Festivals & Traditions of Uttaradit
The Phraya Phichai Dap Hak fair · Langsat-longkong festival · Laplae traditions
Uttaradit holds festivals and traditions throughout the year — hero commemorations, fruit fairs and local rites. If you like timing a trip around festivals and merit fairs, this article gathers what's on and when, so you can plan your trip to fit.
When Are Uttaradit's Festivals?
The province's biggest event is the 'Phraya Phichai Dap Hak and Red Cross Fair', held around January each year in front of the Provincial Hall and the Phraya Phichai Dap Hak monument, in remembrance of Uttaradit's hero. It features performances, market stalls and Red Cross activities. Read more about Phraya Phichai in our "Phraya Phichai Dap Hak" article.
Another long-awaited event is the 'Uttaradit Langsat, Sweet Longkong and OTOP Products Festival', held around September at the Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Stadium in front of the Provincial Hall, over about 10 days and nights. It coincides with the peak of langsat and longkong, with fruit contests, stalls of fresh and processed fruit, and local goods — a treat for any fruit lover.
In Laplae district there are also local traditions and temple merit fairs throughout the year, such as the merit fair at Wat Phra Thaen Sila At. Dates can shift from year to year, so it's best to check the latest schedule with the province or the Tourism Authority of Thailand before you travel.
Phraya Phichai fair
Around January
Langsat-longkong
Around September
Laplae traditions
Temple merit fairs, year-round
Note
Check the latest dates each year
A Year-Round Calendar of Uttaradit Festivals
Phraya Phichai Dap Hak & Red Cross Fair (around Jan)
The province's big event early in the year, in memory of Uttaradit's hero, with performances, market stalls and Red Cross activities in front of the Provincial Hall.
Langsat & Sweet Longkong Festival (around Sep)
A fruit fair celebrating the best of Uttaradit at the peak of langsat and longkong, over about 10 days and nights at the Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Stadium, with fruit contests and stalls.
Laplae fruit & durian season (May–Jul)
Not an official festival, but the high season when Laplae buzzes with Long-Lin durian and fresh fruit — perfect for visiting the orchards to taste the fruit.
Temple merit fairs in Laplae
Merit fairs at major temples such as Wat Phra Thaen Sila At, rotating through the local calendar — a close-up look at the community life of Laplae.
Local Thai-festival traditions
Big festivals like Songkran, Loy Krathong and the Buddhist Lent also bring community events to Laplae and Uttaradit, with the warm feel of a small town.
Check the schedule before you travel
Dates can change each year — check with Uttaradit province or the Tourism Authority of Thailand and plan your overnight stay to line up with the event.
Travel for the Festivals, Then Stay at Hua Dum Resort
Come to Uttaradit–Laplae for the festivals and stay at Hua Dum Resort in Laplae, easy to reach for both the city and the event grounds. Rooms from ฿450–600. Book ahead via LINE or call 099-5029339.