January 10, 2026 – February 01, 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.

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.