Known as Queen of Hills, Ooty is beautiful hill station situated at Nilgiri Mountain in the state of Tamil Nadu. Ooty which have been luring the entire globe by its beauty of nature also hosts myriads of cultural events to boost the tourism in the region. These cultural and entertaining events are organized by department of tourism of both state and union governments. Flower Show is an amazing event organized in Ooty. Tourists enjoy themselves taking a stroll in the show and watching several rare and exquisite flowers displayed there on the occasion. Fashion parade, boat race and boat pageantry are other fascinating events organized in Ooty. These events are largely held during summer season and witness the thousands of tourists visiting the hill town during the period. 

Apart from these cultural events Ooty also celebrates all major religious festivals like Deepawali and Dussera with much pomp and show. Other than these national festivals there are some regional festivals which hold great significance in the cultural life of the people of Ooty. Thaipoosam, Ooty Marryamman Temple Festival, Bookkarupam Mariamman festival, and Coonoor Mariamman festival are some the prominent festivals celebrated with great zeal and zest in Ooty.