Puerto Rico Food Festivals & Shows

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2024 PUERTO RICO: JANUARY TO JUNE 2024
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
(See also: 2023  -  2017  -  2016  -  2015  -  2014)

February 14, 2024
VALENTINE'S DAY - Nationwide

March 9, 2024  Taste of Rums
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico National Rum Festival.  This is one of the biggest rum festivals in the world with over 3,000 attendees.  What to expect at the event:  A) Music: During the entire show we have live performances ranging from American Classic Rock tribute bands,  Spanish rock bands, Salsa bands, and batucada shows.  B) Rum: Taste of Rums is focused on promoting the local rum industry. Attendees will be able to enjoy over 12 different rum brands made in the island of Puerto Rico. 18+ locations (booths) will be pouring rum by either the local rum companies or by the staff of famous local bars.  C) Education: The event will have an educational tent. Master Classes will be offered thru out the day. (Limited space)   D) Arts & Craft: Local artists will be selling arts & crafts.  E) Food: Over 8+ restaurants will be selling food. Expect to pay around $6.00 per serving size.  D) Other beverages: Cold & hot beverages will be offered for hydration (Until it last).  Attendance: 3,000.
 

2023 PUERTO RICO: JANUARY TO JUNE 2024
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events waiting for new dates

April 22, 2023  Earth Day - Worldwide

May 14, 2023  MOTHER'S DAY - Nationwide
Most restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list.

2017 PUERTO RICO: JANUARY TO JUNE 2017
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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June 9-11, 2017 - Fiesta Nacional del Mango - Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
(no website)
This festival celebrates the mango with various recipe contests that use this fruit as an ingredient. There are exhibitions of varieties of mangoes, music by several bands, dance classes and more.
 

2016 PUERTO RICO: JANUARY TO JUNE 2016
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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May 11-14, 2016 - International Tourism Expo - San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Caribbean's premier tourism conference and expo - International Tourism Expo (ETI), will bring together all stakeholders with interest in growing and selling the Caribbean region for a unique global business event, showcasing a diverse cross-section of Caribbean destinations and suppliers, cutting edge conference, and ample business opportunities.
 

2015 PUERTO RICO: JANUARY TO JUNE 2015
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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February 6-8, 2015 - Coffee Harvest Festival 2015
Maricao, Puerto Rico
Maricao celebrates "la toma de cafe" every year. The festival takes place in the plaza town and features folkloric music, crafts displays, typical cuisine and demonstrations of coffee preparations.
 

2014 PUERTO RICO: JANUARY TO JUNE 2014
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
these events are waiting for new dates

February 14-16, 2014 - Festival del Chapin 2014 - Naquabo, Puerto Rico
A festival featuring foods made using the traditional "chapín" (a local fish), a boat regatta and all kinds of contests.

February 21-23, 2014  Feria Agricola - Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
This agricultural fair highlights the various crops produced in the area with plenty of music, exhibits and food kiosks.

March 8, 2014  Maratón de la Chopa - Toa Alta, Puerto Rico
Chopa fishing competition. The chopa is a freshwater fish found at Río La Plata in Toa Alta.

March 14-15, 2014  Festival de la China Dulce - Las Marias, Puerto Rico
An orange festival with different orange recipes, arts and crafts exhibitions and typical music.

March 14-15, 2014  Five Days with Our Land - Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Cinco Días con Nuestra Tierra is an annual agricultural-industrial fair with product exhibits from large and small operations in the Island's western region.

April 12-13, 2014  El Festival del Pueblo del Tomate
Juyuya, Puerto Rico
This town is known as the "Pueblo del Tomate" (town of the tomatoes). This event is a celebration of the tomatoes and includes music, games and food kiosks.

April 18-20, 2014  Festival del Apio - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico
Celery festival and farmers' market with crafts and artisans.

May 24, 2014  Festival del Pescador - Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Fishing contests, troubadour contests, music by local groups, and food kiosks featuring foods from the sea.

May 30-June 1, 2014  Sugarcane Festival - Hatillo, Puerto Rico
A festival which highlights the traditional planting of sugar cane and its widespread use. Music, arts and parades are featured.

June 27-29, 2014  Feria Agricola de la Reserva del Valle
Lajas, Puerto Rico
This agricultural fair offers exhibits and sales of plants, animals, farm equipment and products. The festivities include music, food, a rodeo and a paso fino horse competition.