Hongcheongang Kkong Kkong Festival

About the Festival

The Hongcheongang Kkong Kkong Festival, featuring ginseng trout, is held every January in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do. Visitors of all ages can easily enjoy ice fishing, bare-handed trout catching, and even a family indoor fishing area where children can see and catch fish, making it very popular with kids. Experience even more thrilling fun with ginseng trout weighing 800g, the most delicious weight, and special large ginseng trout. Additionally, various food and entertainment options are available, including an ice sledding area, a thatched-roof house landscape for a taste of the countryside, a winter folk playground, and local food restaurants.

About the Festival

1. Experiential Events: Ice fishing, pontoon fishing, indoor fishing, bare-handed trout catching, etc. 2. Recreational Facilities: Ice sledding, experience booths, etc. 3. Sales Events: Sashimi center, local food restaurants, outdoor restaurants, agricultural and specialty product sales, etc. 4. Auxiliary Events: Opening ceremony, Kkong Kkong DJ booth, stage performances, Kkwangjosa event, lucky draw, etc. 5. Promotion & Exhibition Events: Tourist information center, corporate exhibition hall, photo contest, etc.