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Patong Carnival (Phuket Carnival)Loud and colourful, this year's Patong Carnival will last 6 days. There will be three stages for live entertainment: at Loma Park, at the beach end of Soi Bangla and at the corner of Ruamjai Rd and Taweewong Rd. There will be colourful parades on the first and last day.. Bangla Rd is lit up and turned into a walking street
with food stalls, stage shows and other entertainment. Phuket Invitational Superyacht Rendezvous 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. February 2009Phuket International Blues Festival While the weather is cool the music gets
hot. The 3rd Annual Phuket Blues Festival promises to be another great time of
food, fun and, of course, music. The Rich Harper Blues Band is once again headlining
the collection of local and international acts. Phang Nga Bay Regatta The Phang
Nga Bay Regatta is Phuket's first major sailing event of the year. Speeding ships
knife through the Andaman Sea around Phang Nga, Krabi, and Phuket - only stopping
to sleep, eat, party, take in shows, socialize, and generally have good times. This time there prize money on offer, that should make things interesting.
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2009 will mark the sixth annual Phuket Cricket Sixes Tournament. All
of the participants had an absoltue ball in previous years, and 2009 promises
to bring even more top international players to the island. Some of the big names
from past years 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. Email media@phuketsixes.com. (Read
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April 2009: Karon Municipal Stadium, Phuket
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Phuket Bike Week
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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. More info at http://www.phuketbikeweek.com or by calling Sumon
(01-6919346) or Mr. Good (01-6915758).
April 2009: Patong Beach, Phuket
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Songkran
Festival 
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. Contact the Tourism Authority
of Thailand Phuket office (Tel: 076 212 213) for details. See photos of the Songkran
Festival in Phuket.
April 2009: Nationwide
April is a busy month for festivals in Phuket. Thai New Year (Songkran) also occurs in April, nationwide, so be sure to book your hotel in advance!!!
June 2009
2009 Laguna Phuket International Marathon
This year’s Laguna Phuket International Marathon, the fourth, is expected to attract some 4,000 competitors, of whom 1,500 will be coming from 40 countries overseas.
June 2009: Bang Tao Beach
Phuket 2nd Film Festival
The 2nd Phuket Film Festival is scheduled to take place in June 2009, showcasing more than 50 movies from some 20 different countries, including numerous entries from Scandinavia, the UK and Germany, with the emphasis on light, family-oriented 'fun' films.
June 4th to 11th 2009: Jungceylon, Patong Beach
Kalim Surfing Contest
Kalim Beach hosts the Kalim Surf Contest. Organized by members of the Phuket Board Rider Club, the 2008 contest will be in late June with…surfers participating.
June 2009: Kalim Beach
July 2009
Phuket Race Week
A week of exciting, international-standard yacht racing, off Phuket’s East Coast. Plenty of social activities throughout the week.
July 2009: Chalong Bay
August 2009
Por Tor Festival
The “Hungry Ghosts” festival is an important merit-making event for ethnic Chinese. Special food, flowers and candles are presented to ancestors’ altars in order to feed the ghosts that are said to have been released from hell for the month.
August 2009: All Chinese Shrines on the Island
Phuket Surfing Contest
The Phuket Surfing Contest is held at Kata Beach, and has been running for the past seven years. It usually takes place in mid-September but this year it will be in August. There are cash prizes to be won.
August 2009: Kata Beach
Kamala Go Surfing Contest
Then there is the Kamala Go Surfing Contest held at the northernmost end of Kamala Beach. This contest will mark its sixth year. Again, it is organized by locals - members of Kamala Go Surfing Club.
August 2009: Kamala Beach
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