Second Mango Array and Tropical Fruit Festival set for June 17
- Thursday, May 26th, 2011 at 2:49 PM
The Department of Agriculture is inviting the public to the second Mango Array and Tropical Fruit Festival to be held on Friday, June 17 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park from 10 am – 6pm.
An assortment of kidney, grafted and cottage mangoes, in addition to a variety of tropical fruits, are expected to be on display. Cultural activities will be provided including a selection form the Junior Heritage Dancers, face painting and a mango hunt. School- aged children are encouraged to participate in a mango eating competition beginning at 12 noon.
Public support is encouraged to make the Mango Array and Tropical Fruit Festival a success as the Department of Agriculture promotes the local agricultural industry. Interested persons are asked to telephone the department at 495-2110 or the Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer at 468-9212.
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