Mango & Pineapple Fest
The annual Mango Fest, which is usually held at Christian Valley, consists of fun activities surrounded the annual festival.There are several mango competitions and other activities, which brings life to the festival, besides the usual harvest of sweet Antiguan mangoes.
The Antigua and Barbuda Mango Fest promotes the advantages of utilizing as much local produce as is available from farmers by the hotels and restaurants. It also serves to further highlight the move towards furthering the linkages between tourism and agriculture. The Antigua and Barbuda Mango Fest is much anticipated by locals as well as visitors alike.
Antigua and Barbuda declared May 20th, 2010, the National Pineapple Day and on August 13th, 2010, the twin island state is celebrating the Mango with the National Mango Day.
Take a look at the Schedule of Events for the Antigua & Barbuda Pineapple and Mango Fest 2010 below:
Don’t forget the “After Mango Fest Jam” called Flavors Mango Fest Fete on August 14 at 7:00pm – August 15 at 2:00am
Christian Valley (Jennings Primary School Basketball Court)
Admission: $20 at the gate
($5 off for those who attend Mango Fest and show ticket stub)
Entertainment: -Dj Supa Dymond
For more information: www.antiguamangofest.com
I am interested in coming to Antigua this year (2011) for the Pineapple and Mango festival, what day(s) is it exacty. I am coming from Trinidad. Looking forward to your response. Thank you.