| Dates | 19 Jul – 4 Aug 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Mon–Thu 13:00–18:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–18:00; break 13:30–14:30; closed one midweek day in late July 2024 for safety inspection |
| Weather | July average 28/22 °C (83/71 °F), 248 mm of rain August average 30/22 °C (86/72 °F), 270 mm of rainMonthly averages, not a forecast: Korea Meteorological Administration climate normals, 1991–2020, Boryeong station. |
| Venue | Boryeong Mud Expo Plaza (Mud Plaza), Daecheon Beach충청남도 보령시 신흑동 2282 |
| Admission | General Zone adult, Mon–Thu: ₩10,000 · General Zone adult, Fri–Sun: ₩14,000 |
| Next edition | 2025: 25 Jul – 10 Aug 2025 |
Program
- Mud experience zones at Mud Plaza, 123 Meodeu-ro
- Mud Challenge course (gloves and closed shoes required)
- Outdoor showers, pine-forest shelters, food trucks and a Refresh Zone
Prices
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General Zone adult, Mon–Thu | ₩10,000 | Teen ₩9,000 |
| General Zone adult, Fri–Sun | ₩14,000 | Teen ₩12,000 |
| Family Zone guardian, Mon–Thu | ₩5,000 | Child (3–14) ₩9,000 |
| Family Zone guardian, Fri–Sun | ₩7,000 | Child ₩11,000 |
Notes on the 2024 edition
27th edition. About 1.65 million visitors including about 82,600 foreigners (news reports).
About the festival
The Boryeong Mud Festival is a 17-day summer event at Mud Plaza on Daecheon Beach in Boryeong, about 2 h 40 m by train from Seoul. The 29th edition ran 24 July–9 August 2026; the 30th is expected in late July 2027. Beach, concerts and drone shows are free; mud zones cost ₩12,000–16,000 for adults, including a ₩5,000 local voucher. Go for the mud slide and night DJ sets.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Boryeong Mud Festival page, which covers every edition.
Source
Facts checked
16 October 2026, against the sources listed below.