Introduction to the Mango Festival

The second annual Island SPACE Mango Festival is returning in June 2025, and this time, it’s heading to Lauderdale Lakes. This fruit-forward foodie event had its inaugural staging last year at Broward Mall in Plantation, where the event’s producer, Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, is located.

What to Expect at the Festival

The event promises to be an exciting celebration of all things mango, with a variety of activities and attractions for attendees to enjoy. These include:

• A Tasting Station with rare and exotic mangos
• A Mango Variety Snack Counter with ice cream, juice, and desserts, as well as mango-laced breads, chutneys, preserves, and more
• A Mango-Inspired Marketplace & Bazaar with soaps, oils, lotions, candles, accessories, and art

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Additional Activities and Workshops

In addition to the tasting stations and marketplace, the festival will also feature Caribbean cultural storytelling, a “people’s choice” vote for best-tasting mango pollen, and workshops on topics such as:

• “How to Grow & Graft Mango Trees”
• “Juicing for Health”
• “Cosmetic Uses & Health Benefits”
• “How to Cut & Present Mangoes”

Event Details

The festival will take place on:

• Date: Saturday, June 7
• Time: Noon-6 p.m.
• Location: Lauderdale Lakes Middle School gymnasium, 3911 NW 30th Ave.
• Cost: $23.18 for adults in advance and $25 at the door; $10 for children age 12 and younger
• Information: islandspacefl.org/mangofest25

Conclusion

The Island SPACE Mango Festival is a unique and exciting event that celebrates the mango in all its forms. With its variety of activities, workshops, and attractions, it’s an event that’s sure to delight both mango lovers and anyone looking for a fun and educational experience.

FAQs

• Q: What is the date of the Mango Festival?
  A: The festival will take place on Saturday, June 7.
• Q: Where is the festival located?
  A: The festival will be held at the Lauderdale Lakes Middle School gymnasium, 3911 NW 30th Ave.
• Q: How much does it cost to attend the festival?
  A: Tickets are $23.18 for adults in advance and $25 at the door; $10 for children age 12 and younger.
• Q: What activities can I expect at the festival?
  A: The festival will feature a variety of activities, including tasting stations, a marketplace, Caribbean cultural storytelling, and workshops on topics such as growing and grafting mango trees, juicing for health, and more.
  Originally Published: June 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT