Founded in 1983, the annual outdoor celebration grows larger every year. Vendors come from as far as Kathmandu. The Himalayan Fair offers a wide variety of award-winning stage performers (for adults and children). The entertainment features a range of international groups performing traditional music and dance with vibrant ethnic costumes as well as some well-known world music groups like Ancient Future and Riffat Sultana.

Fairgoers will be treated to classical Odissi dance by Jyoti Kala Mandir; Bollywood dance, local Bhutanese and Tibetan community groups presenting dance and music and the traditional offerings by two local dance schools.

The Fair also offers access to non-profit organizations and current news concerning the Himalayas and related charitable organizations.