QA Upcoming

Challenge Festival for Goods

Name: Challenge Festival for Goods
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-14
Location: State of Qatar

The Challenge Festival for Goods is a camel competition in Qatar organized by the Qatar Camel Auctioneer Club. The third edition of the event takes place in November 2026, marking the beginning of the club's 2026-2027 season. It attracts participants and camel owners from across Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Date: Nov 7-14, 2026
Location: State of Qatar
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

24 competitive runs across multiple camel categories
Includes Aseel, Al-Maghatir, and Al-Mujaheem categories
Inaugural event of the Qatar Camel Auctioneer Club 2026-2027 season
Participation from Qatar and GCC countries

The festival features 24 competitive runs across several distinct camel categories. These include six runs for the Aseel category, four runs for Al-Maghatir Al-Shaal - Al-Safar, four for Al-Maghatir Al-Shaqah - Al-Hammar, and five runs each for Al-Mughateer Al-Wadah and Al-Mujaheem. Due to high turnout in previous years, the third edition includes an increased number of competitive runs along with additional material and in-kind prizes.

Logistical preparations begin ahead of the official start date, with line-up operations scheduled for November 5, 2026. The organizing committee manages the event's timetable and preparations to accommodate a large number of owners from the region. The festival is a significant gathering for the camel auctioneer community in the State of Qatar and the wider Gulf region.

Practical details

Organizer — source statement: The Qatar Camel Auctioneer Club announced the details of the third edition of the Challenge Festival for Goods; www.qatarliving.com

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.