There were several stage productions taking place, from this spectacular to a rock concert.  We didn't understand what was going on but were sure it again represented the return of Lord Buddha.  

What's a  good festival without food?  And there were plenty of options

Next morning we found men creating towering spirit houses from freshly cut bamboo.   Judges were circulating so we assumed a competition was going on.   The freshly cut bamboo was carved with intricate cut outs.  Similar maybe to our own pumpkin carving going on at home that month.  Behind the cut out was placed coloured metallic paper.  Some were very elaborate but we never did see what became of them because we had a date in Phon Phisai a truck ride away.