Homigot Octopus Festival (호미곶 돌문어 수산물 축제)

The Homigot Octopus Festival is an annual festival held to celebrate the octopus harvested from the rocky coastal area around Homigot Peninsula. The octopus here are known for their chewy texture and high-quality taste. During the festival, visitors can enjoy freshly caught octopus from the East Sea, as well as take pictures in a vast field of canola flowers that bloom near the coast. Additional programs and experiences related to octopus are planned for the enjoyment of all.

Basic Information

Postal Code	37928
Address	136 Haemaji-ro, Homigot-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Usage Information

Event End Date	2024-04-21
Event Location	Homigot Sunrise Square
Event Start Date	2024-04-20
Performance Time	10:00-18:00
Host Organization	Homigot Octopus Festival Committee
Host Contact	+82-54-284-0575
Organizing Agency	Gyeongsang Daily Newspaper, Homigot-myeon Shipowners' Association
Organizer Contact	+82-54-284-0575
Usage Fee	Free

Detailed Description

Introduction

The Homigot Octopus Festival is an annual festival held to celebrate the octopus harvested from the rocky coastal area around Homigot Peninsula. The octopus here are known for their chewy texture and high-quality taste. During the festival, visitors can enjoy freshly caught octopus from the East Sea, as well as take pictures in a vast field of canola flowers that bloom near the coast. Additional programs and experiences related to octopus are planned for the enjoyment of all.