The public is invited to attend the 52nd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair of the U.S. Virgin Islands from Feb. 17-19 at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex, Estate Lower Love on St. Croix. The theme is “AGRICULTURE: Our future and so much more in 2024.” 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, Feb. 17.
“Our theme reflects our tireless and on- going efforts to keep agriculture alive in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Let's enjoy, educate, and improve food security for many years to come,” said Dr. Louis E. Petersen, commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and president of the Agriculture and Food Fair Board.
Agrifest 2024 will also feature the Fair Wear Extravaganza and the Farmer of the Year award presentations on Saturday. Other entertainment will feature Superior Court Rising Stars Steel Orchestra, We Deh Ya Cultural Dancers, Hartatak International, Guardians of Culture Mokojumbies, Ikonic HD, Marsvyn David, St. Patrick's School Orchestra, Xpress Band, FYAH TRAIN, Emcee Bogle, Zion Roots, Ay Ay Masqueraders, 411 Live, Baz N Dem, GusBus De Band, DJ Poppy Pops, TSK with AY AY Cultural Dancers and new to the Agfair, "Children of TSK".
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 Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and Grenada.
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, the University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture will portray this year’s theme.
The organizers of the 2024 Agriculture and Food Fair invite everyone to come and experience Virgin Islands agriculture at its very best. The Agriculture and Food Fair is sponsored by the V.I. Department of Agriculture, the UVI School of Agriculture, the V.I. Department of Tourism, VI Lottery, and VIYA.
For more information, contact Marthious Clavier at (340) 692-4090, or via email at mclavie@live.uvi.edu.
For more information, contact pr@uvi.edu.