Island SPACE Mango Festival Offers a Unique Taste of Caribbean Culture
Plantation, FL: Broward County’s only mango-centered celebration is back! The Island SPACE Mango Festival returns on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School Gym, bringing together the community for a one-of-a-kind tribute to the king of tropical fruits. With mango tastings, culinary delights, gardening tips, cultural storytelling, and artisan vendors, this vibrant annual event celebrates Caribbean heritage in the most delicious way.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, June 7, 2024
- Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Venue: Lauderdale Lakes Middle School Gym, 3911 Northwest 30th Avenue Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309
- Price: Adults $20 pre-sold and $25 at the door; children 12 and under $10
- Tickets: Available at org/mangofest25
A Feast of Mangoes from Across the Caribbean and Beyond
Guests will enjoy dozens of local and international mango varieties, from the beloved Jamaican Julie and East Indian to sweet and juicy favorites like Haitian Francine. Sample rare and exotic types at the tasting station, browse the “Guinness Book of Records” mango corner, or cast your vote for the best-tasting mango pollen.
Foodies will love the Mango Variety Snack Counter, offering everything from ice creams, juices, and desserts to mango-laced breads, chutneys, preserves, and more. For those who want a taste of tradition and innovation, the Mango-Inspired Marketplace and Bazaar will feature soaps, oils, lotions, candles, accessories, and art — all inspired by the golden fruit.
Volunteer mango lovers at Island SPACE Mango Festival 2024.
Learn, Taste, Grow: Hands-On Mango Workshops
Festivalgoers with a green thumb (or aspiring ones!) can take part in engaging expert-led workshops throughout the day. Topics include:
- How to grow and graft mango trees
- Juicing for health
- Cosmetic uses and health benefits
- How to cut and present mangoes
- Mango stories from across the diaspora
You’ll also have the chance to purchase mango plants on-site and get direct advice from cultivation experts on how to grow your own tree at home.
A Celebration for the Whole Family
Mango lovers of all ages are invited to connect with the community, share personal mango stories, and explore Caribbean culture through interactive exhibits and storytelling. Kids and adults alike will delight in sampling varieties, exploring new flavors, and discovering the cultural significance of mangoes across the Caribbean region.
Tickets are available now at islandspacefl.org/mangofest25. Admission is $20 pre-sold for adults and $25 at the door. Children 12 and under get in for just $10.
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Sponsors and Museum Information
Island SPACE Mango Festival is made possible in part by support from the Broward County Cultural Division, BBX Capital Foundation, Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida, “King” George Jograj, Dr. Lydia Malcom of Authentic Behavioral Health LLC, and her husband, Mr. Waynewright Malcolm, Alexandra P. Davis, and the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Judith Cornfeld Fund for the Arts, Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund.
About Island SPACE
Island Society for the Promotion of Artistic and Cultural Education (Island SPACE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of arts, culture, history, and educational initiatives that represent the Caribbean region, in South Florida and the broader diaspora. The public is invited to visit the Caribbean museum Thursdays through Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. General museum entry is $15 per adult and $7 per child. Visit www.islandspacefl.org to learn more.
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