Sweet treats and island vibes: Caribbean mango festival returns to Pembroke Pines

South Florida’s only mango festival is bringing exotic tastings, vendors and Father’s Day fun to Pembroke Pines.

Organizers expect more than 1,500 visitors at the third annual event.

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Here are key takeaways:

• The Island Space Mango Festival takes place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center.
• The event is run by the Island Space Museum, a Plantation-based nonprofit art gallery dedicated to Caribbean culture. Attendance has jumped from 300 visitors in 2024 to a projected 1,500 this year.
• Three ticket packages are available on Ticketmaster: a $32.55 general admission, a $60.25 “Daddy’s Kingdom” pass with a dads-only zone and red carpet entrance, and a $60.25 “Mango Sommelier Experience” with a 20-minute mango flight tasting.
• General admission includes mango samples from around the globe and access to more than 40 artisan, food, plant and garden vendors.
• Festival highlights include a mango auction, live DJ, multicultural performances, chef-led culinary demos and tropical fruit care workshops.

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