Vibrant sights, sounds and colors will fill the grounds at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens for Holi, the dynamic Indian “Festival of Spring” and “Festival of Colors,” on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This educational event introduces visitors to Indian culture and is the first of four multicultural festivals celebrated throughout the year at Cheekwood.
Guests will have the chance to celebrate the arrival of spring while receiving custom Henna tattoos and participating in color-throwing traditions. The festival will also feature hands-on activities for all ages, tasty fare from local food vendors, shopping opportunities, and music and dance performances. Plus, Holi will occur against a backdrop of thousands of blooming bulbs, as Cheekwood in Bloom: Red, White & Blooms continues.
“Holi is a vibrant celebration of renewal, unity, and the enduring triumph of light over darkness,” said Sam Patel, Chair of the Cheekwood Indian Advisory Committee and a member of the Cheekwood Board of Trustees. “At Cheekwood, we are proud to honor this cherished tradition in a setting that reflects both natural beauty and cultural connection. We look forward to welcoming guests from across our community to experience the joy, color, and spirit that make Holi so meaningful.”
Photo by Howard Ezell. Courtesy of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
Schedule of Events
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Hands-On Activities
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Arts & Goods Vendors Open
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Food Vendors Open
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – DJ Performance
- 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – Dance Performances
- 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m. – Color Throwing
Hands-On Activities
- Color Throwing
- Henna
- Paper Marbling
- Celebrate Peacocks
- Decorate a Sari or Kurta Pajama
- DJ and Dance Performances
Ticket Information
Holi will be held rain or shine. All activities are included with membership or general admission. Advance reservations are required. To purchase tickets, visit cheekwood.org/calendar-events/holi.
