Lavi fair largely popular for the trade and exhibition of special goods and products is held in great esteem and is celebrated with much fanfare. The town has maintained this age-old tradition and has been hosting the International Lavi Fair for more than 300 years. The fair is famous for the wide range of native handicrafts, 'Pashmina' wool, agricultural produce and dry fruits. The surefooted 'Ch
aumkhi' horses are also brought here from the tribal areas for sale. The Lavi Fair is actually a trade fair where various sorts of merchandise are sold. The tribal people of Himachal Pradesh come to this fair to sell their indigenous products. They sell dry fruits, handicrafts, handloom products and products made from wool and also leather. The merchants coning from across the borders bring different exotic spices for selling. In the fair, cultural programs are also organized like music and folk dances. There are many stars and celebrities taking part in this fair and show him/her performance at night in various cultural programmes. Many local residents and visitors from Himachal come at night to see the performance of stars. There are a large number of people and tourists coming to Rampur Bushahr in November month to see this fair. Lavi fair shows the ancient culture of Himachal Pradesh. Stunning Pashmina is the famous thing which can be bought by the customers numbers at this fair. There are other agriculture products which are sold in a large number of this fair like dry fruits. Pashmina is one of the biggest draws at the fair, along with agriculture products like dry fruits and nuts being sold in a large numbers. The fair is named after 'lovi' (woolen long coat), which is a traditional dress that people wear during winters in the Shimla and Kinnaur districts.The status of Lavi fair has reached to an international level and numerous efforts are made by government to restore the popularity and status of lavi fair. Over the past few years, the government is making efforts to modernize the activities at fair. Many traders from all parts of country come here during the month of November to lure customers and popularize their art and craft. History of Lavi Fair
Lavi fair is also mentioned in the history of erstwhile Bushair State. According to some historical evidences, atrade treaty was signed between the Bushair state and Tibet, during the reign of Raja Kesar Singh. Swords and horses were also exchanged between the two as a mark of friendship. At that time the trade relationship was very strong and it was promised that the relation would remain so for ages. But, after the occupation of Tibet by China, all trade between the two came to a standstill.