Skatefish, Hanwoo, and Performances All in One Place... Naju Yeongsanpo Festival to Be Held for Three Days from the 22nd

Discounts on Skatefish and Hanwoo Beef,
Poppy Gardens and Fireworks Light Up the Festival

Performances by Guest Singers Including Park Seojin, Shin Seungtae, and Ryu Jigwang

Yeongsanpo in Naju, infused with the aroma of the Yeongsangang River, is once again welcoming tourists with the deep flavors and vibrant energy of the southern region.

Naju City in South Jeolla Province and the Yeongsanpo Skatefish and Hanwoo Festival Committee will host the 22nd Yeongsanpo Skatefish and Hanwoo Festival from May 22 to May 24 at Yeongsangang Riverside Sports Park.

This festival, centered around Yeongsanpo’s 600-year-old tradition of aged skatefish and Naju’s signature dish ‘Najudulaechan Hanwoo’ beef, is designed as a leading culinary festival of the southern region, combining gourmet food, performances, hands-on experiences, and spring flowers.

From the 22nd to the 24th, the 22nd Yeongsanpo Skatefish and Korean Beef Festival will be held at the Yeongsangang Riverside Sports Park area.
[Photo by Naju City]

Upon entering the festival grounds, visitors will be captivated by the sharp, deep aroma of skatefish and the savory scent of Hanwoo beef.

At the venue, domestic skatefish will be sold at a 35% discount, imported skatefish at a 50% discount, and Najudulaechan Hanwoo beef at a 30% discount in a direct sales area and a barbecue zone. There will also be a Yeongsanpo Skatefish Street discount event, local food stalls, and a flea market, offering visitors the generosity and flavors unique to Naju.

There are also plenty of hands-on programs for families, couples, and friends to enjoy together.

Throughout the festival, everyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy attractions such as air bouncers, instant photo booths, random play dance, giant balloon art, and a magic bubble show.

In particular, a 160,000-square-meter poppy garden created along the Yeongsangang riverside is another highlight of this year’s festival. The red flower paths, photo zones, rest areas, and wooden decks will offer visitors a chance to create special springtime memories.

As night falls, the excitement of the festival intensifies.

On the opening day, May 22, Ryu Jigwang, Park Sunghyun, and Lee Eunbi will kick off the festivities, while on May 23, Shin Seungtae, Jin I-rang, and Lee Seungwoo will bring lively performances to the stage.

On the final day, May 24, Park Seojin, known as the "God of Janggu," will deliver a grand finale, followed by a fireworks display that will light up the night sky over the Yeongsangang River.

To ensure the convenience of visitors, free shuttle buses will operate on the festival weekend, May 23 and 24, circulating between the festival site and the Yeongsangang Garden parking lot from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., making it easier for everyone to enjoy the festivities.

Naju City plans to build on the momentum from the recent success of the "Millennium Naju Mok-eupseong Cultural Festival" and further boost the atmosphere of the "2026 Visit Naju Year" through this Yeongsanpo culinary tourism event.

Jang Haengjun, Chairman of the Yeongsanpo Skatefish and Hanwoo Festival Committee, said, "The Yeongsanpo Skatefish and Hanwoo Festival is an event where you can experience the flavors, people, and spring ambiance of Naju. I hope many tourists will visit Yeongsanpo along the spring flower paths of the Yeongsangang River and create special memories."

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