Pune To Host Kala Krishi Bazaar With Artisans From 20+ States
Pune, 3rd October 2026: The 19th edition of the Yellow Ribbon NGO Fair, presented this year as the Kala Krishi Bazaar and Bharat Gram Utsav, will be held at Creaticity Mall in Pune from 1-5th October.
The five-day event will bring together more than 150 artisans, craftspeople, NGOs, farmers and social enterprises from over 20 states. More than 3,000 products will be displayed and sold at the event.
The bazaar will feature traditional crafts, handlooms, pottery, home décor, organic produce, natural wellness products and recycled and upcycled products. Visitors will also find sarees, stoles, shawls, bags, baskets, paintings, artefacts and festive gifting items.
The event will also include agricultural and food products such as ghee, honey, jaggery, spices, millets, vegetables, pickles and snacks.
A traditional food court will offer regional dishes including Puran Poli, Thalipeeth, Pithla Bhakri and millet-based preparations.
The event will include workshops and activities for children, along with recreational facilities including a trampoline park, pickleball and padel. Other activities listed for visitors include mehendi and head and foot massage services.
Participants will include NGOs, self-help groups and social enterprises working in areas such as women’s livelihoods, mental health, artisan and weaver support, organic farming, rural development, skill development, recycling, healthcare, education and inclusion.
The event is being organised by Ishanya Foundation in association with Bharat Gram Utsav by NABARD. The organisers said visitors will also have an opportunity to interact directly with artisans and learn about traditional techniques and production processes.
The Kala Krishi Bazaar will be open from 11 am to 9 pm between 1st-5th October. Entry is free, and parking is available at the venue.
