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Upcoming Events & Festivals in Calangute

Boating Festival (JUNE)

The Boating Festival is held in June. It is held on the beach and features various activities, including a boat race, swimming contests and water sports. There are also food stalls where you can purchase delicious local delicacies such as seafood or corn soup!

The event starts at 10:00am on Saturday morning, ending around 4:00pm; Sunday sees a shorter duration (9:00am–4:00pm). On Monday there will be no festival activities due to the fact that it falls on a holiday for many people who work in Calangute such as fishermen who may have gone fishing during their time off from work (egged-up).

National Water Sports Festival (JUNE)

The National Water Sports Festival is a three day event that takes place in Calangute and it showcases the best of water sports from around the country. The festival has been going on for over 20 years now, and it’s one of the biggest events on the calendar for Calangute locals.

The festival features a variety of different activities including:

Kayaking

Canoeing/Kayak Polo

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)

The event also offers workshops on kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding etc., so you can learn new skills at this time!

Kite Festival (JUNE)

Kite Festival is a festival that celebrates the kite flying culture in Goa. It is a festival that attracts people from all over the country to come and participate in this event. The festival is held over a period of 4 days, and it is a great time to be in Goa. The event features competitions between different teams, as well as individual kite flying challenges. This event also has food stalls that sell delicious snacks during the festival! The festival is usually held in June, and it features a variety of different activities including: Kite Flying Workshops Street Performances Kite Making Competitions The event also offers workshops on kite making, so you can learn new skills at this time!

The Kite Festival is one of the most popular festivals that take place in Goa, India. The celebrations begin with the decoration of colorful cultural floats which are then taken out on the Arabian Sea for all to see during this festive occasion.

Boat Racing Festival (JULY)

The Boat Racing Festival is a fun event for all ages. The festival is held in July and draws a lot of people from all over the world to Calangute. This year's festival will be held on July 31st - August 2nd, 2019.

This event offers many activities such as paragliding, scuba diving and much more! If you are looking for something exciting to do with family or friends then this could be the perfect place for you! The festival also has a flea market, food stalls and live performances. The Boat Racing Festival is always a good time and is one of the most popular events held on the beach in Calangute. The festival features a variety of events. The main attraction is the boat race, which is held on the final day of the festival. This event will take place at around 3:00 pm and people can watch it from the beach or any other vantage point in Calangute. The Boat Racing Festival also offers many other activities such as dance competitions, paragliding, scuba diving and much more!

Carnival on the Beach (AUGUST)

Carnival on the Beach (AUGUST)

Carnival on the Beach is a popular event that takes place in Calangute and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is held in August, which means you can grab your beachwear and head down to the shoreline to enjoy some fun with friends or family. The festival has been going since 1976, so it's no surprise that it has become such an important part of life in Calangute! There are many activities available at this festival including games, rides, music performances and more!

International Kite Festival (AUGUST)

The International Kite Festival is held annually in August at Fort Aguada, Calangute. This festival is one of the most popular traditional events in Goa, where people come from far and wide to participate. The festival includes a kite making competition, exhibitions by kite makers from different countries, entertainment programs for children and adults alike and much more! During the festival, there is a parade of kites from all over the world. The event also includes a kite flying competition where participants can win prizes for their creations. The festival is a great opportunity to get in touch with Goan culture and traditions while enjoying the fun-filled atmosphere. It is also a good time to find out more about kite making, which has been an important part of Goan culture for centuries!

If you are interested in learning how to fly your own kite or want to try out some new designs on your own then this event is definitely worth checking out!

Carnival at Fort Aguada (OCTOBER)

Carnival at Fort Aguada

Carnival is a festival that takes place in Goa, India. It’s one of the most popular festivals in Goa and attracts large crowds from all over India to this region every year. The best time to visit Calangute during carnival is from October 1st to 5th, when there are many festivities going on throughout town including live music performances, street dancing and much more!

Acarajé (deep-fried dough balls) are served with local spices such as salt or chili powder that makes them spicy enough for everyone to enjoy their meal without any discomfort afterwards! For an added treat try some desserts like churros with chocolate sauce or cheese cake which we recommend eating while sipping on hot tea or coffee :)

The best fun in Calangute starts from September to May.

The best fun in Calangute starts from September to May. If you're looking for an adrenaline-pumping, beachside adventure that you can do with your family or friends, we've got a few suggestions for you!

The best fun in Calangute is at the beach and in the water. Jump on one of our surfboards and ride out into the waves with your friends while they catch some rays on their towels nearby. Or swim out further toward shore where there are more waves coming through—you'll feel like an Olympic champion as you paddle back toward land!

With over 100 events and festivals, Calangute is a great place to visit. In fact, we are the only location in Goa where you can participate in all of these fun activities without having to leave the city. From boating, water sports and Kite flying to Carnival on the Beach—there’s something for everyone! The best part? You don’t have to worry about traveling around because there are many hotels available within walking distance from each festival site. So what are you waiting for? Come check out our calendar and start planning your next vacation at Calangute!