Mango Melee 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the St. George Village Botanical Garden in Frederiksted, St. Croix. This annual event celebrates the mango season and will feature tropical fruit tastings, mango contests, local food and drinks, craft vendors, and cultural performances.
Event details
- Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Location: St. George Village Botanical Garden, Frederiksted, St. Croix
- Admission: $10
What to expect
- Contests: Includes a kids’ mango eating contest, a blind tasting, and a tropical fruit identification contest.
- Food and drinks: Vendors will sell local food and drinks, including items with mango, and there will be multiple bars with mango-infused tropical drinks.
- Activities: Enjoy live music, cultural dances, moko jumbies, and various workshops.
- Shopping: A variety of craft vendors will be present.
- Garden attractions: The St. George Village Botanical Garden’s nursery, museum, and store will be open, and the Orchid Society will also host a sale.
