OCT 2026 Royal Longboat Races and Wax Castle Festival



Monday, October 19, 2026: Preparation for the beeswax castle making ceremony at the beeswax castle making area. (appears to be when castles are assembled.)

  Tuesday, October 20 - through Sunday, October 25, 2026: Cultural viewing and beeswax castle performances at the Government Center. Community products and goods for sale. Light and Sound Show of Sakon Nakhon City, Safe Food Festival, 

 Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 9:00 AM: Grandfather's Painting Ceremony, Continuing the Longboat Racing Tradition at the King Rama V Monument Plaza, 6:00 PM: Opening Ceremony at the King Rama V Monument Plaza. 

 Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 AM: Grandfather's Bai Sri Ceremony at the King Rama V Monument Plaza, 1:00 PM: Grandfather's Traditional Isaan Water Blessing Ceremony at the King Rama V Monument Plaza. 

 Friday, October 23 – Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 AM: Longboat Racing Competition. "Racing for the Royal Trophy" at Nong Han Boat Racing Track, 1:00 PM. Traditional Sakon Nakhon Muay Thai Dance Competition at the King Rama V Monument Plaza, 

 Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:00 PM. Beehive Castle Princess Competition at the King Rama V Monument Plaza, 

 Sunday, October 25, 2026, 5:00 PM. Opening Ceremony and Beehive Castle Parade with Light and Sound at Nong Pekka Intersection, 7:30 PM. Beehive Castle Offering Ceremony at Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Worawihan, 8:00 PM. Sakon Fight Activity, Sakon Nakhon. 

 Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 AM. Merit-making and alms-giving on the End of Buddhist Lent Day at Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Worawihan, 7:30 AM. Announcement of Results.
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