Fairs of Lahaul and Spiti district resonates the collective sagacity of celebration of the cultural life and the ethnicity customised in the soil and ambiance of the region. They add bricks to the gala festering spirit, the jollity, fete, revelry and spree of the region. The simple rustic people are fond of celebrating each and every moment of life. In remote regions when winter promises regular life to a standstill, the fairs, festivals and events brings the fun and frolic. Thus, these festivals and events are inseparable parts of Lahaul and Spiti.

The festivals and events in Himachal Pradesh reflect the culture and traditions of Himachal Pradesh. They are the venues for singing and dancing, buying and selling, and, meeting and greeting for the simple Himachali people.

Ladarcha Fair
Ladarcha Fair witnessed its unfurling ground at Kibbar Ground in Spit in the month of July where traders from Ladakh, Rampur Busher and Spiti used to meet in this fair to barter their products and thus indulge in the premeditator assortments of the bygone time shift. Due to closure of business transaction of the Tibetan traders, the current times observe the fair celebrated at Kaza, the headquarters of Spiti Sub Division in the 3rd week of August. A large number of visitors and traders from Kullu, Lahaul and Kinnaur meet there which has now advanced to be converted into a convergence as well as conference of cultures of Spiti, Ladakh and Kinnaur as also of the Indian plains.

Parui Fair
Parui Fair has its magnanimous celebration during the months of summer in the third week of August every year. This fair used to be the most prominent among the other fairs of Lahaul where rustic folks irrespective of all casts and creed gathered not only from Lahaul but from Chamba and Kullu too. The fair demarcates the synthesis of pilgrimage and festive activities. Preparations are made at least a week in advance and most of the people leave their homes a day before the celebrations for the darshan of the idol of Triloknath (Lord Shiva of Three Worlds) or Avolokiteshvara as it is regarded by Buddhist. After paying their obeisance, the people visit parikrama gallery between the inner and outside walls of temple. Pilgrims or devotees usually complete three or seven clockwise circumambulations of the gallery or the rotating the prayer wheels and murmuring Mantras every morning and evening till they stay there. An ambience of holistic spirituality provokes the religious consciousness of the people as Ghee and mustard oil lamps are lighted inside incessantly. People even donate money and Ghee or Oil to maintain the lamps, one of which is so big as to accommodate 16 Kgs. of Ghee or oil. After the completion of prayer and rituals, the fair begins with pomp and glory. For the relaxation and breaks a wide range of temporary shops, tea stalls and hotels are established at the fair ground. As soon as darkness dawns upon there is an aura of spiritual festivity in a huge circle to the melody of folk songs devotional or otherwise. On the second morning, a traditional procession is taken out, which is headed by the Thakur of Triloknath riding on a tinted horse. Their targeted destination is the region where as per the traditional lore, seven gods, and the youngest of whom was Trilokinath had appeared from seven springs in the past. This thrives to be the most important ritual of the fair. The precession then returns to the fair ground for further festivities. Some people for their native places leave as soon as the procession disperses, while others stay until the third day when the fair is over.

Keylong Fair
Tribal fair of Keylong coinciding with Independence Day is celebrated with great pomp and show from 14th to 16th August, at Keylong the headquarters of the district. People from each and every nooks and corner of the valley congregate in their queer disposition and a large number of Indian and foreign tourists assemble here to witness the fair. It is being celebrated as at State level fair. In order to make the fair colourful, artists and cultural troupes are invited from Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Leh Chamba, Kullu, Spiti in addition to local artistes.

Tsheshu Fair
Tsheshu Fair is celebrated in Shashur Monastery, Gemur Monastery, Kye Monastery, Kardang Monastery, Tabo Monastery and Mane Monastery in the months of June. A large number of devotees and people gather on these occasions. Devil dance is performed by the Lamas bedecked in colourful dresses and wearing masks of different birds and animals.