The city-pillar merit festival at Wat Chedi Luang in mid-May draws flower offerings, Lanna processions and a local food market of northern snacks and sweets.
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Dates and details checked August 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Chiang Mai around 13 to 19 May 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
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Inthakin City Pillar Festival runs 13 to 19 May. These are the food tours and tastings in Chiang Mai to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 4 hours
Feast on 15+ tastings on a food tour around the street eats and markets of Chiang Mai led by a professional foodie guide on a songtheaw truck.
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Explore Chiang Mai's colorful night food markets on this 2.5-hour evening food tour of the city. Bring a good appetite as you sample a minimum of 8 dishes. Hotel pick-...
3.5 - 7 hours
Cook authentic Thai food in Chiang Mai with Grandma. Visit a market, explore our large organic farm, feed chickens, collect eggs & mushrooms, and make dishes like Pad ...
Chiang Mai's great November festival floats krathong on the Ping and lanterns into the sky, with walking-street stalls piling up khanom and grilled snacks.
Thailand's April new-year water festival is wildest around the Chiang Mai moat, where vendors set up early with grilled meats, eggs on a stick and drinks.
8-17 May 2027
Rochester Lilac Festival
Rochester
20 May 2027
Rotterdam Food Festival
Rotterdam
29 May 2027
Salon Sauvignon Ljubljana
Ljubljana
28-30 May 2027
San Jose Greek Festival
San Jose
16-17 May 2027
South Manchester Food and Drink Festival
Manchester
29-30 May 2027
Tallinn Craft Beer Weekend (TCBW)
Tallinn
