Chaiyaphum Festivals

Candle Festival

This festival is held in July. This Buddhist ceremony features a procession and a candle contest with candles as elaborate as those in the Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani.

Stonehenge

Chao Pho Phraya Lae Festival

This festival is held during January 12-20 every year. The festival’s highlight is a procession to pay homage to Phraya Lae, an elephant parade, shops selling many products, exhibitions, and a produce contest.

Krachiao Flower Festival

In June or July, wild Krachiao flowers (known as Siam Tulip) in the Pa Hin Ngam National Park are in full bloom. Besides getting lost in the scene of blossoming Krachiao flowers, visitors will be impressed by performances using local musical instruments such as the “Pong Lang” band, the Khaen (bamboo trumpet), and the Klong Seng (a local drum). To add more fun to the festival, visitors will enjoy the hand-made Krachiao Flowers cometition, a Kraiao flowers painting competition, exhibitions and mountain biking.