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Annual Island SPACE Mango Festival returns to Pembroke Pines with mango-centric workshops to celebrate Father’s Day
By Litzy Grijalba at WSVN 7 News
· June 19, 2026
· 2 min read
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, and it’s also the peak of mango season. The favorite fruit of the islands is at the heart of the big celebration, and Deco’s got all the juicy details. How sweet it is! It’s time for the annual Mango Festival. Calibe Thompson: “It’s a Mango Festival, it’s a
Key takeaway It’s time for the annual Mango Festival.
Why this matters in The Miami
The Island SPACE Mango Festival's return to Pembroke Pines is a celebration that resonates deeply with Miami 's own Caribbean heritage. As the seat of Miami-Dade County, Miami is home to a vibrant Caribbean community, and the festival's emphasis on mango-centric workshops and family-friendly activities will likely appeal to many Miamians. The event's timing, coinciding with Father's Day and Caribbean American Heritage Month, adds to its significance. Miami's own Little Havana and Wynwood neighborhoods are known for their rich cultural heritage, and the festival's pan-Caribbean heritage museum is a unique aspect that will likely draw visitors from across South Florida. The festival's focus on local chefs, such as Chef Irie, and the variety of mangoes from the Caribbean and South Florida, will also showcase the region's diverse culinary scene. As Miami continues to celebrate its cultural diversity, events like the Island SPACE Mango Festival serve as a testament to the city's thriving Caribbean community.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, and it’s also the peak of mango season. The favorite fruit of the islands is at the heart of the big celebration, and Deco’s got all the juicy details. How sweet it is! It’s time for the annual Mango Festival. Calibe Thompson: “It’s a Mango Festival, it’s a
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