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Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival 2026 (정남진 장흥 물축제)

Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival 2026 (정남진 장흥 물축제)

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Saturday, Jul 25, 2026 – Sunday, Aug 2, 2026 · All day Festivals & Culture
Korea's biggest summer water festival returns to the Tamjingang River in Jangheung, Jeonnam — nine days of water fights, river activities, concerts and night performances. Recognized as an Honorary Culture and Tourism Festival.

Highlights

  • The World's Largest Water Fight
  • Salsu Battle street parade
  • Catch the Golden Fish (giant eel catching)
  • K-pop concerts and evening performances
  • Water playgrounds along the river, Cypress Forest Woodland and the Papillon zipline

Dates & hours

  • July 25 (Sat) – August 2 (Sun), 2026
  • Programs run roughly 10:00 – 23:00 daily

Admission

  • Entry is free — some individual programs charge separate fees

Getting there

  • Venue: Tamjingang River area, 83 Chilgeoriyeyang-ro, Jangheung-eup, Jangheung-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City (전남광주통합특별시 장흥군 장흥읍 칠거리예양로 83)
  • From Seoul: intercity bus to Jangheung Terminal (~4h), then a short walk/taxi to the river

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Waegook is sharing this public festival for the community — we are not the organizer. Check the official site for schedule changes before travelling.
Tamjingang River area, Jangheung-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju
83 Chilgeoriyeyang-ro, Jangheung-eup, Jangheung-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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