| Dates | Late July to early or mid August 2027 (30th edition), following the 17-day Friday-to-Sunday pattern of 2024–2026. The city has said the 30th edition will expand mud-based wellness content, strengthen night programmes and tie in with the 2027 Chungcheong Universiade and World Youth Day. No dates had been published as of 16 October 2026. |
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| 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 | The beach, Mud Plaza, Mud Cask Zone, concerts and drone shows are free; the mud experience zones need a paid wristband (₩12,000–16,000 adults, ₩11,000–13,000 Family Zone in 2026), which includes a ₩5,000 Boryeong gift certificate. |
| Previous edition | 2026: 24 Jul – 9 Aug 2026 |
Notes on the 2027 edition
2026 dates appeared on the official site and KTO listing before the festival; the exact announcement date for 2027 is not established.
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.