Fairchild's Mango Festival, held since 1992, shows 400-plus mango varieties each summer. The 2026 festival was June 13-14; 2027 dates to come.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden had not posted dates for the 2027 festival when we checked, so the details below are from the June 2026 festival. Source: Fairchild’s Mango Festival page and visitor FAQ. Fairchild: 305-667-1651.

For one weekend each summer, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Old Cutler Road puts its mango collection on show. The Fairchild Mango Festival, first held in 1992, lays out more than 400 mango varieties in the Garden House, with talks from Fairchild’s scientists and “Mango Masters,” a market of mango fruit and trees, food, music and activities for children. Fairchild says it is one of the longest-running mango festivals in the country, and that more than 20,000 trees have been sold there over 30 years.

What this means for you

  • The festival is a Saturday and Sunday in summer; in 2026 it was June 13-14.
  • Hours were 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
  • Adult tickets were $27.95 in 2026; members and children 2 and under got in free.
  • The Mango Brunch and premium passes sell out; Fairchild says to book early.
  • We will post the 2027 dates here as soon as Fairchild announces them.

When and where
When (2026) Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2027 Not announced when we checked
Where Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road
Tickets Fairchild Mango Festival page
Rain Rain or shine; tickets are not refundable or transferable

Tickets (2026 prices)

Ticket Price
Adult (12 and older) $27.95
Senior (65 and older, ID required) $20.95
Child (3 to 11) $14.95
Children 2 and under Free
Fairchild members Free, with a ticket reserved in advance

General admission covered the whole garden, the mango display, free lectures and how-to sessions, the Kids Mango Art Station and the market of food, fruit and tree vendors. Mango fruit, trees and food were paid for separately. Each guest needs a ticket; Fairchild says tickets cannot be shared or transferred, and group tickets are not offered.

Premium passes and add-ons

Fairchild sold these separately in 2026, in limited numbers:

  • Mango Fresco Pass, all weekend: $89.95 ($62 for members), with festival admission, tastings, a mango smoothie and the Mango Lounge
  • Mango Caliente All Access Pass, all weekend, 21 and older: $149.95 ($122 for members), adding a mango cocktail flight and a festival T-shirt
  • The Mango Spectrum, a 45- to 50-minute guided tasting, 21 and older: $45
  • The Annual Mango Brunch, Sunday, June 14, curated by chef Allen Susser: $135 ($120 for members); it sold out
  • Mango smoothie: $10, or two for $17

Fairchild says the brunch “sells out every year” and runs a waitlist.

Parking and getting there

Parking at Fairchild is free. Use the Main Visitor Entrance on Old Cutler Road; the South Entrance is for staff only. Fairchild’s eco-discount takes $5 off adult admission and $2 off for children if you walk, bike or take public transportation.

What to know before you go

  • Kids: the festival is family-friendly and children are welcome with general admission. Only the experiences with alcohol are 21 and older.
  • Heat: it is a June weekend outdoors in South Florida. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen.
  • Food: Fairchild’s FAQ says visitors may bring food, but rolling coolers are not allowed.
  • Not affiliated: Fairchild says its festival is independent and is not connected with any other mango event in Florida.
  • Pets and strollers: the garden’s standard policies apply; see the FAQ.

Other Fairchild festivals

The Mango Festival is one of Fairchild’s three signature weekend festivals, with the Chocolate Festival in January and Orchids in Bloom in March.

More: things to do this month, summer camps and pools and farmers markets.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Fairchild Mango Festival?

It is held over a summer weekend. The 2026 festival was Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fairchild had not posted 2027 dates when we checked.

How much are Mango Festival tickets?

In 2026 general admission was $27.95 for adults, $20.95 for seniors 65 and older and $14.95 for children 3 to 11. Fairchild members and children 2 and under got in free.

What is included in Mango Festival general admission?

The whole garden, the mango display of more than 400 varieties in the Garden House, lectures by Fairchild’s mango experts, the Kids Mango Art Station and the food, fruit and tree vendors. Fruit, trees and food cost extra.

Does the Mango Festival happen in the rain?

Yes. Fairchild says the Mango Festival is rain or shine, and tickets are not refundable or transferable.

Where is the Fairchild Mango Festival?

At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Parking at the garden is free.