the Festival
This is a seafood festival, so the on-the-spot auction and the mulhoe performance are part of the experience. Restaurant names and menu prices were not confirmed, so none are listed.
Booking a Hotel
You can compare Uljin hotels by date on Agoda, Booking.com, or Trip.com. No specific hotels are recommended because none were confirmed.
π‘ Compare Uljin hotel prices and availability on Trip.com or Booking.com!
Travel time to Uljin can be long, so some visitors book a hotel as well. Comparing dates, locations, and check-in times makes the plan easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why check the timetable first?A. The activities, auction, and performances are spread over 3 days, and daily times are posted only in the timetable on the Uljin County event schedule page.
Q2. How can I join the bare-handed fish catching?A. Bare-handed fish catching runs as a main activity. The fee and sign-up method were not confirmed, so check the timetable and notices on site.
Q3. How can I watch the performances?A. The opening celebration features Park Seo-jin, Park Hyun-bin, and Park Ju-hui, and the invited performances feature Im U-jae, Ju Gyeong-hui, and Na Tae-ju. The seating method was not confirmed.
Q4. When is the festival?A. It runs from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026, around Jukbyeon Port in Jukbyeon-myeon, Uljin County.
More to Explore
If you are planning a trip to the Jukbyeon Port Seafood Festival, settle your hotel and transport together. Platforms such as Agoda, Booking.com, and Trip.com let you compare Uljin hotels by date. Choose your date, then start booking.
Heading to Jukbyeon Port by express bus? Check the timetable in advance β note that this page is in Korean, so your browser’s translate feature will help.
βοΈ Editor’s Note
While putting this guide together, I noticed that many singers are listed, but daily times appear only in the official timetable. If I were going, I would choose the singer I want to see first and fit the activities around that in the daytime. Parking and activity fees were not in my information, so please check before you leave.
Sources: Uljin County event schedule (timetable), Korea Tourism Organization’s Korean tourism portal (as of October 2026)
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