Does Korea have any mud festivals in autumn?

Does Korea have any mud festivals in autumn? - Toilet Sign in a Park

I've just learnt about the Boryeong Mud Festival, which sounds kind of cool. Unfortunately, it's held in late July (21 July to 30 July in 2017), which Wikivoyage describes as being fairly hot and humid, which is fine for the mud festival but not for other tourism.

Does South Korea have any mud festivals during autumn? They should be suitable for adults, as opposed to mainly aimed at children. If I have to define a "Mud festival", it'd be getting muddy in some way that's more chaotic than merely receiving a mud facial.

This forum post suggests that there's other festivals, but doesn't give any details:

There are other mud festivals in Korea, but they don't carry the same image as a drunken frat party. They also don't attract foreigners. Coincidence?

Theoretical answers that mud festivals around the world are usually in summer, and therefore unlikely to occur in autumn in Korea, are welcome.






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Why do Koreans celebrate the mud festival?

In 1996, a Korean cosmetic company was busy making cosmetics utilizing the rich minerals, germaniums, and bentonites available in the mud of the Boryeong mud flats. The Boryeong Mud Festival was the brainchild of this company who initiated the festival to promote their cosmetic products among the masses.

Where does the Korean mud festival take place?

The festival takes place on Korea's west coast at Daecheon Beach in Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do, just a few hours south of Seoul. Daecheon Beach is the largest beach on Korea's west coast and is well known for its nutrient-rich mud that has health benefits for the skin.

What is the most popular festival in South Korea?

Top Festivals in South Korea
  • Sakura season in South Korea.
  • Seoul Lantern Festival.
  • Jeju Fire Festival.
  • Boryeong Mud Festival.
  • Gochang Green Barley Field Festival.


Who celebrates the mud festival?

Since 1998, South Korea has been annually hosting one of the wildest festivals around, wherein glorious mud becomes your new clothing.




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