Cherwon Golden Freshwater Snail Festival (21st)

제21회 철원 화강 다슬기축제

Celebrate this festival dedicated to golden freshwater snails with an opening ceremony and diverse activities. Enjoy hands-on experiences such as snail catching, taste local cuisine, and watch entertainment performances throughout the event.

Book on the official site

Dates: Aug 5, 2027 → Aug 7, 2027
Venue: 649 Cheongyang-ro, Gimhwa-eup, Cherwon-gun, Gangwon · ⛰️ Gangwon
Price: Price: see details
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Exact location: Kimhwa Community Sports Park and Hwagangwon
Organiser: Cheorwon Culture Foundation
Phone: 033-450-3600

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🎟️ How to book — Official event site

1
Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
2
Check the event's official site
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
3
Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
4
Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.

💡 Good to know

When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.