Event· Union Island· Windward Islands

Union Island Conch Festival and Maroon Festival

12° 35.7′ N · 61° 26.1′ W · approximate

Two Union traditions: a culinary Conch Festival with lambi cooked every way, and the Maroon, a pre-harvest thanksgiving of drumming, dancing and feasting on the dish wangoo.

The GrenadinesGrenadaSt Lucia & Martinique

Practical

Coordinate is derived: Ashton village (OpenStreetMap), where many community events are held; venues vary. Conch Festival usually at the end of February; Maroon toward the end of May (dates vary - ask the tourism office, +1 784 458 8350).

Best for

Food and Afro-Caribbean heritage

Season

Late Feb (Conch); late May (Maroon)

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