Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do · Summer activity festival

Boryeong Mud Festival

Name: Boryeong Mud Festival
Start: 2026-07-24
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Boryeong Mud Expo Plaza

July 24–August 9, 2026

Dates: July 24–August 9, 2026
Weekday hours: 1–6 p.m.
Friday–Sunday hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Admission: Paid by zone and day
Venue: Boryeong Mud Expo Plaza
Address: Sinheuk-dong, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Naver Map Google Maps Official festival website

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

Traditional marketBoryeong-si · Every five daysUngcheon MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details BeachBeside the festival groundsDaecheon BeachWalk the broad beach before the mud zones open or return after the daytime program.View details MuseumFor local historyBoryeong Coal MuseumSee exhibits on the mines and workers that shaped inland Boryeong before heading back to the coast.View details

STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Daecheon Beach and Boryeong Mud Expo Plaza

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan for water, mud, and a full beach day

Choose a zone first

General, family, and water-park zones used different tickets and schedules in 2026.

Pack for cleanup

Bring swimwear, a towel, waterproof storage, and a change of clothes.

Check the next edition

The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm new dates, ticket prices, and extended-night sessions on the official website.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Korea’s best-known mud festival takes over Daecheon Beach

At a glance

Boryeong turns cosmetic mud into obstacle courses, water play, performances, and beach events during its largest summer festival.

What to expect

The 2026 program included general and family mud zones, Mud Mob Scene shows, concerts, a drone show, food areas, and local product booths.

Before you go

The 2026 edition ran July 24–August 9. Admission prices changed by zone and day, and the August 5 safety inspection closed activity zones.