The city of Pune and its people celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi with grand splendor and much gaiety every year. This festival includes a variety of events from bullock cart races to folk dances and arts and crafts exhibitions. Nation wide famous personalities from all walks of life join in these festivities and lend colour to them.
                 Another festival celebrated with fervor here is the Savai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav - the famous music festival where classical music artists from all over the Country come and participate.
                 Pune festival is held between August and September during Ganesh Mahotsav. It is the biggest festival of Pune. The festival goes for ten days - starts with the installation of idols of Lord Ganesha on the first day to immersion of the Lord's idols on the tenth day.
                 Pune festival is mainly emphasized on the celebration of art and culture, song and dance, custom and tradition. It was started as a local event but now has succeeded to attract visitors from across India and abroad. The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation joining hand with the Union government actively promotes the festival abroad as a major tourist attraction.
                  Classical dance, music recitals, film, drama festival, automobile rallies and traditional sports are held as a part of the festival. Maestros and stalwarts from all over India are invited to perform during the festival. The denizens of Pune and also the visitors from outside enjoy the event with fullest during the celebrations. Modern sport events, shop for exquisite textiles and handicrafts, appetizing cuisine are some of the new additions since past few years.