When and where
Next edition: The date for next year is not confirmed yet; the festival is usually held in July / August.
When: Early to mid August
Rule: Lunar calendar. Variable. 2026: 1-12 August (18th Lamphun Longan and Chamber of Commerce fair); 2027 not known.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Lamphun Longan Fair
Lamphun is Thailand's longan city, and the annual fair in August celebrates the harvest of this sweet 'dragon eye' fruit. There is a longan-queen contest, parades with floats, bargains on fresh and dried fruit and performances. Orchards surround the city and can be visited. Combine it with Wat Phra That Hariphunchai and the quiet old town. It is a good chance to taste and buy fresh fruit and local products.
Getting there
Lamphun is about 26 km from Chiang Mai; bus or songthaew.
Highlights
- Longan parade Floats decorated with longans and flowers.
- Fresh and dried fruit Buy fruit, jam and snacks direct from growers.
- Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Combine with the old temple in the town centre.
Tips for Lamphun Longan Fair
- Check the date with the municipality; it is not fixed yet.
- Bring cash for fruit.
- It is rainy season: bring an umbrella.
Lamphun Longan Fair on the map
Pinch to zoom; tap a point for more info. Open circles: approximate location.
The location on the map is approximate.
The map shows central Lamphun; the fair is in or near the city.
Frequently asked questions about Lamphun Longan Fair
When is Lamphun Longan Fair in 2026?
Lamphun Longan Fair falls in 2026 on 1–12 August, at Lamphun city. Rule: Early to mid August. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see Lamphun Longan Fair?
Watch it best at Lamphun city. Floats decorated with longans and flowers. Lamphun is about 26 km from Chiang Mai; bus or songthaew. Buy fruit, jam and snacks direct from growers. Highlight: Wat Phra That Hariphunchai – Combine with the old temple in the town centre.
What should I bring or wear to Lamphun Longan Fair?
Check the date with the municipality; it is not fixed yet. Bring cash for fruit. It is rainy season: bring an umbrella. Highlight: Longan parade – Floats decorated with longans and flowers. Highlight: Fresh and dried fruit – Buy fruit, jam and snacks direct from growers.
Festivals near Lamphun city
- Bo Sang Umbrella Festival 20 km as the crow flies
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival 25 km as the crow flies
- Inthakin City Pillar Festival, Chiang Mai 25 km as the crow flies
- Songkran (Thai New Year) 25 km as the crow flies
- Yi Peng (Chiang Mai lantern festival) 25 km as the crow flies
Also in July / August
- Akha Swing Festival
- Asarnha Bucha
- Nan Boat Races
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival