2026 Recky's Mysterious Picnic

The event will be held from October 17 to 25, 2026, around Dotseom Marine Amusement Park in Changwon, at 275 Dotseom 1-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, and admission is free. The ferry to Dotseom costs 9,000 won during the event, while the Trace247 mission tour costs 5,000 won per person. The detailed information does not state whether separate reservations are required, so if you plan to use Trace247 and the yacht experience in advance, you should contact the organizers to confirm the process. Since no information has been found on whether previous editions were held before 2025 or on comparison data, it is not possible to definitively state what has changed. However, this year's schedule includes the free three-course Race247 and a yacht experience available only on October 24 and 25.

The nine-day 2026 schedule brings the 1980s–90s Dotseom picnic culture to Trace247

The 2026 event runs for nine days, from October 17 to 25, with operating hours from 11:00 to 17:00. It combines a retro concept that reinterprets the atmosphere of Dotseom picnics from the 1980s and 1990s with a lawn-square picnic zone and a map-based mission tour.

This edition includes a free picnic program, the free three-course Race247, paid Trace247, a yacht tour, hanbok experiences, and photo zones. Since information on whether previous editions were held, as well as their scale, fees, and location, has not been confirmed, increases or decreases compared with 2025 cannot be stated definitively. You should plan your schedule based only on the 2026 program currently confirmed.

The first step to reaching 275 Dotseom 1-gil is paying 9,000 won for the ferry

The event venue is at 275 Dotseom 1-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, and visitors reach it by taking a ferry to Dotseom Island. The ferry fare is 9,000 won during the 2026 event period only, while the regular fare is listed as 12,000 won.

Information on temporary shuttles and traffic controls during the event, as well as temporary parking lots and parking fees, has not been confirmed. The operating hours suggest that a day trip is possible, but you should not finalize your return time before checking the ferry schedule and return services.

Trace247 at 5,000 won and the three Race247 courses divide the Dotseom route

Trace247 is a web-based, mystery-solving mission tour that does not require a separate app installation. After registering at the information desk and receiving an identification item, participants move to designated locations to find clues, combine clues from around the island, and complete the final mission. The participation fee is 5,000 won per person.

Race247 is a map-based walking tour and orienteering program, with three courses available free of charge. Since it has not been confirmed whether English guidance or interpretation is provided, visitors who prefer navigating with a map itself may find it easier to access than missions that require reading Korean explanations.

In the lawn square, Rest in the Picnic operates with a camping and picnic theme, while Fun in the Picnic is an on-site, participatory recreation program based on a sports day and picnic concept. Play in the Picnic features a play zone with recreational props, and Melody in the Picnic includes a small concert and harmony concert. The Suspicious Snack Bar pop-up is scheduled to promote the Gyeongsangnam-do Tourism Business Support Center and tourism startups.

The yacht experience costs 15,000 won per person and is scheduled to operate for only two days, from October 24 to 25, 2026. The event information lists the experience as suitable for all ages, but detailed operating times for the hanbok experience and photo zones have not been released.

Check these details before paying 15,000 won for the 2026 yacht experience

The reservation methods, detailed times by date, and policies for operation, cancellation, and refunds in case of rain for Trace247 and the yacht experience have not been confirmed. There are also no published guidelines explaining how the mission tour and lawn-square programs will change in rainy weather, so on days when the weather is uncertain, ask whether the event will operate before setting out.

Wheelchair and stroller accessibility, as well as foreign-language guidance, has not been confirmed. Travelers who require English explanations or need advance assurance of accessibility along the island routes may find it difficult to finalize plans based only on the current information. Traffic controls and temporary shuttles during the event also require separate confirmation for the same reason.

The event inquiry phone number is 0507-1393-7113. Before departing, call this number to confirm Trace247 and yacht reservation availability, the ferry return schedule, rainy-weather operating policies, and parking locations all at once, then finalize your itinerary.

• Do I need to reserve Trace247 in advance? — The detailed information does not state whether separate reservations are required or explain how to reserve, so confirm with the inquiry number, 0507-1393-7113.
• How much does it cost to use the ferry and mission tour together? — During the 2026 event period, the ferry costs 9,000 won and Trace247 costs 5,000 won per person.
• How are Race247 and Trace247 different? — Race247 is a free, three-course, map-based walking tour, while Trace247 is a 5,000-won-per-person mission tour in which participants combine clues without installing an app.
• When is the yacht experience available? — It operates only from October 24 to 25, 2026, and costs 15,000 won per person.