The festivals of Phuket

Posted by Andaman Sam on June 24th, 2010 filed in Partying

While vibrant festivals are held all over Thailand, they often seem to be at their biggest and brightest and people travel to Phuket from all over Thailand as well as much further afield to witness the fun of these special events. As well as national festivals, Phuket has a number of its own unique festivals. Here are just a few of the highlights:

Phuket Gay Mardi Gras Festival

Usually held in April, this festival mainly takes place around Patong and features a vibrant parade of ladyboys wearing wild costumes.

Phuket Bike Week

Bikers from all over Thailand parading through parts of Phuket and the festival features a week of events related to motorbikes.

Phuket Race Week

One of two sailing regattas that are held in Phuket, this event attracts international racing class yachts as well plus lots of local amateurs at the Evanson Resort Marina.

Phuket Fireworks display

This spectacular affair is best enjoyed from the top of Rung Hill near Phuket town.

Phuket Annual Vegetarian festival

One of Phuket’s weirdest and wildest festivals features parades through the streets and stalls selling delicious vegetarian food for a total of ten days in October.

Patong Carnival

Put on your glad rags and join in the fun of this lively festival, which features parades, beauty competitions, water sports and plenty of eating and drinking in central Patong over a weekend in early November.