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The Khon Kaen Silk Festival will take place from November 29 to December 10, 2026 in the city of Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen Province, at the open area in front of the provincial hall. The program includes exhibitions and competitions related to silk and local culture, a Red Cross fair, OTOP products, and cultural performances. The “Phuk Siao” tradition is part of the festival’s name.
Before you travel, check the opening hours and participation conditions with the organizer: they are not listed in official publications. To plan your visit, you can check the Isan events guide and the Thailand events and holidays calendar, which lists other events in the region and the country.
When and where
The festival will take place from November 29 to December 10, 2026. The dates are given in a publication from the Queen Sirikit Sericulture Center in Khon Kaen, which describes an international silk festival, the Phuk Siao tradition, and the province’s Red Cross fair. The message can be read on the official page of the Sericulture Center.
The venue is in front of the Khon Kaen provincial hall, in Mueang Khon Kaen. The street address is not given in official materials. Opening hours have not been published either, so before setting out, check the venue location and schedule with the organizer.
What’s on the program
Official materials list a silk exhibition and competitions related to silk production and local products. These include contests in silk reeling and in cooking dishes made with mulberries and silk. An exhibition of fabrics bearing the royal “Peacock” mark is also listed. A detailed day-by-day schedule is not provided.
The provincial public relations office reports on the Red Cross fair, cultural activities, and the showcase of OTOP products, which are locally made goods. The program also includes a silk exhibition and activities connected with the veneration of Phra That Si Rodom. Cultural performances and events are planned near this site. Details are published on the official page of Khon Kaen Province.
So the program brings together silk exhibitions, competitions, and cultural events. Performance and competition times have not been published; if a specific item matters to you, check the schedule before your trip.
Participation conditions
Official materials do not say whether a ticket is needed, what the entry conditions are, or whether advance registration is required. The price has also not been announced — check it with the organizer.
The publications found contain no clothing recommendations, list of things to bring, or directions to the venue. The street address and opening hours are not given either. Before traveling, check the route, schedule, and entry conditions with the organizer.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When will the Khon Kaen Silk Festival take place?
The festival is scheduled for November 29 to December 10, 2026. These dates are given in an official publication from the Queen Sirikit Sericulture Center in Khon Kaen. Daily opening hours have not been published.
Where will the festival be held?
The venue is in front of the Khon Kaen provincial hall, in Mueang Khon Kaen. The street address is not given in official materials. Before your trip, check the exact location with the organizer.
How much is admission?
Check the admission price and participation conditions with the organizer before your visit. It is also worth checking in advance whether advance registration is needed.
What is on the festival program?
The listed program includes silk and fabric exhibitions featuring the royal “Peacock” mark, and competitions in silk reeling and in cooking dishes made with mulberries and silk. It also includes a Red Cross fair, cultural activities, and a showcase of OTOP products. The schedule for individual events has not been published.
Conclusion
The Khon Kaen Silk Festival will bring together exhibitions, competitions, cultural activities, and a Red Cross fair at the venue in front of the provincial hall. If you plan to attend, check the opening hours and entry conditions with the organizer in advance.