Aruba Food and Wine Festivals
Interested in exploring some of Aruba’s culinary heritage, but can’t decide where to eat or drink? Well, there are many food and wine festivals where you can stroll along and partake of the island’s cuisine while enjoying a nice glass of wine.
Every June, there’s an “Aruba Food Wine & Art Festival” in Pago Pago. The main draw is a Best Chef competition on opening night. Other features including wine tastings, art shows, and a gala finale on the last night. The festival is held at the Westin Hotel in Pago Pago. More information and ticket pricing is available by contacting the hotel directly.
Another fun festival is the weekly “Food and Wine Festival at the Village”. This is held every Wednesday night from 6 pm until 10:30 pm. Up to eight restaurants participate, with each one showcasing their finest culinary efforts. This festival is perfect for those who can’t make up their mind as to which restaurant to try, or if time is a constraint. Each restaurant offers bite-size munchies, so you get a nice range from all the chefs. Gift shops are also open so you can shop for the friends and family back at home. The festival takes place at The Village Mall which is located right across the street from the Radisson Resort.
There’s a monthly gala called “The Food & Wine Festival” that takes place at the Cozy Arawak Garden. All the restaurants are open with their chefs providing special treats. One eatery even showcases a live cigar-roller for that after dinner smoke! Admittance to the Garden is free – your only cost is the food and beverages. Festivities start at 5 pm and are located in the Cozy Arawak Garden, which is right across the street from the Occidental Resort. For more information, contact Pepia Est, Romar Trading, Compra or Aruba Wine and Dine.
The biggest festival is the Aruba Carnival, taking place from January 1 until Ash Wednesday every year. The locals work for months on costumes and floats. The entire island is wrapped up preparing for the event. Every weekend features entertainment, dances, contests, food and wine tastings and more. It all culminates in the Grand Parade. On the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday, the locals take to the streets in an hours-long parade. The celebration is held in the streets of Oranjestad.
Other food and wine festivals to be on the lookout for include the Bon Bini Festival, held every Tuesday at the outdoor courtyard at Fort Zoutman in Oranjestad. Hours are from 6:30 to 8:30 and the cost varies from $3.00 to $10.00 depending on what the entertainment is. On Wednesdays you can go to the Watapana Food and Art Festival, held on the street between the Hyatt Regency and the Occidental Grand. The fun starts at 5 pm – for more information, contact either hotel. For music fans, there’s the Annual Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival, held in late May. The Aruba International Film Festival, held in mid June every year, is an up and coming industry convention. And for the athletically inclined, or those who just like to watch, windsurfers take to the seas in the annual Aruba Hi Winds Festival. This sun-baked oceanside festival takes place in late June every year.
Enjoy the festivities!
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