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Cashew Festival and Agricultural Show 2014

Travel north of Belize and savor the delectable Belizean cashew flavors perfected by traditional methods, all available during the annual three-day “Cashew Festival & Agricultural Show 2014” event. Festivities will take place during May 16th, 17th and 18th in Crooked Tree Village at the community basketball court.

Learn the secrets from the local cooks themselves as both demonstrations and products will be showcased, such as: cashew wines, cashew fruit pie, cashew jams, stew cashew, cashew nuts, cashew cakes and more. Remember to stock-up.

Events

Friday, May 16th, 2014:

*(7:00 p.m.) Cashew Queen Competition.
*(11:00 p.m. – until) Dance

Saturday, May 17th, 2014:

*(9:00 a.m.) Festivities begin.
*Demonstrations of Cashew Methods:
 Roasting, Stewing, Wines and more
*Entertainment and Activities:
Mechanical rides
Horseback riding
Cashew wine drinking contest
*(2:00 p.m.) Agricultural Show begins.
Livestock
Host of Agricultural Products
*(7:00 p.m.) Dance by the Youth Connection Band

Sunday, May 18th, 2014:

*(9:00 a.m.) Festivities begin
*Demonstrations of Cashew Methods
Roasting, Stewing, Wines and more
*Agricultural Show Displays
*Entertainment and Activities:
Mechanical rides
Horseback riding
Cashew wine drinking contest

Did-You-Know?

Crooked Tree Village is home to a little over 958 residents?

Let this little village be your haven, equipped with adventures, discoveries and a laidback appeal. Though the first Cashew Festival was held in 1992 under the name “Agricultural Show for Belize Rural”, it has blossomed into the top festival within this region.

Get acquainted with the friendly villagers as they teach you the secrets to their popular cashew products!

Come enjoy an event for the entire family, and be one with the traditions of Crooked Tree Village. For more information, and for assistance in planning your trip, feel free to contact us via email at: info@travelbelize.org, or call us TOLL free at: 1-800-624-0686.