# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FESTIVAL OF INDIA
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 8th Annual Festival of India - Diwali Mela - A Taste of All Things Indian!
Voted the Best Festival in Howard County three years in a row!About this EventBIGGEST DESI ENTERTAINMENT & SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA IN MARYLAND!W e are back with a two-day event - September 19th (12pm - 8pm) & September 20th (11am - 7pm), 2026. Get your free ticket now!PRE-DIWALI CELEBRATION - get ready for the festive season! Live Entertainment, Classical, Folk & Bollywood Dances, Fashion Show, Tons of DESI Shopping - Clothing, Jewelry, Gifts, Handicrafts, Kids Corner, Games, balloons, henna, facepainting, and more!The FESTIVAL of INDIA will feature a BAZAAR of exquisite Indian Clothing, Jewelry, Accessories, Handicrafts, and more.Enjoy all this while grooving to Bollywood music, and watching Dance and Vocal performances.Win fabulous door prizes and FREE RAFFLES!'Like' and 'Follow' our Facebook Page to learn of updates instantly.https://www.facebook.com/icahowardSPONSORS, VENDORS & PERFORMERS, SEND US AN EMAIL: events@icahoward.org or via phone 410-567-6599.For more information and FAQ, go to:https://www.festivalofbharat.org/eventinfohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHLYnoz92GM  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/85660dd0-0cc3-11f1-a430-b73949ad5c5d-rimg-w987-h740-dc191617-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8599c800-0cc3-11f1-bef1-5f57dd5c1ffd-rimg-w709-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/85d26430-0cc3-11f1-9614-4b6cd7b3f0ce-rimg-w740-h740-dcf5d48e-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8_dwvEO6Io  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/86013c60-0cc3-11f1-a430-b73949ad5c5d-rimg-w1200-h625-dcfffefe-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-friendship/festival-of-india/100001983382535555
- **Event Categories**: festivals, bollywood-parties, kids, performances, fashion, entertainment, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: West Friendship
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Howard County Fairgrounds
- **lat**: 39.3116715
- **long**: -76.96587499999998
- **full address**: Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FESTIVAL OF INDIA being held?
  - **A:** FESTIVAL OF INDIA takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FESTIVAL OF INDIA?
  - **A:** FESTIVAL OF INDIA is organized by Indian Cultural Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FESTIVAL OF INDIA is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Friendship, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FESTIVAL OF INDIA sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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