Paintings, the art of 'aipan'
The Aipan (Alpana) is a popular art form of Kumaun, and walls, papers and pieces of cloth are decorated by the drawing of various geometric and other figures belonging to gods, goddesses and objects of nature Pichhauras or dupattas are also decorated in this manner. At the time of Harela there is a tradition of making clay idols (Dikaras). The Shaukas use their own and Tibetan knitting art form to decorate mattresses known as Dans. In these woolen goods we find the influence of the Kumaoni and Tibetan styles. Pithoragarh also has a distinctive style of making different baskets called Doka. The art of hilljatra mukhotas (masks) is also worth mentioning.

Fairs
The fairs of Pithoragarh are not only an expression of the religious,social and the cultural urges of the people but have also sustained the folk culture and have been central to the economic activities of the people. Jauljibi and Thal fairs are primarily trade fairs. During the navratri fair at the Mahakali temple at Gangolihat the devotees turn up in a very large number and thus these fairs are manifestly religious in nature. The other famous fairs of the region are :

Mostamanu fair held in Aug. - Sept.
Kapileshwar fair held on Shivratri.
Krishna Janmastami fair held at Kalapani and Gunji
Kanar Devi fair at Baram in Gori Valley.
Honkra Devi fair at Birthi
Dhanlekh fair at Askot
Lacchar fair at a place Naini Patal.

The Nandadevi fair
The Nandadevi fair is held at Almora, Nainital, Kot (Dangoli) and also in the far flung villages of Johar ( like Milam and Martoli). In Johar, people come from far and wide to Danadhar, Suring, Milam and Martoli in order to worship the Goddess.

Chhipla Jaat
Chhiplakote is situated in the heart land of Kali and Gori rivers, south of Panchchuli mountains.The highest point of this mountain - Najurikund (4497 m) - is the seat of Chhipla Kedar.