Yasothon Rocket Festival 2026: Official Schedule.
Friday 8 May - Sunday 10 May 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: Cheer leading 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.
Source TAT Ubon
Some GTR threads on rocket festivals
(Bike Party/ Bong Fai Festival - Yasathon 11-12 May)
(GT-Riders ON FOOT,Pictures)
(https://www.gt-rider.com/se-asia-motorcycling/threads/si-sa-ket-rocket-festival)
Friday 8 May - Sunday 10 May 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: Cheer leading 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.
Source TAT Ubon
Some GTR threads on rocket festivals
(Bike Party/ Bong Fai Festival - Yasathon 11-12 May)
(GT-Riders ON FOOT,Pictures)
(https://www.gt-rider.com/se-asia-motorcycling/threads/si-sa-ket-rocket-festival)
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