Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2017 | Page 525

EVENTS APRIL 1 - 29 St. Thomas Carnival To be held at Bambarra Beach. Model sailboats, food and music. APRIL 7 Jazz in the Park A combination of jazz , art, food, locally made craft items, kids zone and the “Local Author’s Village,” featuring local authors. MAY Coal Pot Cook-Off This is a celebration of one of the island’s traditional cooking methods - using a coal pot. Local chefs will compete for the “Best Coal Pot Chef on the Island” title during this fun-filled cultural event accompanied by live music. JUNE King of the Wing Contest The best chicken wing flavour on the island is judged during this culinary competition which raises funds for local charities. Photo Credit: U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism