Ahmedabad's event calendar is dominated by massive, city-wide festivals that draw international visitors.
* **International Kite Festival (Uttarayan):** Held annually around January 14th, the skies over Ahmedabad fill with millions of colorful kites. The riverfront hosts kite flyers from around the world. * **Navratri:** Held in September/October, this nine-night festival transforms the city into the world's longest dance festival, featuring traditional Garba and Dandiya Raas. * **Rath Yatra:** The annual chariot festival of the Jagannath Temple is one of the largest of its kind in India, featuring a massive procession through the old city. * **Trade Shows and Expos:** The city frequently hosts major industrial, textile, and pharmaceutical conventions at venues like the Gujarat University Convention and Exhibition Center.
