Offering great food and entertainment in a quaint country setting, the Tropical Ag. Fiesta returns to the Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Avenuein the Homestead/Redland area Saturday and Sunday June 10 & 11.

Once again the Fiesta, which began 75 years ago as a mango festival, will showcase the best of what the South Dade agricultural community has to offer including dozens of varieties of flowering and shade trees, tropical fruit, herbs, spices and vegetables.

The community’s agro-industry efforts will also be on display with producers offering a range of products including jams, jellies, ice cream, wines and other items in which the main ingredients are farmers’ produce. 

For the second year in a row there will be cooking demonstrations by some of Miami-Dade’s top chefs with the focus being on the use of tropical fruits and other local products.

In addition to plant sales there will educational talks, gardening tips and pest control advice by experts.

To enhance the Fiesta’s appeal as the perfect family outing for the June 10 & 11 weekend there will be range of activities for young children.

The Tropical Ag. Fiesta is a joint effort of Southern Florida Tropical Growers, Inc. and the Miami-Dade Fruit & Spice Park.

The organizers and their sponsors encourage families from across South Florida as well as visitors to the area to experience two unique days of entertainment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.