Ulleungdo Squid Festival (울릉도 오징어축제)

Held every August, Ulleungdo Squid Festival is a fun event promoting its outstanding local produce, squid. The festival on the beautiful island attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Symbolizing the island, fish gathering lamps from fishing boats shed an elegant glow on the sea at night. The main events of the festival include catching squid in the sea against the scenic backdrop of the island, riding on a fishing boat, and eating delicious squid dishes. The festival also offers a fun array of events for visitors: Fishing Contest, Catching Mudfish, Walking on Traditional Roads, and Playing Pumpkin Taffy. In addition, visitors can purchase local produce at Local Produce Market, eat delicious food at Restaurant Market, and enjoy Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo Island Exhibition.

Basic Information

Postal Code	799-804,1
Homepage	www.ulleung.go.kr
Address	Jeodong-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Usage Information

Event End Date	2022-08-29
Event Location	Ulleung-gun area (Jeodonghang Port)
Event Start Date	2022-08-27
Host Organization	Ulleung-gun
Host Contact	• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-790-6392, +82-54-790-6425~6
Organizing Agency	Ulleungdo Squid Festival Promotion Committee
Organizer Contact	+82-54-790-6392

Detailed Description

Introduction

Held every August, Ulleungdo Squid Festival is a fun event promoting its outstanding local produce, squid. The festival on the beautiful island attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Symbolizing the island, fish gathering lamps from fishing boats shed an elegant glow on the sea at night. The main events of the festival include catching squid in the sea against the scenic backdrop of the island, riding on a fishing boat, and eating delicious squid dishes. The festival also offers a fun array of events for visitors: Fishing Contest, Catching Mudfish, Walking on Traditional Roads, and Playing Pumpkin Taffy. In addition, visitors can purchase local produce at Local Produce Market, eat delicious food at Restaurant Market, and enjoy Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo Island Exhibition.

Programs

Catching squid with bare hands, making pumpkin taffy, catching mudfish, piling up pebbles, Squid Marathon, etc.