January 10, 2026
The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is held annually in Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea, during the winter season. The festival celebrates ice fishing for “sancheoneo,” a species of mountain trout native to clean freshwater streams. It features ice fishing, bare-handed trout catching events, snow and ice activities, cultural performances, and various winter attractions that draw large numbers of domestic and international visitors.