Nong Bua Lamphu Festivals and Events

Festivals and Events

Naresuan Maharaja and Nongbua Lampu Red Cross Fair

The fair is held annually between January 25-February 3 at Naresuan Maharaja Field, Amphoe Muang. The fair is very attractive with lots of merchandises.

Boon Khao Chee Festivals

The festyivals is held annually during the 13th-15th date of waxing moon in February at Wat Tham Suwan Kuha, Ban Kuha Pattana, Amphoe Suwan Kuha. The annual celebration and merit making of Amphoe Suwan Kuha features gigantic Khao Chee, local cuisine make from roasted sticky rice dipped in egg and sugar cane juice.

Tham Erawan Festival

The festivals is held between April 12-15 of each year at Hat None Yao, Amphoe None Sang. Buddhist will climb up the mountain and pay homage to the Buddha image in Tham Erawan.

Annual Festival of Pu Loop Shrine and Phra Wor Phra Ta Shrine

The rite is held annually on the first Wednesday and Thursday of May at Phra Wor Phra Ta Shrine and Pu Loop Shrine in Amphoe Muang.

Rocket Festivals of Amphoe Sri Boonruang

The lively festival is held annually on the fullmoon day of May at the field of Amphoe Sri Boonruang. Rocket in huge size, or Bang Fai Lan, will be decorated before launching high into the sky. The local festival of Sri Boonruang is one of 12 festivals of Northeastern Region. The rocket is assumed as the present for Phaya Thaen, the god who will make the rain for rice plantation.

Banana Fair

The fair is held between July 25-27 at Ban Suan Sawan, Tambon Wangthong, Amphoe Na Wang.

Tiew Hoi Hin-Kin Lam Yai Festival

The festival is held every Auguest 8-15 at community outlet of Ban Huay Dua, Amphoe Muang.

Namtok Thao To Festival

The annual festival is held very September 14-15 at Namtok Thao To Park, Amphoe Muang. Local products and souvenirs

Ban Kong Sawan Pottery Village หมู่บ้านหัตถกรรมปั้นหม้อบ้านโค้งสวรรค์

The vaillage is famed for its terra cotta products by traditional method which are available around the village and by the road. The village is located in Tambon None Tan, 17 kilometres from Nongbua Lampu City via highway 210.

Calathea Rice container (กระติ้บข้าวจากคล้า)

The village of Ban Huak, Tambon Sri Boonruang, Amphoe Sri Boonruang is famous for the race container weaved from calathea. Some 95% of the villagers thrive on this handicraft which mirrors their wisdom to benefit from natural material. How to get there: Use highway 228 (Nongbua Lampu-Sri Boonruang), then use Sri Boonruang-Phu Wiang Road ( Ban Huay Huak-Na Fai). The village is located on kilometres 8, some 35 kilometres from Nongbua Lampu City.

Kud Hae Silk (ผ้าไหมกุดแห่)

Silk cloth weaved by Lady Group of Tambon Kud Hae, Amphoe Na Klang is quite famous and won many national awards. Silk products from this group are 5-star product of Isan. The Silk cloth is available in various patterns. The group is led by Mrs Lamduan Nantasutha, for more information, call 0-7219-8231. How to get there: From Nongbua Lampu City, go to Amphoe Na Klang 35 kilometres away, then head to Ban Dan for two kilometres and turn right to Ban Kud Hae, 3 kilometres away.