Hongseong has two very different autumn food experiences: barbecue near the old Hongjuseong fortress area and prawns by the water at Namdang Port. Although they share a county, they are separate festivals in different places.
Barbecue at Hongjuseong until 1 November
The Hongju Culture & Tourism Foundation lists the 2026 Hongseong Global Barbecue Festival for 29 October–1 November, from 10:00 to 21:00 around Hongjuseong. Its official website provides programme schedules, a festival map and barbecue-zone information. Food is purchased separately; menu prices, availability and waiting times are not guaranteed by the general festival listing.
Reaching the festival from Hongseong Station
The foundation posts three shuttle routes serving Joyangmun: Route A from the Naepo New Town KBS-site direction, Route B from Hongseong Station and Route C from Hongju Stadium. The posted first Route B departure from Hongseong Station is 09:30. Traffic can change departure times, so check the boarding point and current notice before travelling. These shuttles are not an established service to Namdang Port.
Prawns at Namdang Port until 8 November
The Chungnam provincial tourism calendar lists the Hongseong Namdang Port Prawn Festival for 4 September–8 November 2026, near 1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong. This is a different venue and timetable. The port offers a seafood-focused setting, but individual restaurants' opening hours, prices and activities require separate checks.
Choose your experience
Head for Hongjuseong for barbecue and performances, or Namdang Port for coastal views and prawns. If planning both on one day, check actual transport connections and journey times first. Once these dates pass, this article is a record of Hongseong's 2026 food culture, not a guide to an event still taking bookings.