The arrival of summer in South Florida signals the peak season of its famed fruit, the mango. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden‘s annual Mango Festival is a delightful celebration of the King of Fruit, and will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The festival, a cherished tradition nearly three decades in the making, invites families and friends to partake in a weekend of mango-centric festivities. The 2023 lineup promises an array of activities for attendees of all ages:
- Cooking demonstrations and mango tastings
- Specialty mango smoothies and cocktails
- Signature mango brunch
- A variety of mangoes and tropical fruits available for purchase
- Food vendors showcasing innovative mango-inspired menus
- Informative mango lectures
- Mango tree sales
- Live music, lawn games, and more
The weekend highlight, Fairchild’s signature Mango Brunch, will occur only on Sunday, July 9, from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM. This culinary event offers attendees a chance to meet some of South Florida’s finest chefs and sample their extraordinary mango-inspired dishes.
This year’s star-studded brunch lineup boasts a roster of acclaimed chefs, including:
- Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s Consulting
- Jeremy Ford of Stubborn Seed & Butcher’s Club at PGA National Resort
- Cindy Hutson of Zest at the Cliff
- Aaron Brooks of Edge Steak & Bar
- Niven Patel of Ghee & Mamey
- Hugh Sinclair, known as Chef Ire
- Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine
- Malcolm Prude Le Basque, Executive Chef
A limited number of tickets are available for purchase, with the Mango Festival admission included with the Mango Brunch tickets:
- Member Adult: $120 Non-Member Adult: $135
TICKET LINK
EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, July 8-9, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 5:0 PM. Mango Brunch on Sunday, July 9, from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM.
WHERE: Fairchild Tropical Bo nic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156
ADMISSION: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, $12 for children 6-17. Free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under.
Members and Non-Members purchase tickets here:
https://fairchildgarden.org/events/mango-festival/
For additional information, please visit www.fairchildgarden.org or call 305 667 1651.
Happy Travels 