One of Phetchaburiโs most colourful traditional festivals returns this March.
The annual ox cart racing competition 2026 and Ban Lat 109 Years Temple Fair will take place from 27โ31 March at Thung Jang Subdistrict, Ban Lat District, Phetchaburi Province.
The event celebrates a long-standing local tradition, with decorated ox cart parades and thrilling racing competitions forming the highlight of the five-day fair. Races will include speed, endurance and pair events, drawing competitors and spectators from across the province.
Alongside the racing, visitors can enjoy:
โข Traditional decorated ox cart parade
โข Local folk music performances and cultural shows
โข Ban Lat red palm sugar exhibition
โข Local food and community products from Phetchaburi
โข Palm sugar cooking competition and product contest
โข Greased pole climbing competition
โข Tug-of-war competition
The fair marks 109 years of the Ban Lat temple tradition and offers a glimpse into rural life and heritage in Phetchaburi.
If youโre looking for something different this March, this is a great opportunity to experience one of the provinceโs most distinctive local events.