The public is invited to attend the 53rd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair of the U.S. Virgin Islands from February 15-17 at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex, Estate Lower Love on St. Croix. The theme is “From Soil to Soul Nurturing VI Agriculture”.
The entrance fee is $6 for adults, $4 for children, and $5 for senior citizens.
The fair will open daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., with opening ceremonies scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 15.
Agrifest 2025 will also feature the Farmer of the Year award presentations on Saturday. Other entertainment will feature Superior Court Rising Stars Steel Orchestra, Hartatak International, Guardians of Culture Mokojumbies, Ikonic HD, St. Patrick's School Orchestra, Black Empire, Xpress Band, Emcee Bogle, Ay Ay Masqueraders, 411 Live, Unit Band, GusBus De Band, DJ Poppy Pops, AY AY Cultural Dancers, and so much more.
Family fun will include interesting and attractive exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, challenging competitions, games, prize-winning animals, a variety of delicious local foods and beverages, along with fun fellowship with friends and relatives from neighboring islands.
In addition to participants from all three Virgin Islands, guests are expected to arrive from Antigua, Barbuda, Guyana, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, and Grenada.
The University of the Virgin Islands programs will participate under the UVI tent with educational displays of publications and services offered to the community. In addition to their major sponsorship role, UVI School of Agriculture will portray the theme of “From Soil to Soul Nurturing VI Agriculture”.
The organizers of the 2025 Agriculture and Food Fair invite everyone to come and experience Virgin Islands agriculture at its very best.
The major sponsors for the Agriculture and Food Fair are the V.I. Department of Agriculture, the UVI School of Agriculture, and V.I. Department of Tourism, and VI Lottery.
For more information, contact Marthious Clavier at (340) 692-4090, or via email at mclavie@live.uvi.edu