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The 20th Annual International Mango Festival

By DIANA ROWE | Thursday May 24, 2012 01:14 PM

The 2012 theme for the International Mango Festival is “The Mangos of Fairchild Evolution.” In its 20^th year, the two-day festival offers attendees mango-themed events, including educational seminars, the world’s largest mango exhibit, mango culinary demonstrations, and fun activities for the kids.

After twenty growing seasons, the fertile land of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has yielded flavorful, fiberless mangos, exhibiting the horticultural advances and modern production systems of today. The 20^th annual International Mango Festival celebrates the advances of mango farming by teaching, learning and tasting the mango.

Educational programs during the event focus on the evolution of the Fairchild Mangos and the fruit in other countries, as well as growing techniques. Complement the teaching component of the International Mango Festival with a unique mango brunch, International Fruit Market, and participate in a mango auction.

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Miami Bahamas Goombay Festival

By DIANA ROWE | Tuesday April 17, 2012 12:50 PM

The 36th annual Miami Bahamas Goombay Festival on June 1-3, 2012 will offer a much-anticipated taste of Bahamian culture. The festival takes place in Coconut Grove which is the home of 1890s Bahamian immigrants and Miami’s oldest black community.

The annual festival is as colorful and vibrant as the Bahamas, transforming Grand Avenue into a vibrant Caribbean party. The Bahamian-style festival occurs each year on the first weekend of June and is dedicated to the preservation of the early black settlers of Coconut Grove.

Thousands of visitors arrive in Miami for this festival celebrating the Bahamian influences. Three stages give the festival attendees plenty of reasons to enjoy Caribbean style music, but perhaps one of the biggest attractions is the 55-member Royal Bahamas Police Band.

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Miami Wine & Food Festival

By DIANA ROWE
Tuesday March 27, 2012 03:45 PM

Celebrating its 17th year, save the dates of April 18-21, 2012 to attend the four-day Miami Wine & Food Festival, a popular charity event pairing wine and beer with taste-worthy chef creations. Festival attendees also have the option bid on auction items, benefiting the South Florida programs of United Way.

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Brickell Fashion Week

By LAURA NASS
Monday March 12, 2012 03:28 PM

Miami is Florida’s fashion capital, adding even more excitement and popularity surrounding Brickell Fashion Week. If you will be adventuring through the area and interested in a unique Miami event, do not hesitate to check out this one, featuring fashion, food, and fun.

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Florida Reniassance Festival Miami

By DIANA ROWE
Tuesday February 21, 2012 11:49 AM

In 1993, the Florida Renaissance Festival began hosting 16th century re-creation. Today the two locations include Miami with more than 100 costumed performers, five stages with nonstop entertainment and stage acts from around the world near Historic Virginia Beach Park.

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Asian Culture Festival

By LAURA NASS
Tuesday January 17, 2012 06:13 PM

An unique part of what Miami has to share is its diverse culture and interesting dynamics in population. If you are interested in an event that will exemplify Miami’s culture at its finest, consider the annual Asian Culture Festival, an entertainment experience for all.

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South Beach Wine & Food Festival

By DIANA ROWE
Wednesday December 28, 2011 11:12 AM

Since 2001, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival has showcased the talents of the world’s wine and spirit producers, renowned chefs and culinary personalities to thousands of foodies. Events over the 4-day gourmet Miami beach fest include Fun and Fit as a Family; Salsa at Sea; and Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village.

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Junior Orange Bowl Parade

By LAURA NASS
Monday November 14, 2011 05:24 PM

Consider attending the 63 year old tradition, the Junior Orange Bowl Parade, during your next South Florida vacation. Celebrate active youth and community with exciting marching bands, vibrant floats, community groups, and much more.

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Miami Short Film Festival

By LAURA NASS
Thursday October 27, 2011 02:09 PM

The Miami Short Film Festival has grown and evolved since 2002 and has become one of the greatest events of its kind in Miami. The festival holds the mission statement that “today’s short films lead to tomorrow’s world-renowned filmmakers.”

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