Yasothon Rocket Festival 2026

Yasothon Rocket Festival 2026

Get ready for one of Thailand's most explosive and vibrant traditions! Here is the complete itinerary for the Yasothon Rocket Festival (Bun Bang Fai) 2026.

- Friday, May 8, 2026
1:00 PM | The Rocket Showcase: Beautifully decorated and traditional rockets will be on display along Chaeng Sanit Road (starting from the Provincial Hall).
7:00 PM | Opening Night Festivities: * Cheerleading competitions.
"Thida Bang Fai Ko" (Miss Rocket) Pageant at the main stage.
Spectacular Light, Color, and Sound show.

 - Saturday, May 9, 2026 (Grand Parade Day)
7:30 AM | Royal Trophy Procession and a traditional dance performance to pay respects at the City Pillar Shrine.
10:00 AM | Folk Chant Competition (Kaap Seung): Traditional chanting performances by local residents and youth at the Yasothon Municipality Dome Stage.
3:30 PM | Grand parade assembly of ornate rockets and folk dance troupes.
4:00 PM | Official Opening Ceremony:
The Grand Parade of decorative and traditional rockets.
Folk dance performances throughout the city.
Judging Points: In front of the Main Office, BAAC Bank, and Wat Sri Traiphum.

- Sunday, May 10, 2026 (The Launch Day)
7:00 AM | Rocket crews report to the launch site for safety inspections.
8:00 AM | Opening Launch: The Governor of Yasothon and the Mayor lead the "First Launch" and the "Sacred Prediction Rocket" ceremony.
All Day | The Big Launch: High-flying rocket competitions and "Fancy Parachute" rockets taking to the skies.
4:00 PM | Award ceremony for all competitions and the official closing ceremony.

 Note: Schedule is subject to change as appropriate.