Agricultural and Food Fair “AgFair”
Every year, St. Croix hosts the largest agricultural festival in the Territory. AgriFest, is a colorful display of locally produced agricultural products, livestock, arts and crafts and native cuisine. Taking place over four days, festival goers can taste, touch and see everything on St. Croix that has to do with agricultural. There is a small admission fee to enter, but well worth it! Once inside the fair grounds, you can make your way though vendors selling a variety of goods and locally made products.
The main exhibit hall houses the farmer’s market where you can browse fruits, vegetables, herbs and other plants. You will also find exhibits sponsored by St. Croix schools, youth groups, the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture and the USDA inside the main exhibit hall. In addition to the locally grown produce and food, there is a ton of fun to be had on the AgriFest grounds for you and your family.
Livestock exhibits will be on display in the Frits E. Lawaetz livestock pavilion and at the UVI exhibit area on the ‘Henry Carter’ fairgrounds. They include cattle, pigs, sheep, goats chickens, ducks, rabbits, even emus, peacocks and other interesting animals. All grown and raised by Virgin Island farmers. Some of the animals are raised by students and are judged on the animal. Awards are given out for various categories for produce and livestock, but the highest honor is the Farmer of the Year award. For the children, there are donkey cart rides, carnival rides, and a petting zoo. Daily live local music, fashion shows and informative booths are some of the other activities to enjoy.
EVENT DETAILS
Date and Time
Agfair takes place over Presidents Day Week in February of each year. For more information on this year’s event when it becomes available, please visit our February Calendar of Events.
Location
Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex in Estate Lower Love
Cost
The cost is usually $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for vendors and $4 for children 12 and under. You can also buy weekend long passes to save a bit.
