Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Announces the Return of Annual Mango Festival
- wgclients01
- Jun 14, 2024
- 3 min read
Summer in South Florida is synonymous with mango season, and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved annual Mango Festival. This year's festival, celebrating nearly three decades of mango mania, will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The festival, a beloved tradition nearly three decades in the making, invites families and friends to partake in a weekend brimming with mango-centric activities and experiences. The 2024 Mango Festival promises a weekend full of mango-themed activities for the entire family, including:
Mango Tastings
Sweet mango smoothies
Mangolicious cocktail flight
Signature Mango Brunch
Wide variety of mangoes and tropical fruit for purchase
Food vendors with mango-inspired menus
Mango tree sales
Beer Tasting presented by La Tropical
Lawn games and music
Jurassic Garden
Mango Craft with Miss Jessica
Scheduled lectures by mango experts
MANGO TASTING: Experience the flavors of mango fruit with three varieties grown at Fairchild’s Farm. Tastings are scheduled at half-hour intervals from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Tickets are $5 each and sold on-site, with limited availability.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Mango and Other Tropical Fruit Sale: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Visitors will take home the king of the fruit, grown fresh by Fairchild
Mango Tree Sale: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with horticulturalists available to assist
Mango Mania Bar: Featuring mango smoothies, mini mango cocktail flight, and La Tropical beer tasting located at Phillip's Courtyard.
○ Smoothie: $7 (1), $12 (2), $16 (spirit-infused)
○ Mini Cocktail Flight: $29
○ Beer Tasting: $14
Signature Mango Brunch: Only on Sunday, July 14, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, enjoy a culinary journey with dishes crafted by South Florida’s finest chefs.
EDUCATIONAL LECTURES: Saturday, July 13:
Saturday, July 13
11:00 AM: "New Mango Varieties" by Nick Bernal, Seasons Farm Fresh
1:00 PM: "The World of Mangos" by Dr. Richard Campbell
2:30 PM: "Young Mango Tree Selection, Planting, and Pruning" by Jeff Wasielewski, UF/IFAS
Sunday, July 14:
11:00 AM: Lecture by Jonathan Crane (pending confirmation)
1:00 PM: "The Fruitful Five" Mango Masters Panel Discussion featuring experts like Julian Lara, Paul Nison, Alex Salazar, Tom Suttons, Bobby Biswas, and Chris Wenzel.
Book Reading by Sita Singh:
Join author Sita Singh as she reads her book "Mango Memories" in The Shop. Illustrated by Nabi H. Ali, this delightful book will captivate listeners of all ages. Sita Singh's social media links: Website, Instagram, X. Her book “Mango Memories” will be available for sale
MARKET VENDORS:
Explore a variety of unique products from vendors such as Paz y Luna, Nomad Soul Design, Kreative Gardens, John's Jungle, Healing Blends, Apu Hemp, In Your Face Delights, Vegalia, Keys Bees, and Miguel Bode Hone
FOOD VENDORS: Satisfy your cravings with mango-inspired dishes from:
Artic Ice
Manka
Guacamole & Ceviche House
Joey's Donuts
El Machine Gon Tacos
Pop Sandwiches
ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS:
Gift Shop and Café: Open from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Garden House Mango Display: Feast your eyes on a beautiful display of mangos grown at Fairchild’s Farm.
Native Butterfly Path and Garden House Lawn: Enjoy the serene beauty and vibrant life of Fairchild's tropical paradise.
Jurassic Garden: Explore the prehistoric-themed garden.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, July 13-14, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Mango Brunch on Sunday, July 14, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
WHERE: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156
ADMISSION: Tickets for the Mango Festival are available for purchase online at https://ftbg.ticketapp.org/portal/product/67. Adult tickets are $24.95, Senior Citizens are $17.95, Students $15.95, and Child (6-17) tickets are $11.95.
Fairchild members and children under 6 enjoy free admission.
For additional information, please visit www.fairchildgarden.org or call 305 667 1651.
