2025 Boryeong Mud Festival

🎉 2025 Boryeong Mud Festival – Festival Overview

• Location: Mud Expo Plaza on Daecheon Beach (2282, Sinheuk-dong, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do)
• Dates: July 25 – August 10, 2025
• Time: 1:00PM to 18:00PM(Mon-Thur), 10:00AM to 18:00PM(Fri-Sun)
• Theme: Mud, Music, and Wellness at the Beach
• Highlight: Massive mud‑experience zones with giant mud pools, slides, beauty treatments & competitions; family and pet zones; adventure attractions like sky bikes and jeep tracks; plus headline K‑Pop events—Mnet M Countdown on August 7 and K‑Pop Super Live on August 9—set against the scenic beach and capped by the Black Eagles aerobatic air show
• Website: BoryeongMudFestival
• Instagram: @mudfestival_korea
• Facebook: Boryeong Mud Festival in Korea

 

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🧭 Key Attractions

1. Mud Experience Zone & Water Fun

• Dive into massive mud pools, race down giant mud slides, and take part in activities like mud wrestling, obstacle courses, mud volleyball, and themed challenges like the “Mud Mob Scene.”
• Enjoy water-park style fun with the mud water park, inflatable slides, and hands-on colored mud painting and face/body art.

2. Live Performances & Special Events

• Catch a full lineup of daily concerts, EDM parties, busking stages (like Busking Festa and Mud on the Beach), and genre-themed nights.
• Major headliners include Mnet M Countdown on August 7 and the K-POP Super Live broadcast (KBS2) on August 9 – featuring top K-Pop artists in spectacular live shows.

3. Beach & Air Shows

• Experience the thrilling Black Eagles aerobatic air show, with dynamic loops and sky-high formations over Daecheon Beach.
• Marvel at drone light shows in the evenings, painting the night sky with digital artistry.

5. Wellness, Beauty & Local Culture

• Try mud-based spa treatments – including mud packs, massages, acupuncture, and beauty care using the region’s nutrient-rich mud.
• Browse the Boryeong Specialties Market and Youth booths, showcasing local products, crafts, and cosmetics made with Boryeong mud.

6. Family- & Pet-Friendly Zones

• A Family Zone, water-park area, and even pet-friendly spaces allow visitors of all ages (and furry friends!) to join the muddy fun safely.

 

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🕒 Tips for Visitors

✅ Before You Go

• Book festival tickets online: as soon as possible – offline weekend sales may sell out and lines can be long
• Reserve early: Lodging in Boryeong fills up fast during the festival (especially weekends). Reserve hotels or pensions as least 1-2 months in advance.
• Bring a waterproof pouch: Essential for protecting your phone, cash, and ID. Many stalls sell them on-site too.
• Wear old clothes and flip-flops: Everything will get completely muddy. Choose items you don’t mind throwing away.

✅ What to Pack

• Towel, change of clothes, and plastic bag for muddy gear.
• Sunscreen – the beach sun is strong even when covered in mud.
• Waterproof camera if you want muddy action shots.

✅ During the Festival

• Arrive early to beat crowds and make the most of your ticket (usually valid for one day)
• Use lockers: Available at the venue for storing valuables or fresh clothes.
• Hydrate often: It’s hot and active – water stations are available throughout the site
• Shower zones are available after mud activities (usually paid, so bring some cash)
• Respect non-mud zones like food stalls, shops, and beauty product booths.

✅ Things to Avoid

• Don’t wear contact lenses in the mud – it’s not clean and could cause eye infections.
• Don’t bring expensive or irreplaceable items – things can get lost or broken in the chaos.
• Avoid mud areas if you have open cuts or sensitive skin; the mud is natural but may cause irritation for some.

✅ Extra Pro Tips

• Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
• Combine with sightseeing: Visit Muchangpo Beach, Gaehwa Art Park, or the Boryeong Coal Museum nearby.
• Festival tickets often include access to all mud zones but not concerts – check in advance if you want concert seats or VIP options.
• Some areas (like the Family Zone) have restricted entry, so check signage or ask a staff member if you’re unsure.

 

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🎟️Admission Fee

The mud experience zones at Daecheon Beach are ticketed, and prices vary by age group and day of the week:

• Adults (ages 20–64):
  ₩10,000 on weekdays (Monday to Thursday)
  ₩14,000 on weekends (Friday to Sunday)

• Teenagers (height over 140 cm):
  ₩9,000 on weekdays
  ₩12,000 on weekends

• Family Zone (for parents with children ages 3 to 9):
  Adults: ₩5,000 on weekdays / ₩7,000 on weekends
  Children: ₩9,000 on weekdays / ₩11,000 on weekends

• Group discounts (20 people or more):
  Adults can enter at ₩9,000 on weekdays and ₩12,000 on weekends.

Note:
– Additional fees may apply for showers and lockers (typically ₩2,000 to ₩4,000 depending on the size).

– Online tickets are limited to 30% of daily capacity. For popular days like weekends or concert dates, it’s strongly recommended to book tickets in advance.

– Bring a valid ID if you qualify for discounts (e.g. Boryeong resident, senior, veteran)

– Family Zone tickets only allow parent access with specific child attendees; adult Regular tickets allow entry into both zones.

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🚆 How to Get There (from Seoul / Airport)

From Seoul:

• Express Bus (Central City Terminal → Boryeong Bus Terminal)
  Travel time: ~2 hours 10 minutes, fare: ₩18,900; buses depart every 30–60 minutes

• Train (Korail via Yongsan → Daecheon Station)
  Duration: ~2 hours 40 minutes; ticket price: ₩11,700–₩17,400. From the station: ~5-minute walk or short taxi ride to Daecheon Beach

• Shuttle Bus Day Tours
  Providers like Trazy and Klook operate round‑trip festival shuttle buses departing from Seoul (e.g. Hongik University Station, Myeongdong) around 8 AM, returning around 8–10 PM. Cost typically around ₩60,000 (~US$60–70), including festival admission, locker rental, and staff assistance

From Incheon Airport:

• Either bus+transfer via Seoul Central City Terminal (~4h 15m, ₩30,000–₩40,000)

• Or train route via Seoul + Daecheon (Mugunghwa/KTX) (~4h 54m, ₩20,000–₩40,000)

Bonus scenic option:

• The G-Train (West Gold Tourist Train) operates from Yongsan Station to Daecheon Beach via coastal stops and can be a relaxed tourist route to the festival