The Arambagh Utsab is a winter fair organised every year by the local municipality of Arambagh. It is the largest fair in Hooghly district.
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History
Arambagh Utsab was established in January 1992 by the Arambagh chair man Gopal Coach. In 2002, the festival began being held in December, during the Christmas holiday.
Organization
It normally spans from 26 December to 1 January of next year. This fair is very popular within and outside Arambagh subdivision . Inhabitants of Arambagh consider this fair an inherent part of their town. Thousands of people from and outside Arambagh gather at the venue every evening during the fair. It is held on the Arambagh High School ground in Arambagh.
Approximately 500 shops participate in the festival annually, and approximately 8000 people gather daily during the event. 12 entertainment acts are presented throughout the festival.