Taste the Caribbean Festival

Island flavors and rhythms take over Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for a daylong cultural celebration. Taste the Caribbean Festival takes place Sunday, September 13, transforming the Garden’s lush landscape into a showcase of regional cuisine, music and family-friendly activities. The one-day event features live performances throughout the afternoon, culinary demonstrations and an open-air marketplace highlighting Caribbean-inspired vendors. Live Music at the Island Vibes Stage At the Island Vibes Stage in the Palmetum, rotating sets by a Junkanoo Band, Folklore Singers, a traditional Mento Band and a Calypso Band bring reggae, soca and island rhythms to the Garden setting. Performances are scheduled from late morning through mid-afternoon. Demonstrations, Seminars and Activities Guests can participate in cooking demonstrations, tropical fruit seminars with Nick Bernal of Seasons Farm Fresh and dance lessons, along with wellness and spice-focused presentations in the Garden House. A dominos tournament takes place at Cycad Vista, while lawn games such as Giant Jenga, Connect 4 and cornhole are available throughout the day. A carnival mask-making station at The Shop is included w