Cambodia River Festival

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Sports & AdventureKratie
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceWhat distinguishes the Cambodia River
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Cambodia River Festival in Kratie

The Cambodia River Festival is a Ministry of Tourism-backed annual event, launched in 2015, that rotates among riverside provinces to promote local culture and eco-tourism; its tenth edition was staged in Kratie, spotlighting the Mekong town's rare Irrawaddy dolphin population. Three days of food stalls, handicraft exhibitions, performances, and river activities spread along the riverbank and nearby Koh Trong island.

The Cambodia River Festival is a government-backed annual celebration launched in 2015 to promote river-based tourism, local culture, and rural livelihoods along the country's waterways, rotating each year among riverside provinces rather than anchoring permanently to one town.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What distinguishes the Cambodia River Festival from single-location festivals is its deliberately rotating format: rather than becoming permanently associated with one town, the event moves to a different river province most years, spreading tourism development attention across Cambodia's less-visited riverside regions

02

The mystery stays covered

In its Kratie staging, the festival leaned into the town's signature attraction, promoting boat trips to the Kampi pools where one of the last populations of Irrawaddy dolphins survives in the Mekong, a species regarded as sacred by many riverside communities and central to local eco-tourism income

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Riverside food festivals showcasing regional Cambodian specialties

Water and renewal

Living ritual

handicraft and agricultural product exhibitions

The sacred route

Living ritual

cultural music and dance performances

The local code

Living ritual

demonstrations of traditional fishing techniques

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and organized excursions to view the Mekong's Irrawaddy dolphin population near Kampi

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Kratie to work differently.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suited to riverside heat and humidity, closed shoes for uneven riverbank paths, and a hat for extended time outdoors at food and craft stalls.

Safety

At Cambodia River Festival, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

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

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

KHR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map12.49 N, 106.02 EOpen in Google Maps

Kratie, Kratie Province, Cambodia

Nearest airportPNH — Phnom Penh
TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Kratie to work differently.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kratie.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kratie via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kratie, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suited to riverside heat and humidity, closed shoes for uneven riverbank paths, and a hat for extended time outdoors at food and craft stalls.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 Cambodia River Festival?

Cambodia River Festival is listed for Past edition: 27–29 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cambodia River Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

3 days 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?

Kratie, Kratie 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.

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Official URLcpp.org.kh
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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