Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 423
Events
JULY 6 - 9
Nevis Mango and Food Festival
A celebration of mangoes. Four
days of dining experiences, cooking
demonstrations and master cook-along
classes conducted by international and
local celebrity chefs.
JULY 27 - AUGUST 8
Culturama
Nevis’ premier festival is a unique
celebration of the most significant
milestone in the island’s history - the
emancipation of slaves in the 1830s.
Twelve days of celebrating all aspects of
Nevisian arts and culture.
AUGUST 4
Fruit Festival
Sample a wide range of delicious dishes
and drinks, tastefully prepared in the most
creative ways from locally grown tropical
fruits. For more information, contact the
Department of Agriculture:
(869) 469-5521 Ext 2086/7
SEPTEMBER 9
The Nevis Running Festival
and Marathon
10K run, Nevis ½ Marathon and Nevis
Marathon
Contact Greg for more information
(869) 662-3975
SEPTEMBER 9
Independence Day Celebrations
A public holiday celebrating St. Kitts/
Nevis’ independence from Britain in 1983.
Celebration includes a military parade at
Grove Park.
Botanical Gardens
Photo Credit: Tom H.