Fruit Show in Coonoor

The Fruit Show in Coonoor is one of the most colorful event marked by razzle and dazzle. The event is witnessed by a large number of tourists and local people. The Fruit Show is organized in the last week of May at the picturesque Sim’s Park. It is celebrated with great pomp and show only for a day. This beautiful event showcases more than 50 varieties of fruits grown in the region.

The event aims at spreading awareness among various farming societies to indulge in the cultivation of fruits. The most colorful feature of the event is the Fruit Garden Competition where 20 gardens of the Nilgiri district participates.

The Fruit Show is a huge platform for the farmers to display various varieties that are grown in their orchard. Products are sold at competitive price. Various techniques employed in the production of fruits are also shown to the entrepreneurs. Award are given to the best fruit garden and the best exhibits of fruits. Several fresh and delicious fruits of the region that are displayed such as peaches, plums, apricots, lemons, pomegranates add more colour to the event.