Phuket, the island jewel of the Andaman Sea, hosts many festivals and special events throughout the year. See below for a complete calendar from Songkran, Thailand's water festival, to Chinese New Year. Come and celebrate with us!

Songkran Festival
April 12 – 15
Thailand's most famous festival celebrates the Thai New Year. Prepare to join in the fun and get very wet or stay indoors! A loud, boisterous festival that features a lot of water throwing in the streets.
Location: Phuket Town
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Turtle Releasing Festival
April 13
Part of the Thai New Year celebrations. Songkran Day has traditionally been a time for Thais to let free birds, fishes, tortoises and turtles, and this tradition has now become an opportunity to raise environmental awareness. In 2006 the festival featured Miss Thailand Universe 2005 Charnanporn “Nong Nod” Rosjan. Turtle release is centred mainly at Bang Tao, Nai Yang and Mai Khao beaches]
Location: Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Phuket Bike Week
April 14 – 15
Get to see an amazing collection of Harleys, Hondas and superbikes at this annual event. Music, contests, parties and charity rides around the island. Fun for bikers and hangers-on alike.
Location: Patong Beach, Phuket
Contact: Sumon (+66(0)8-1691-9346) or Mr. Good (+66(0)8-1691-5758)
Website: www.phuketbikeweek.com

Phuket International Cricket Sixes Tournament
April 19 - 22
2007 will mark the fourth annual Phuket Cricket Sixes Tournament. All of the participants had an absoltue ball in 2006 and 2007 promises to bring even more top international players to the island. Some of the big names from 2006 are: former Test cricket player Trevor Chappell (Australia) and greats Adam Hollioake and Alan Mullaly (England). The Phuket Sixes is fast becoming a major stop on the Asian cricket circuit.
Location: Karon Municipal Stadium, Phuket
Email: media@phuketsixes.com
Website: www.phuketsixes.com

Phuket International 10s Rugby Tournament
May 26 – 27
Don’t miss your chance to catch some live rough-and-tumble rugby action at Karon Beach, in the annual Phuket International Rugby 10s Tournament. This year's event has attracted 20 teams from around the world, each vying for the Clive Williamson Memorial Trophy.
Free entry for spectators at the Karon municipal stadium.
Location: Karon Municipal Stadium, Karon Beach, Phuket
Contact: Phuket Vagabonds RFC Tel. +66(0)8-1892-0093
Email: phuketvagabondsrfc@yahoo.co.uk

Visakha Puja
May 31
This is the holiest of all the auspicious Buddhist religious days, marking the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha. All over the country, Thais visit the temples to listen to sermons by revered monks and make merit. Shortly after sunset, candlelit circumambulations take place around major temples.
Location: Nationwide
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Seafood Festival
May 2007
Seafood Festival, held around May yearly, is designed to publicise the delicious seafood of Phuket and attract visitors during the rainy season. Activities include a Marine Tourism Resources Parade, seafood stalls, demonstrations of regional cuisines and cultural shows.
Location: Patong Beach
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Kalim Surfing Contest
June 2 -3
The third annual Phuket Boardriders Kalim Beach Surf Competition was held on June 2nd and 3rd  at Kalim reef on the north end of Patong Bay. Up to 48 local and visiting surfers took part in the event with prizes being awarded to the top 4 finishers. 
Location: Kalim Beach, Phuket
Website: www.phuketboardriders.com

Amazing Thailand Grand Sale
June 16 – August 15
The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, Thailand's shopping extravaganza offers world-class shopping, a diverse selection of quality products and services, special discounts of up to 50% and promotional offers being extended by participating department stores and retail outlets along designated ‘Shopping Streets' in Bangkok and the popular tourist destinations of Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, Hat Yai and Songkhla.
Shopping Streets: Thalang Road, Phang Nga Road, Ong Sam Phai Road, Rasada Road, Taweewongse Road,  Rathuthit Road (Patong Beach)
Shopping Centers: Central Festival Phuket, Robinson Department Store, Ocean Shopping Mall, Index Living mall
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th
Website: www.thailandgrandfestival.com/festival.asp?festID=434

2nd Phuket International Marathon
June 17
After the great success of the inaugural event more than 4,000 participants are expected to join the race with start and finish at Laguna Phuket.There will be a 2-Day expo where runners can pick-up their race kits and sponsors promote their products. The highly praised Pasta Party will be even bigger and better and runners can again expect a five star buffet prepared by Laguna Beach Resort.
Online registration will open on 1 October 2006 with early bird rates for all races until 30 April 2007. Accommodation specials presented by Go Thailand Tours are also available.
Contact: Tel. +66(0)-2236-2931
Website: www.phuketmarathon.com

Tasar World Championship
Jul 2 – 11
This core group represents over 50 years of Tasar sailing experience and participation in countless state, national and international Tasar events, both as competitors and organisers. We hope to use this experience to ensure the smooth running of the regatta and enjoyment of all participants.
Location: Cape Panwa, Makham Bay, Chalong Bay, Phuket
Website: www.tasarworlds.com
Email: info@tasar.org

Phuket Race Week
July 19 - 22
A week of international-standard yacht racing, off Phuket’s east coast. Plenty of social activities throughout the week.
Location: Chalong Bay, Phuket
Contact: Andy Dowden Tel. +66(0)8-1892-7670
Website: www.phuketraceweek.com

Khao Phansa and Arsanha Puja (Buddhist Lent)
July 29 - 30
Khao Phansa, or the Buddhist Lent, is the time when all Buddhist monks must stay in their temples. In Ubon Ratchathani, a unique festival is held each year that highlights the skills of talented local artisans as well as displays of religious devotion. Elaborately carved beeswax candles of various sizes and shapes are exhibited in high-spirited processions around the city before being presented to local temples.
Location: Nationwide
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Halal Food, Hilal Town Festival
July 2007
A celebration of Phuket's Muslim community, the Halal Food, Hilal Town festival takes place near Kokchanasuk in Thalang. Highlights include a display of products from all over southern Thailand, a history show by university students, a fashion show, a Quran reading contest, bird singing competitions, and many more activities.
Location: Heroines' monument, Thalang, Phuket
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

The Queen's Birthday Celebrations
August 12
On the auspicious occasion of the royal birthday of Her Majesty the Queen, homes and public buildings throughout the Kingdom are decorated with glittering fairy lights as an expression of reverence and loyalty to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Around Bangkok, Ratchadamnoen Avenue, the area around the Grand Palace, and other historical landmarks and monuments are adorned with coloured lights and magnificent ornaments.
Location: Nationwide
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Por Tor Festival
August 22 - September 3
The "Hungry Ghosts" festival, an important merit-making event for ethnic Chinese. Special food, flowers and candles are presented to the ancestors' altars in order to feed the ghosts that have been released from hell for the month. Colorful cakes in the shape of turtles are made and put on display. Since turtles symbolize longevity, worshippers believe that making such an offering will help extend the length of their lives.
Location: Phuket Town, Phuket
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Phuket Surfing Contest
September 2007
Claiming the distinction of being only the 5th surfing competition ever held in the Kingdom, the 2006 Phuket Surfing Contest has divisions for people – and boards – of all shapes and sizes. Sure, Phuket isn't known as a surfing destination, but rideable waves can be found during this time of year. Besides, it's Phuket – how much of an excuse do you need?
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Website: www.phuketsurfingcontest.com

Vegetarian Festival
October 11 - 19
Celebrated by Phuket's Chinese community, this festival starts on the first day of the ninth Chinese lunar month (usually in October) and continues for 9 days. Lots of body piercing and strange processions of people under trances. Part of a cleansing ritual which involves many local residents. Excellent vegetarian food on sale in the streets., 2007
Location: Phuket Town
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Phuket International Mountain Beach Marathon
October 21
All run starts at Karon Circle and runs along the beachside road of Karon and Kata beach to the lighthouse near the famous Phromthep Cape.
Location: Karon – Promthep Cape, Phuket
Website: www.phuketmarathon.org

Patong Carnival (Phuket Carnival)
November 1
Loud and colourful. Lots of visual entertainment and fun for visitors. Each year is slightly different, but the festival includes a parade, shows and concerts. Bangla Rd is lit up and turned into a walking street with food stalls, stage shows and other entertainment. Marks the start of the official high season in Phuket.
Location: Patong Beach, Phuket
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Phuket Travel Fair
November 1
Phuket Travel Fair was first initiated in 1985 at Patong to welcome in the tourist season and designed to foster co-operation among tourism-related operators both in the private and public sectors. Many colourful and interesting activities are organised, such as merit-making in the morning, water sports contests, a Miss Visitor Contest, among others.
Location: Patong Beach, Phuket
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Loy Kratong or Full Moon Day
November 24
Held each year to venerate the river spirits with gifts of Krathongs. Made of banana leaves, and decorated with incense and candles, thousands of these beautiful boats light up the night as they float down rivers and canals, and across lakes and oceans, on the night of the full moon. Events held at all of Phuket's major beaches and in Phuket Town. A truly stunning event.
Location: Phuket Town
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Phuket Soccer 7s
November 24 - 25
The 4th Annual Phuket Soccer 7s tournament looks to pack the pitch with a football flurry. A sporting-competition-slash-social-event, 40 teams from 10 countries struggle through 14-minute games, then relive the glory of the past afternoon in the nearby watering holes. Boasting zero prize money and none of that sticky offsides nonsense, this is guaranteed to be a fun battle for bragging rights.
Location: Karon Stadium
Website: www.soccer7s.reperages-thailand.com

British Business Association Charity Golf Tournament
November 2007
Good fun for a good cause. Every year the British Business Association of Phuket (BBAP), in conjunction with Blue Canyon Country Club, holds a Golf Tournament to benefit Childwatch Phuket, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse in all its forms and assisting and educating underprivileged children. The tournament is open to all and it's a great chance to help out Phuket's youth while enjoying one of the finest golf courses in all of Asia.
Location: Blue Canyon Country Club
Email: chill@bbap.org
Website: www.bbap.org

21st Phuket King's Cup Regatta
December 1 -8
The most exciting event on the island's sporting calendar. The regatta attracts yachts from all over the world to enter the races from Phuket to the neighboring islands. A great competition and great fun throughout the week. This year is the 21st annual.
Location: Phuket
Website: www.kingscup.com
Email: info@kingscup.com

Laguna Phuket Triathlon
December 2
The annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon is an exciting event that attracts top athletes from all over the world. The race starts with a 1.8km swim followed by a cycle along a 55km course up a coastal road, and ends with a 12km run.
Location: Laguna Phuket resort
Contact: Laguna Phuket Triathlon Tel. +66(0)-7632-4416 Ext 103, Fax. +66(0)-7632-4061
Website: www.lagunaphuket.com/triathlon/
Email: triathlon@lagunaphuket.com

King's Birthday Celebration
December 5
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch, is well beloved and deeply respected by all Thais, old and young. The occasion of His Majesty's royal birthday provides loyal subjects with the opportunity to express their reverence. All over the country, buildings and homes are elaborately decorated and the area around the Grand Palace is spectacularly illuminated.
Location: Nationwide
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Phuket Invitational Superyacht Rendezvous
December 19 - 20
As if yacht's weren't super enough, this exclusive (hence the word 'invitational') event sees the biggest, fanciest, most expensive yachts on this side of the planet floating into Phuket's ports for a little pre-Christmas party. There are cocktail parties, gala dinners, and presumably some sailing is worked in, too.
Location: Amanpuri Resort, Phuket
Contact: Tel. +66(0)-7634-0406, 7634-0932, Fax. +66(0)-7629-2242
Website: www.phuket-invitational.com

Phuket Countdown 2007
December 31, 2007 - January 01, 2008
New Year Countdown festivities include food festival, gifts festival and shopping streets featuring sales of OTOP products, demonstrations of fruit-carving and other local crafts, music festival and New Year Countdown and fireworks display.
Location: Phuket
Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office Tel. +66(0)-7621-2213, 7621-1036, 7621-7138, Fax. +66(0)-7621-3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th

Phuket International Marine Expo (PIMEX)
December, 2007
Complimenting the King's Cup Regatta is this world famous marine and boat show. 1,800 square metres of boats, marine equipment and displays including product launches and on water displays. Buyers, brokers and yacht owners from all over the Asia-Pacific region converge for this outstanding show.
Location: Boat Lagoon, Phuket
Website: www.phuketboatshow.com