The Buffalo Race or the Mekepunk Races happen every year between July and October and on most Sundays across the island country. It is necessary that you check out the weekly calendar as the races don’t happen every week. The event is a major ritual in Jimbaran, West Bali and features hundreds of paired buffalos team up together with their jockeys handing the controls.
The fastest in each of the races will take part in the big annual event, also known as the Jimbaran Regent’s Cup and the Governor’s Cup.
Checking out the buffalo race is free of charge but there is always a degree of risk being close to the powerful racing animals.