Event· Nevis· Leeward Islands

Nevis Mango Festival

17° 8.6′ N · 62° 37.6′ W · approximate

Nevis's signature summer food festival celebrates the island's dozens of mango varieties with chef showcases, a passport food tour, mango-eating contests and a mango-cocktail bar crawl along Pinney's Beach.

Practical

Position is Charlestown (the festival's listed address is Main Street); events spread across the island. The official site advertises 1-4 July 2027 (earlier years were also early July); the Nevis Tourism Authority listing currently shows a conflicting date, so confirm on nevismangofest.com. Program: For the Love of Mangoes chef showcase, a celebrity-chef masterclass and supper club, the Passport Food Tour, Pinney's Beach Bar Crawl, mango tastings, mixology competitions, live music and a kids' mango hunt. Early July is hurricane season - keep a plan and watch the forecast if you sail in for it.

Best for

Eating your way around Nevis in mango season

Season

Early July