2026 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival

Here is some important information for the 2026 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival in case you missed the individual posts.
09/11 (FRIDAY)
○ Boun Lai Heua Fai (Floating Fire Boat Festival)
• No entry fee after 7pm.
• Floaties available for donations
• RV and Tent Camping available
09/12 (SATURDAY - RACE DAY)
○ Lao Boat Racing Festival
• $20 Entry PER VEHICLE
• ALL VEHICLES REQUIRE PERMITS
VENDORS --
○ Food Vendors
• May only sell what you listed
• NO SALE OF ALCOHOL!
○ Merchandise & Non-profits
• NO FOOD OR DRINKS
• NO ALCOHOL
○ Setting up
• Friday (9/11): 7pm - 11pm
• Saturday (9/12): 6am - 8am
PARKING PERMITS ($20 per vehicle)
○ May be purchased ahead of time.
• Online (coming soon)
○ May be bought at entrance
• Designated lanes
○ Complementary permits for
• Teams (5 per team)
• Performers
• Vendors
° 2 for each food booth
° 1 for each merch booth
○ ALL VEHICLES must display permit
○ NO PARKING IN VENDOR AREA
LOUD MUSIC
○ Must not interfere with race announcer
○ Please check with staff before setting up
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS
○ Email: [email protected]
○ Message: Vatthanatham Lao Foundation
• Khamla Emanivong
• Chris Bounlangsy
• Alisak Sanavongsay
• Nana Sanavongsay