SARAS Food Festival 2026: Take a Food Journey Across India at Sunder Nursery, Delhi

Delhi foodies, here’s another reason to head to Sunder Nursery this winter! The SARAS Food Festival 2026 is returning to the capital from 21 November to 8 December, bringing regional food specialities, traditional flavours and culinary traditions from across India to one venue.

Organised under the Ministry of Rural Development’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), the festival provides a platform for rural women entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to showcase their products and connect directly with urban consumers. And there’s plenty to look forward to beyond the food. Visitors can explore regional delicacies, traditional ingredients, natural and organic products, handlooms and handicrafts from different parts of the country.

The festival is particularly interesting because the food and products represent the culinary traditions and skills of rural communities. It’s an opportunity to discover flavours that may not be easily available in Delhi’s regular restaurant scene while supporting women-led rural enterprises. From a leisurely food outing with friends to picking up regional specialities for your kitchen, there’s plenty to explore over these 18 days.

What to Expect at SARAS Food Festival 2026

1. Regional Food from Across India

Explore traditional dishes and regional specialities prepared by participants from different states. Expect a variety of flavours, ingredients and cooking traditions.

2. Rural Women Entrepreneurs and SHGs

Meet women entrepreneurs associated with Self-Help Groups who are bringing their culinary skills and regional products directly to Delhi.

3. Traditional and Organic Products

Look out for natural and organic products, traditional food ingredients and other regional specialities.

4. Handlooms and Handicrafts

The SARAS platform also showcases traditional handlooms, handicrafts and products made by rural artisans.

5. A Celebration of Local Traditions

Beyond shopping and food, the initiative celebrates India’s cultural diversity through traditional art forms, regional cuisine and performances.

Event Details

Event: SARAS Food Festival 2026

Dates: 21 November – 8 December 2026

Timings: 11:30 AM – 8 PM, as mentioned in the event announcement.

Venue: Sunder Nursery, Nizamuddin, New Delhi

Organiser: Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India

Programme: Regional food, traditional cuisines, natural and organic products, handlooms, handicrafts and rural women-led enterprises.

Entry Fee: ₹50

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