Discover Summer Fun at the Yangpyeong’s Catfish Festival

Looking for a cool way to beat the heat in Korea this summer?  Escape the ordinary and dive into the Yangpyeong’s Catfish Festival - an exc...

Looking for a cool way to beat the heat in Korea this summer? 

Escape the ordinary and dive into the Yangpyeong’s Catfish Festival - an exciting outdoor experience held in Sumi Village, Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi Province!

Surrounded by crystal-clear streams and fresh mountain air, this festival is a great way to enjoy Korea’s countryside while staying cool. 

It runs from May 3 to September 7, 2025, making it an ideal summer vacation destination, especially for families with kids.

Sumi Village isn't just your average rural getaway. 

It won the Presidential Prize in the 2013 Korea Rural Village Awards and has been featured in over 100 media outlets. It’s packed with nature, hands-on fun, and unforgettable experiences.

Main Festival Activities:

✔️ Fishing Experience

- A favorite among family visitors! Grab a rod and try catching catfish swimming through the cool waters. It’s fun, relaxing, and perfect for all ages.

✔️ Bare-Hand Fish Catching

- Get your hands wet and feel the thrill of catching fish with your bare hands. Kids and adults alike love this exhilarating challenge.

✔️ Water Play & Air Bounce Zone

- When it’s hot outside, there’s nothing better than water fun! The festival features inflatable bounce zones and a natural stream playground that kids will absolutely love.

✔️ DIY Steamed Buns & Pizza

- Roll the dough, bake it in a firewood oven, and taste the magic! This hands-on cooking experience combines fun and flavor in one delicious activity.

✔️ ATV Rides

- Feel the wind as you zoom across open terrain on a four-wheel ATV. Great for thrill-seekers and nature lovers of all ages.

✔️ DIY Succulent Pots & Fruit Syrup

- Prefer something calm and creative? Try a hands-on workshop where you can make charming plant pots or your own fruit syrup, great as a souvenir or gift.

Festival’s Extra Attractions:

✔️ Bubble Playground: Jump into a giant pool of soap bubbles. Kids won't want to leave!

✔️ Picnic & Camping Zone: Set up a tent and unwind in the great outdoors.

✔️ Kite Flying: Enjoy the peaceful countryside vibes while flying colorful kites across wide open fields.

Festival’s Delicious Local Eats:

No festival is complete without good food!

Visitors can enjoy crispy fried catfish, freshly caught and fried on the spot and hearty fish stew, a bold, flavorful dish that's perfect with rice.

For those wanting to try traditional Korean meal sets, a wholesome table of rural-style side dishes and stews made with local ingredients is also available. 

Yangpyeong’s Catfish Festival is not just a festival; it’s a rare chance to experience the charm of rural Korea. 

For children, it's an unforgettable summer adventure. For adults, it's a heartwarming return to simpler, slower days.

Make this summer count with an outdoor adventure full of laughter, learning, and lakeside memories with Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi Province!

Yangpyeong’s Catfish Festival

📌 Address: 55-2, Gopdani-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (Sumi Village area)

🔸 Festival Dates: May 3 – September 7, 2025

🔸 Admission Fees: KRW 19,000 - KRW 49,000 depending on program

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