# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Here is some important information for the 2026 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival in case you missed the individual posts.

09/11 (FRIDAY)
○ Boun Lai Heua Fai (Floating Fire Boat Festival)
• No entry fee after 7pm.
• Floaties available for donations
• RV and Tent Camping available

09/12 (SATURDAY - RACE DAY)
○ Lao Boat Racing Festival
• $20 Entry PER VEHICLE
• ALL VEHICLES REQUIRE PERMITS

VENDORS --
○ Food Vendors
• May only sell what you listed
• NO SALE OF ALCOHOL!
○ Merchandise & Non-profits
• NO FOOD OR DRINKS
• NO ALCOHOL
○ Setting up
• Friday (9/11): 7pm - 11pm
 • Saturday (9/12): 6am - 8am

PARKING PERMITS ($20 per vehicle)
○ May be purchased ahead of time.
• Online (coming soon)
○ May be bought at entrance
• Designated lanes
○ Complementary permits for
• Teams (5 per team)
• Performers
• Vendors
° 2 for each food booth
° 1 for each merch booth
○ ALL VEHICLES must display permit
○ NO PARKING IN VENDOR AREA

LOUD MUSIC
○ Must not interfere with race announcer
○ Please check with staff before setting up

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS
○ Email: vlf@vatthanathamlao.org
○ Message: Vatthanatham Lao Foundation
• Khamla Emanivong (general event lead)
• Chris Bounlangsy (general event lead)
• Sue Bangon Emanivong (public relations)
• Alisak Sanavongsay (vendors & parking)
• La Khampheng (cultural performances)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/2026-merced-lao-boat-racing-festival/200030100562807
- **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, performances, trips-adventures, entertainment, nonprofit, camping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 611

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Merced
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lake Yosemite
- **lat**: 37.376388888889
- **long**: -120.42888888889
- **full address**: Lake Yosemite, 5673 N Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95340-9121, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/303f24759413da5191ad032a7c6ff4752114b9e929a1b5f00b233a3779392586-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787227621

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Lake Yosemite, 5673 N Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95340-9121, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival?
  - **A:** 2026 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival is organized by Vatthanatham Lao Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Merced, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 610+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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