The 2026 Nevis Mango Festival, held July 2-5, welcomed over 5,000 attendees, an increase of 1,000 over the previous year, for four days of food, music, and island spirit. Highlights were a waterfront cocktail hour at the Four Seasons Resort featuring mango-infused cocktails and a three-course dinner concluding with the gift of a personalized menu signed by Chef Eric; a mango-themed dinner at CHASKA Indian Cuisine & Bar in Cades Bay, where guests cooked side by side with Chef Eric during a master class; the Mango Mania eating contest; a mixology competition featuring local bartenders; and an evening pub crawl with more mango-themed drink specials.
Saturday featured a Passport Food Tour of bars and restaurants across Nevis, and Sunday concluded with For the Love of Mangoes, the festival’s signature event at Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park, featuring a cooking competition, kids’ events, and the Mango Festival Concert under the stars.
Dates for the 2027 Nevis Mango Festival have been confirmed, with the celebration set to return July 1-4. For more information on the Nevis Mango Festival, visit www.nevismangofest.com
