Gangjin Hammaek Festival

Name: Gangjin Hammaek Festival
Start: 2026-08-27
End: 2026-08-29
Location: 60 Jonghap Undongjang-gil, Gundong-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Gwangju-Jeonnam

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Launched in 2023, this summer festival celebrates the historical presence of Dutch navigator Hendrik Hamel in Gangjin. The festival's flagship beer, crafted from Dutch hops and locally grown rice and oats, embodies this cultural fusion. For 10,000 won, visitors enjoy unlimited consumption of Hammaek beer and other varieties (Cass, alcohol-free, imported). Electronic, dance and rock music performances complement the experience, alongside interactive events, water games and diverse food offerings.

Book on the official site

Dates: Aug 27, 2026 → Aug 29, 2026
Venue: 60 Jonghap Undongjang-gil, Gundong-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Gwangju-Jeonnam · 🎨 Jeonnam-Gwangju
Price: ₩10,000 – ₩150,000
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 17:00 ~ 21:00
Exact location: Gangjin Comprehensive Sports Park
Organiser: Gangjin County
Phone: 061-430-3357

🎟️ How to book — Official event site

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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.
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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.
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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.