FolkTea Festival 2026 to be held at Hatipoti Tea Estate
The sixth edition of the open-air festival will celebrate Assam’s tea heritage, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit in Biswanath.
The sixth edition of the FolkTea Festival will take place on November 28–29, 2026, at the Hatipoti Tea Estate in Pabhoi, Biswanath, according to a press communique reported by The Shillong Times.
Organised by the Nanda Talukdar Foundation in association with Hatipoti Tea, the event aims to celebrate the folk traditions, music, and indigenous games of Assam’s tea-growing communities.
The festival seeks to establish tea as a symbol of Assam’s soft power, representing the state's identity, history, and landscape while strengthening its national and international recognition.
A Founders’ Club Retreat is scheduled for November 28 to bring together entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Assam and beyond for networking and discussions on economic opportunities.
The event will also promote tourism in the Brahmaputra Valley’s North Bank region and the Northern Range of Kaziranga National Park, including a special car rally towards the Arunachal Pradesh border.
The Gala Evening will feature theatre and folk music, while the main festival on November 29 will include Tanmoy Saikia Night, indigenous games, and free public entry.