2026 Wanggong Fishery Fire Festival: 6 Highlights Combining Music, Food, Culture, Faith, and Light Art

The 2026 Wanggong Fishery Fire Festival will be held grandly from August 8th to 9th. A press conference will be held at the county government plaza on July 22nd, with Chiayi County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei in attendance. Magistrate Wang sincerely invites all citizens to participate in this summer feast that combines music, food, culture, faith, and light art. Visitors can stroll along the coastal road of Taiwan Provincial Highway 61, visiting the White Dolphin House in Shengang, the Old Street of Lukang, and the scenic spots of Fuxing, all the way to Fangyuan, enjoying the dazzling coastal scenery.

Wang Hui-mei stated that with the arrival of summer vacation, many locals have been inquiring about the details of the Wanggong Fishery Fire Festival. This year's event, after consulting the gods through divination, is specially scheduled for the Father's Day weekend, inviting fathers from all over the country to bring their families to participate and experience the passion and vitality of the Wanggong Fishery Fire Festival! The following are six must-see activity highlights specially compiled for you:

1. The most anticipated Ocean Music Festival: Inviting 12 popular singers and bands, including Jiuyiqi and the Beautiful Group, to perform continuously for two days from evening to late night, bringing you the most lively music feast. 2. Super popular IP character interaction—Mr. Shark and his friends: Inviting popular IP characters to participate in this year's Fishery Fire Festival, with Mr. Shark appearing as a large balloon, interacting and taking photos with children on site. Participants also have the chance to win limited edition towels and co-branded gifts. 3. "Thousand-person Oyster Grilling" event: The Thousand-person Oyster Grilling returns this year, featuring "Wen Clam," the only organically certified clam produced by local "Dabao Clam," as well as "Simmered Eel," a local delicacy of Chiayi that has been popular for many years. This year, simply registering to participate in the oyster grilling event will grant you two lucky benefit coupons (each worth 50 yuan) per group. 4. Fangyuan Township Office plans "Blessing Carnival" at Fuhai Temple: This year, a blessing group worship ceremony and divination challenge will be held, allowing everyone to bless and try their luck at the same time! 5. Special "Father's Day Limited Event": The first day of the event coincides with Father's Day. During the event period, fathers and children who participate together can exchange lucky benefit coupons and themed tote bags at the main stage service counter (limited quantities, first come, first served). 6. Dazzling fireworks display: Fireworks will be launched at 8:00 PM every night for 8 minutes, illuminating the night sky of Wanggong and satisfying both your visual and auditory senses.

Councilor Wu Shu-chuan, representing the county government, stated that with the joint efforts of the county government, the township office, and the temple, this year's Fishery Fire Festival will surely be a fresh experience. She sincerely invites all compatriots from across the country to visit Wanggong to enjoy the coastal scenery, savor authentic local cuisine, and pray to Mazu for peace, smooth sailing, and prosperity.

Lin Bao-ling, the magistrate of Fangyuan Township, expressed her gratitude to Magistrate Wang and the county government team for their strong promotion. As this year's Fishery Fire Festival coincides with Father's Day, in addition to arranging rich activities on that day, there will also be local snacks such as grilled oysters, cuttlefish balls, and braised pork rice, as well as limited edition souvenirs. Everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy a feast for the senses, sight, and hearing.

Chen Wei-gu, the general manager of the Chiayi Fishery Association, stated that the Fishery Fire Festival has become the most representative summer activity in Chiayi, combining fishery culture, religious faith, food characteristics, and marine scenery. He invites children and adults to arrange their vacations to visit Chiayi and experience the beauty of the Fishery Fire Festival.

Lin Yi-xian, the chairman of Wanggong Fuhai Temple, stated that during the Fishery Fire Festival, visitors can participate in the divination blessing activity at Wanggong Fuhai Temple. Those who draw 3 or more holy cups can receive a blessing item; those who draw 10 holy cups can receive an iPhone 17 (unlimited quantities); those who accumulate the highest number of cups (15 or more) during the 2-day event have a chance to win a 100,000 yuan cash red envelope. He sincerely invites all citizens to visit Fuhai Temple to worship Mazu, draw divination sticks for blessings, and enjoy local cuisine.

The Agricultural Department stated that the benefits of the Wanggong Fishery Fire Festival never stop! During the event period, completing a fun puzzle at Wanggong Fuhai Temple, the Thousand-person Oyster Grilling area, or Wanggong Fishery Port will allow you to exchange event souvenirs at the main stage service counter of Wanggong Fishery Port. Additionally, filling out a questionnaire can also earn you a raffle ticket, with an iPhone 17 up for grabs every day. Hurry and invite your friends to participate, taking all the gifts home with you!

Additionally, the "Ocean Carnival" light environment setup, which is highly anticipated at the event venue, spans the Wanggong Fishery Port area, Fishery Port Road, Wanggong Street area, and Fuhai Temple, combining music rhythm design with various marine life shapes to create an immersive nighttime light and shadow scene. This exhibition period runs from August 1st to September 14th, with the lights turning on at 18:30 every day, allowing every visitor to feel the dreamy and beautiful scenery from the night.

To effectively manage the crowd, free shuttle buses will be provided daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM during the event period between Wanggong Fishery Port and the Fuhai Temple area. Additionally, a direct shuttle bus from Chiayi Train Station to Wanggong Fuhai Temple has also been specially arranged. We welcome everyone to take advantage of this convenient transportation to participate in various exciting activities. For more information about the 2026 Wanggong Fishery Fire Festival, please visit the official website at https://www.2026wanggong.org/.