MARGAO
The two-day Margao Purument Fest 2026 will celebrate Goa's traditional heritage and local produce at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, from May 16.
Organised by Goemkaranchi Girestkai, in collaboration with the Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission (GSRLM) and the Directorate of Rural Development Goa, the Margao Purument Fest 2026 will remain open to the public from 11 am to 8 pm and is expected to feature over 50 stalls representing villages and constituencies across South Goa. Dedicated food court stalls will serve authentic Goan cuisine and non-alcoholic beverages.
Addressing the media, District Rural Development Agency Project Director Deepali Naik said the key objectives of the festival include promotion of authentic Goan products and traditional goods; empowering local artisans, women's self-help groups, and traditional producers; preserving Goa's cultural and culinary heritage; encouraging organic, homemade, and seasonal produce; and boosting tourism and visibility for local enterprises.
She said the festival will showcase a wide range of traditional Goan purumeth products such as pickles, jams, masalas, sweets, bakery items, coconut products, pottery, bamboo and coir items, shell crafts, condiments, dry fish, traditional rice varieties, vinegars, kokum products, and other heritage food items. “The food stalls will strictly serve authentic Goan cuisine along with non-alcoholic beverages. Traditional, authentic Goan food items will be on display, and on-the-spot competitions with spot prizes will be held for women and children. Stalls will be judged on best display, decor, cleanliness and hygiene, visitor engagement, and produce knowledge and explanation, and will be awarded accordingly,” she said.
Verma D’Mello said the festival will aim to "bridge the gap between Goan heritage and the modern market", ensuring that traditional knowledge, local craftsmanship, and culinary practices continue to thrive for future generations.
