The 29th Boryeong Mud Festival is underway at Daecheon Beach and Boryeong Mud Expo Plaza. The event opened on July 24 and is scheduled to continue through August 9, with expanded activity zones and evening programming.
What has been independently confirmed
AP photographed visitors at the festival in Boryeong on July 25. Korea JoongAng Daily reported the July 24–August 9 schedule, the venues, and this year’s expanded program. This English version limits its factual claims to information supported by those reports.
How this year’s program is structured
The festival includes general, family, and water-park zones. Reported additions include a sea-view mud infinity pool and self-massage mud tubs. Evening programming includes DJ and EDM sets, a drone light show, and live performances. Check the official on-site schedule for the date-specific program before travelling.
Useful schedule checks
Stripes Korea’s guide lists experience-zone hours as 1–6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. It also says the experience zones are closed on August 5 for safety inspections. The festival’s scheduled final day is August 9.
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