Annual Fruit Show to begin in Udhagamandalam on May 27
The annual Fruit Show in Udhagamandalam will commence on May 27, 2026, marking the end of the summer festival season. This year's festival has been affected by the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly elections, resulting in the cancellation of two events. Despite the delays, the district has seen a significant increase in tourist activity, particularly in the Government Botanical Garden.
- ▪The 66th edition of the Fruit Show will conclude the summer festival season on May 30.
- ▪The festival started later than usual due to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly elections.
- ▪Only a few events have been organized this year, with the Spices Show and Vegetable Show canceled.
- ▪The Government Botanical Garden has averaged around 15,000 visitors daily over the past month.
- ▪Heavy tourist traffic has been reported, causing traffic snarls in Udhagamandalam and Coonoor.
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The annual Fruit Show, set to start on May 27, 2026 (Wednesday), will mark the conclusion of the summer festival season in Udhagamandalam, the Nilgiris district administration said.As per the announcement, the 66th edition of the Fruit Show will be the last event of the festival this year, with the season officially closing on May 30.This year, the season began later than usual, due to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly elections, and two events – the Spices Show and Vegetable Show — are not being conducted due to a lack of time, the officials stated.
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