Introduction to the Mango Festival

The second annual Island SPACE Mango Festival is returning in June 2025, and this time, it’s headed 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 will include a variety of activities and attractions, such as:

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

There will also be 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,” and “How to Cut & Present Mangoes.”

Event Details

• 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

Ticket Information and Event Website

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit islandspacefl.org/mangofest25.

Past Event Coverage

This is “Small Bites,” a South Florida Sun Sentinel feature with tiny tidbits on the food and beverage scene — because we know that sometimes you just don’t have room for a long article. You want a little news brief instead, an amuse bouche of information, if you will. Enjoy!

Publication Details

Originally Published: May 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM EDT

Conclusion

The Island SPACE Mango Festival promises to be an exciting event, celebrating the versatility and richness of mangoes. With its diverse range of activities, workshops, and attractions, it’s an event not to be missed for mango enthusiasts and foodies alike.

FAQs

• Q: What are the dates for the Island SPACE Mango Festival?
  A: The festival will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
• 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 do tickets cost?
  A: Tickets cost $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 includes a tasting station, snack counter, marketplace, Caribbean cultural storytelling, workshops, and more.