The Nongkhnum Festival is an annual event which is celebrated every spring of the year and it is hosted by the District Arts and Culture Society, West Khasi Hills District. The event is reminiscence of a carnival atmosphere to boost Eco Tourism and promote the indigenous culture of the local community. The District Administration in collaboration with the District Arts and Culture Society along with its associate partners and sponsors extends a very warm welcome to all local and outstation travelers to take part in this extravagant event and experience the exuberance of nature in the so called wild west.