PUSHKAR FAIR Dates 2026
Pushkar Fair runs from November 17 to November 24, 2026, and offers its guests a curated experience of the more traditional aspects of Pushkar Fair, one of Rajasthan’s most spectacular events. The Pushkar Fair official programme events and fairground will run from November 21 to November 24, 2026.
17 November:
10:00 AM- Pooja, Flag Hoisting, Nagada Vadan at Mela Ground
10:30 AM-Mandana Competition & Group Dance by School Girls at Mela Ground.
11:00 AM “Chak De Rajasthan” Football Match (Local v/s Foreigners) at Mela Ground
6:00 PM Deepdaan, Rangoli, Maha Aarti Pushkar Abhishek at Pushkar Sarovar Ghats
6:30 PM Voice of Pushkar at Mela Ground Stage
7:00 PM Cultural Performances by Rajasthani Folk Artists
18 November:
10:00 AM to 11:30 Langri Taang, Satolia Match& Gilli Danda (Local v/s Foreigners) at Mela Ground
11:30 AM Camel Decoration Competition at Mela Ground
12:00 Noon Camel Dance Competition at Mela Ground
6:30 PM Voice of Pushkar at Mela Ground Stage
7:00 PM Cultural Performances at Mela Ground Stage
19 November:
10:00 AM Kabaddi Match (Local v/s Foreigners) at Mela Ground
11:30 AM Horse Dance Competition
1:00 PM Inter Panchayat Samiti Rural sports (Rassa Kassi, Volleyball, Kabaddi)
7:00 PM Cultural Performances at Mela Ground Stage
20 November:
9:00 AM Spiritual Walk/Procession Gurudwara to Mela Ground
1:00 PM Inter Panchayat Samiti Rural Sports at Mela Ground
4:00 PM Inauguration of Food and Craft Festival, Shilpgram
6:00 PM Maha Aarti
7:00 PM Cultural Performances at Mela Ground Stage
21 November:
10:30 AM Turban Tying & Tilak Competition for Foreigners at Mela Ground.
11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Food and Craft Festival, Shilpgram
11:00 AM Moustache Competition
12:00 PM Inter Panchayat Samiti Rural Sports-Final
6:00 PM Maha Aarti at Pushkar Sarovar Ghats
7:00 PM Cultural Performances at Mela Ground Stage
22 November:
10:30 AM Matka Race (For Women)
11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Food and Craft Festival, Shilpgram
11:30 AM Musical Chair Competition (For Women)
6:00 PM Maha Arti at Pushkar Sarovar Ghats
7:00 PM Cultural Performances at Mela Ground Stage
23 November:
11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Food and Craft Festival at Shilpgram
11:00 AM “Lagaan” Style Cricket Match at Mela Ground
6:00 PM Maha Arti at Pushkar Sarovar Ghats
7:00 PM Cultural Performances at Mela Ground Stage
24 November:
10:30 AM Closing ceremony, Mega Culture Event & Prize Distribution (Group dance/ kala Jatha Yatra / Matka Race /Tug of War etc.) at Mela Ground
6:00 PM Maha Arti at Pushkar Sarovar Ghat
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