At a distance of 138 kilometers from Jodhpur, Nagaur organizes one of the largest cattle fair of India. The Nagaur Cattle fair is held once in a year between January and February. The small town of Nagaur comes alive with lively activities and people who come here in enormous numbers to take part in trading of livestock. The livestock includes not just cows but also, camels, goats and sheep. They are decorated beautifully by their owners who look absolutely dramatic dressed in their colorful attires.

According to the Hindu calendar, held in the month of Magha, the Nagaur Fair continues for eight long days. The fair spreads with the population of people and cattle from all over Rajasthan and nearby states. The various activities like bullfights, cockfights, races, etc are worth watching. The presence of musicians and dancers makes this event a very lively and enjoyable one. Other interesting events are horse races, tug-of-war, handicrafts and jewellery sale and exhibitions of leather and iron accessories.

The one event that attracts numerous people is the Mirchi Bazaar or the Red-Chilly Market. It is the largest chilly market of India and one can see carpets of dry red chillies. The camels and cattle traded over here are known for their fitness and fetch high prices. One can see some of the most handsome pedigree horses over here.