Ooty Flower Festival 2025: Full Guide to Dates, Events, Venues & Where to Stay

As the hills of the Nilgiris don their most colorful attire this summer, it’s time to pack your bags and head to Ooty for one of South India’s most enchanting celebrations — The Ooty Flower Festival 2025, part of the grand Nilgiri Summer Festival.

Held every year in the picturesque hill stations of Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri, and Gudalur, the festival is a vibrant showcase of nature’s finest — from elaborate flower displays and vegetable art to fruit sculptures, dog shows, and cultural programs. This year, the festival promises to be bigger and better, spanning from May 3rd to May 25th, 2025, across various iconic venues in the Nilgiris.

🌼 Key Events You Shouldn’t Miss

🥦 Vegetable Show
📍 Nehru Park, Kotagiri
📅 May 3rd to May 5th
Witness vegetables transformed into artistic marvels. A quirky and creative start to the festival, this show celebrates local farming traditions and creativity.

📍 Gudalur
📅 May 9th to May 11th
Gudalur brings its own charm to the vegetable show with community participation and cultural performances.

🐶 Dog Show
📍 Ooty
📅 May 9th
Perfect for animal lovers — come see some of the most adorable and well-groomed dogs compete in a lively and entertaining show.

🌹 Rose Show
📍 Government Rose Garden, Ooty
📅 May 10th to May 12th
Stroll through thousands of blooming roses in all shapes, sizes, and colors. It’s an olfactory and visual treat that’s perfect for couples, families, and photography enthusiasts.

🌸 The Grand 127th Flower Show
📍 Government Botanical Garden, Ooty
📅 May 16th to May 21st
The crown jewel of the entire festival! With over 200+ flower varieties, floral arrangements, themed installations, and horticultural displays, this is a must-visit for every traveler. Celebrating its 127th edition, the flower show attracts tourists and nature lovers from around the globe.

🍊 Fruit Show
📍 Sim’s Park, Coonoor
📅 May 23rd to May 25th
Enjoy fruit sculptures, exotic displays, and local produce at this colorful event. A refreshing way to wrap up the festival.

🌿 Why Stay with VOYE HOMES During the Festival?

VOYE HOMES offers a curated selection of beautiful stays across Ooty and the Nilgiris — from serene farm resorts and heritage villas to pool villas and hillside cottages. Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape, a family holiday, or a getaway with friends, our properties provide:

✅ Easy access to all major festival locations
✅ Stunning hill views and nature-filled settings
✅ Heritage charm blended with modern comforts
✅ Campfires, BBQs, gardens, and kid-friendly spaces

🌸 Plan Your Visit

With cool mountain air, fragrant gardens, and cultural buzz in every corner, Ooty in May is a magical experience. Whether you’re here for the flowers, the events, or just the vibe — VOYE HOMES ensures your stay is as memorable as the festival itself.

Book your stay now and let the hills of Ooty blossom around you.