Fairs and Festivals in February in India

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This February has something from all genres and styles, in the form of countless fairs and fests marked over its calendars, from dance, music, to surfing, biking, wine festivals to painted havelis, contemporary arts and so much more, to keep you on your toes, all around the month and absolutely loving it! Here is a list of our handpicked favorites.

1.Kila Raipur Rural Olympics

When: TBA 2024

Where: Kila Raipur, near Ludhiana, Punjab

This one is rustic, unique, global, a whopping 60 years old and nothing like anything you would have seen before. If tractor racing, bullock kart racing and Kabaddi sound like your idea of February, it might just make your day to hear that the entry to this craziness is free!

2. India Art Fair

When: 1st - 4th February, 2024

Where: Okhla, New Delhi

Websitewww.indiaartfair.in

One of the most celebrated stages for arts in South Asia, the 7th edition of India Art Fair has on exhibit sculpture, installation art, new media and performance art coupled with an art book store, book launches and much more. Tickets to this celebration of contemporary arts start at INR 250.

3. Global Bird Watchers’ Conference

When: TBA

Where: Porbandar, Gujarat

Website: www.gbwc.org

An instance of Gujarat’s eco-tourism ambitions, the Global bird watchers conference does not only arrange bird watching sessions but also discussions on preservation of the various species and the ecological balance of their habitats along with cultural programs and shows. The birding sites include Nal Sarovar, Indroda Park and the Thol Bird Sanctuary.

4. Jaisalmer Desert Festival

When: February 22nd-24th

Where: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Not only is this time of the year ideal to visit the outskirts of the Thar, but with the festivity and tints of the Jaisalmer Desert Festival, it almost becomes an essential. With camel rides, camel races, turban tying competitions, a moustache competition and the staple Rajasthani folk dances and music, the festival finds itself host to visitors from around the world.

5. Surajkund International Crafts Mela

When: 2nd- 18th February

Where: Surajkund, Faridabad (Near Delhi)

Website: http://haryanatourism.gov.in/showpage.aspx?contentid=5603

Organised by Haryana Tourism , this fair is an essential for shopaholics and foodies. With jewelry, pottery, handicrafts, clothing, cultural performances and a menu that covers all of India and more, this one will keep you coming back each year. The theme this year is Chhattishgarh and tickets will be available at the venue or can be booked online with an option of e-tickets as well.

6. Shekhwati festival

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When: 12th-15th February

Where: Shekhwati, Nawalgarh, Rajasthan

Websitewww.shekhawatifestival.in

One of the richest cultural and art festivals of India, and yet a humble affair, this one celebrates the very spirit of the province of Shekhwati, the limelight being its extensively and intricately painted havellis, that are  said to be quite a wonder. Other than these there are local sports and games, an organic food court, mehendi competition, laughter shows, craft bazaar, fire show and countless more to keep you under the town’s charm.

7. Sufi Sutra International Sufi Music Festival

When: 2nd – 4th February in Kolkata 

Where:  Mohar Kunj Kolkata

Websitewww.banglanatak.com/sufisutra.aspx

If you are on a lookout for a spiritual and soulful experience, then February has a bit of a treat for you this year. See artists from over 5 nations including  Egypt, Denmark and Brazil as well as from the states of Gujarat, West Bengal and Rajasthan.

8. India Surf Festival

When: 29th - 31st March

Where: Ramchandi Beach, Odisha

Websitewww.indiasurffestival.org

This one, is one big party. With India’s biggest Stand up Paddle Championship, with participant from around the world, kite surfing, yoga on water and beach, skateboarding, music, photography, art  and lots more, this one is hard to miss.

9. Sula Fest

When: Cancelled

Where: Sula Vineyard amphitheater, Nasik, Maharashtra

Websitewww.sulafest.net

Sula fest is called India’s gourmet world music festivalThere is wine, music, dancing, delicacies, shopping, camping, VERO MODA launching their Spring Summer Collection 2015 and absolutely no reason why you should miss this. 

10. Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

When: 20th - 28th January

Where: Kala Ghoda Arts Precinct, Mumbai

Websitewww.kalaghodaassociation.com

With a wide variety of elements and arts, the Kala Ghoda Art festival carpets cinema, theatre, literature, music, food, heriatge walks, design and architecture, visual arts, dance, workshops and still more!

11. World Sufi Spirit Festival

 

When: 23rd-25th February in Nagaur 

Where: Ahhichatragarh Fort, Nagaur and Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan respectively

Websiteworldsufispiritfestival.org

This festival will be seen celebrating the spirit of the Sufi traditions in Africa, India and parts of East Asia, in two of the most magnificent forts on Rajasthan‘s itinerary. Head to this one, for an experience which is rare, sacred and a little beyond the everyday.

12. Goa Carnival

When: 11th - 14th February

Where: Goa (starts at Panaji)

While there isn’t any time that Goa fails to flatter and celebrate its tourist rush, find this dream destination become a moving, dancing, evolving, colorful parade that spills festivity, as it makes its way through the town, this February. Catch parades, dances, a ball, cultural programs, food festivals and drinks, sports competitions, parties and more at this carnival.

13. Taj Mahotsav

When: 18th-27th February

Where: Agra

Websitewww.tajmahotsav.org

Though Agra remains staple for most tourist circuits that cover the best of India, there is another reason to visit the city in February.  Taj Mahotsav  is a 10 day celebration of art, crafts, cuisines, dance and music by the eastern gate of the wonder itself, Taj Mahal.

14. Khajuraho Dance Festival

When: 20th-26th February

Where: Chitragupta Temple and Vishwanatha Temple, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh 

Websitekhajurahodancefestival.com

With one of the most erotic structures and temples in the backdrop, the Khajuraho Dance festival celebrates classical dances from all across the country and pays a tribute the many artisans and creators of the monuments.

15. Konark Dance Festival

When: TBA

Where: Sun temple, Konark, Odisha

Another popular festival of classical dances, this one too, finds in its backdrop one of the most celebrated and grand monumnets, the Sun temple. There is also a crafts mela and a fusion of painting and music. Passes are available for INR 400.

16. India bike week

When: 9th - 18th August

Where: Vagator, Goa

Websiteindiabikeweek.in

A stretch of paradise for all biking enthusiasts, this is where you meet other bikers, share stories, get to know more about the machine you love as well as celebrate the spirit of biking with rock bands and stunts and more. And then it’s in Goa, Everything is better with Goa !

17. Deccan Festival

When: TBA

Where: Qutub Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad

This one has qawali, gazhals, crafts, poetry, art, a fair for jewelery as well as the most tempting nawabi cuisine that the town is known for. Celebrating all that the town gets defined by, the fair is a highlight and popular for shopping for local specialties such as pearls and bangles.

Do you know of more fests that should be on the list? Let us know in the comments section below!

Are you travelling this month? Here is the list of Best places to visit in February in India.

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