Pyeongchang Trout Festival Draws 250,000 Visitors and Generates Big Revenue
Creatrip Team
a year ago
The 16th Pyeongchang Trout Festival in South Korea concluded successfully, generating 2.5 billion KRW (about $2 million USD) and attracting around 250,000 visitors. Despite challenges such as warm weather delaying the start, the festival, alongside Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival, became a leading winter event. Post-festival, a catch-and-keep fishing event continues until February 11, with a 20,000 KRW entry fee for unlimited trout fishing. Attendees enjoyed various activities like trout fishing, winter games, and food markets. Notably, the festival featured unique events like the golden trout hunt and hands-on trout catching. Local economies benefited with over 5 billion KRW paid in wages and local produce coupons enhancing regional trade.
