Kampot Pepper Festival

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Food & DrinkKampot
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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe defining quirk of this festival is the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Kampot Pepper Festival in Kampot

Despite its name, this is a live music and arts weekend founded around 2022 by organizer David Salager, held each December 27-28 in Kampot with outdoor stages, food stalls serving pepper-inflected dishes, and community vendors. It is not a pepper-industry harvest event; the name references the region's famous peppercorns rather than describing the programme's actual focus.

Musician and organizer David Salager founded Pepperfest in Kampot around 2022, and despite the name most travelers encounter as "Kampot Pepper Festival," it runs as a live music and arts weekend rather than a spice-industry showcase.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The defining quirk of this festival is the gap between its name and its programme: it trades on Kampot's Protected Geographical Indication peppercorn reputation while actually running as an outdoor music and community arts weekend, with bands and DJs across two stages rather than pepper-industry demonstrations

02

The mystery stays covered

It lands on a fixed calendar slot, December 27-28, catching travelers already in Cambodia for the year-end holidays rather than competing with the wet-season harvest months when the pepper vines are actually picked

03

The city starts moving

Food stalls built around pepper-based dishes and drinks are the closest link to the crop itself

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Kampot Pepper Festival is documented as a recurring food-drink festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Kampot, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The defining quirk of this festival is the gap between its name and its programme: it trades on Kampot's Protected Geographical Indication peppercorn...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Plan the trip into Kampot around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.

What to wear

Festival-casual outdoor wear: closed or sturdy sandals for standing on grass or dirt through two evenings, a light rain layer since late December falls in Cambodia's dry season transition...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kampot.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

KHR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map10.61 N, 104.18 EOpen in Google Maps

Kampot, Kampot Province, Cambodia

Nearest airportPQC — Phú Quốc
TransportPlan the trip into Kampot around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kampot.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kampot via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kampot, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearFestival-casual outdoor wear: closed or sturdy sandals for standing on grass or dirt through two evenings, a light rain layer since late December falls in Cambodia's dry season transition but showers still occur, and something warm for after dark, since riverside evenings cool down more than daytime heat suggests.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cambodia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kampot Pepper Festival?

Kampot Pepper Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kampot Pepper Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kampot, Cambodia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kampot, Kampot Province, Cambodia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLkampotpepper-kh.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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