22 fairs to be held across Punjab at different times of the year to boost Tourism and Culture in Punjab
Date | Festival | Area | Purpose | |
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1 | Maghi Festival | Sri Muktsar Sahib | ||
2 | January | Basant Festival | Firozepur | Kite Flying during Basant Panchmi festival |
3 | January | Heritage Festival | Kapurthala | |
4 | February | Kila Raipur Rural Olympics | Ludhiana | |
5 | April | Heritage festival and Baisakhi fair | Bathinda | |
6 | Heritage Festival | Patiala | ||
7 | March | Hola Mohala | Sri Anandpur Sahib | |
8 | August | Teeyan celebrations | Sangrur | |
9 | September | Inqlab Festival | SBS Nagar (Khatkhat kallan) | |
10 | September | Baba Shiekh Farid Aagman | Faridkot | |
11 | Doon Festival | Mansa | Highlighting the culture and cuisine of Malwa | |
12 | Punjab Handicraft Festival | Fazilka | ||
13 | November | Equestrian Fair | Jalandhar | |
14 | Military Literature Fair | Chandigarh | ||
15 | Rivers Fair | Pathankot | ||
16 | December | Sufi Festival | Malerkotla | |
17 | Nihang Olympics | Sri Anandpur Sahib | ||
18 | Dara Singh Chhinjh Olympics | Tarn Taran | The winner will receive a cash prize and the title of Rustame-e-Punjab from the state government | |
19 | Adventure Sports Fair | Ropar and Pathankot | ||
20 | Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa Josh Festival | Gurdaspur | will highlight the bravery of Punjabis | |
21 | December | Valour Festival | Fatehgarh Sahib | |
22 | January | Rangla Punjab International Festival | Amritsar | showcasing all aspects of Punjabi culture, with participation from notable novelists and poets. |
23 | September | State Music & Film Awards | Mohali | Like other National level film awards |