29th Edition
Jul 24, 2026 (Fri) ~ Aug 9 (Sun)
충청남도 보령시 고잠2길 55
Transcending nationality, language, and age, this is the world's largest hands-on mud festival — 17 days of fun shared by visitors from across the globe.
Mud refers to 'moist, sticky soil' —
It is typically formed from clay-based materials containing silt, decomposed organic matter from plants and animals, soil, and mineral salts, which have undergone geological, chemical, and microbial decomposition over a long period of time.
There are many types of mud, but among the most well-known are the Dead Sea in Israel, glacial clay from the coast of British Columbia, Canada, Lake Baikal in Russia, Claire Mud from California, and volcanic mud from New Zealand. Until recently, Korea relied entirely on imports for its mud supply.
Made from high-quality sea mud harvested along the coastal shores near Boryeong Daecheon Beach, this mud powder and mud water extract are rich in beneficial compounds known for outstanding skin care benefits, including anti-aging properties and the removal of skin impurities. The products are manufactured under OEM agreements with leading Korean cosmetics companies and are quality-certified and sold by Boryeong City.
Mud has been used for skin care and the treatment of skin conditions since ancient times — from Cleopatra's famous mud beauty treatments to China's traditional white clay cosmetics known as baektoбун. Today, mud continues to be widely used in cosmetics ingredients, skin care treatments, fabric dyeing, and sauna therapies, exerting a broad influence across all aspects of human life.
Mud is generally rich in a variety of active ingredients, including natural minerals that help prevent skin aging. It is abundant in minerals that revitalize and add elasticity to the skin, helping to maintain a youthful, radiant complexion. Its colloidal and crystalline components also make it suitable for physical therapy methods such as sand baths and saunas, and its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties give it excellent effectiveness in treating external wounds.
A midsummer night beach performance featuring refreshing water cannons
A family-friendly mud experience space where children and guardians can enjoy safely together
Special evening hours: 07.24 (Fri) · 08.06 (Thu) 13:00–21:30, Break Time 17:00–18:00
Board a local bus to Daecheon Beach from in front of Daecheon Station. A taxi is also recommended if you are travelling in a group. · 06:30–22:07, every approx. 10 min
KTX · Janghang Line
Board a local bus to Daecheon Beach from the terminal. Extended service to the beach is available during the summer holiday season.
Taxis are available to the beach.
Intercity & express bus. Approx. 1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 20 min by express bus from Seoul
Cheonan-Asan Station → transfer to an intercity bus bound for Boryeong at Cheonan Terminal
Via KTX transfer
Address
Daecheon Beach area, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Mud Expo Plaza (Main Experience Zone) / Mud Plaza
Tickets are available both online (Tifun Korea) and on-site. Online sales are limited to 30% of the daily capacity; the remaining 70% are sold on-site. If online tickets are sold out, you may purchase them at the venue.
Bring your booking confirmation number to the dedicated online-booking counter on-site, where it will be exchanged for an entry wristband (handring).
One Boryeong Love Gift Voucher worth ₩5,000 is given on-site with every ticket purchased. (The voucher value is included in the payment amount.)
Lost tickets cannot be reissued or refunded, so please keep yours in a safe place. Transferring or reselling tickets through unofficial channels is illegal, and any resulting damages are the sole responsibility of the parties involved.
Adults holding a General Zone ticket may enter the Family Zone as a guardian accompanying a child. However, adults who purchased a Family Zone guardian ticket may not enter the General Zone.
Adults who are not accompanying a child as a guardian are not permitted to enter. A child must be present for entry.
Visitors holding a General Zone or Family Zone ticket may enter. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please rinse off all mud thoroughly with water before entering.
Visitors with a paid wristband (handring) may use the zone free of charge. Those without one can purchase access on-site for ₩3,000. (Not available during evening hours.)
The General Zone requires a minimum height of 140 cm for entry.
Yes. Visitors without a paid entry wristband (handring) will not be permitted to enter any paid zones.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes, as they may get muddy. Sandals, flip-flops, and sneakers are not permitted inside; shoes must be stored in the designated shoe lockers upon entry. (We are not responsible for lost shoes or valuables.)
Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the festival grounds. Smoking is also prohibited, and intoxicated individuals may be refused entry.
Pets are only permitted in the Pet Zone (Meong-Mud Zone) and may not enter the mud experience zones.
Illegal filming and hidden-camera photography are strictly prohibited and will be dealt with in accordance with applicable laws. All filming without prior authorization is restricted.
Temporary parking lots are available around Daecheon Beach, with daily parking fees of approximately ₩5,000 – ₩10,000. As the area can be very congested during the festival, we strongly recommend using public transportation.
Shower facility locations can be found on the 'Shower Room Guide' page of the official website. We recommend bringing your own toiletries and towel in advance.
Some purchases may require cash, and finding an ATM can take time, so it is a good idea to bring some cash with you before your visit.
Event Inquiries (Boryeong Festival & Tourism Foundation – Festival Tourism Division)
041-930-0891Payment & Refund Inquiries (Tifun Korea Co., Ltd.)
02-6227-6117Tourist Information Center (Daecheon Station)
041-932-2023041-930-0980Tourist Information Center (Mud Plaza)
041-930-0883Boryeong Festival & Tourism Foundation
https://mudfestival.or.kr/festival/view