The iconic USVI Paté Festival sign welcomed hundreds of visitors to the St. Croix Agricultural Fairgrounds on Sunday as the fourth annual Virgin Islands Paté Festival. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
One of the most anticipated events of the summer gathered hundreds of attendees at the St. Croix Agricultural Fairgrounds on Sunday to celebrate Caribbean culture, cuisine and community during the fourth annual Virgin Islands Paté Festival.
Festivalgoers explored vendor booths and sampled local favorites during the fourth annual Virgin Islands Paté Festival on Sunday at the St. Croix Agricultural Fairgrounds. The annual event drew families, residents and visitors together for a day dedicated to Caribbean cuisine, culture and community. (Source photo by Diana Dias)Behind the scenes, volunteers and vendors worked diligently to prepare and serve food to festivalgoers during the fourth annual Virgin Islands Paté Festival on Sunday at the St. Croix Agricultural Fairgrounds. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
The annual festival transformed the fairgrounds into a vibrant showcase of Crucian heritage, featuring local food vendors, live entertainment, moko jumbies, children’s activities, and, of course, an abundance of patés that kept attendees coming back for “one more.” This year’s event happened to fall on Father’s Day, adding another reason for families to celebrate together.
Festivalgoers had no shortage of choices as vendors served a variety of freshly made patés, including beef, chicken, saltfish and lobster, during the fourth annual Virgin Islands Paté Festival on Sunday at the St. Croix Agricultural Fairgrounds. (Source photo by Diana DiasThe fourth annual Virgin Islands Paté Festival blended tradition and hospitality, with Cruzan Rum volunteers helping fuel the celebration at the St. Croix Agricultural Fairgrounds on Sunday. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
A major highlight leading up to this year’s festival was the release of the official Virgin Islands Paté Festival anthem, “One More,” written by Rhyno Brand and performed by fan-favorite mascot Paté Pete, “Your Favorite Mascot’s Favorite Mascot.” The upbeat track celebrates the spirit of the festival and its growing popularity throughout the territory.
Paté Pete, the beloved mascot of the Virgin Islands Paté Festival, delighted attendees with photo opportunities, high-energy interactions and plenty of island spirit during the fourth annual Virgin Islands Paté Festival on Sunday at the St. Croix Agricultural Fairgrounds. The fan-favorite character helped bring this year’s “One More” theme to life, celebrating Virgin Islands culture, food and community. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
Festivalgoers enjoyed performances and appearances by Boot Legacy, Deh Brand, EMCEE Bogle, Pollo Bass Covers Live, Ten Sleepless Knights, BugZBugs “BZB,” Deh K, and the Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies.
Presented by SMT Enterprise and Drink Island Squeeze, the annual festival continues its mission of preserving Caribbean traditions while bringing together families, entrepreneurs, entertainers and food lovers for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience rooted in community.
Drink Island Squeeze kept festivalgoers refreshed with its signature beverages during the fourth annual Virgin Islands Paté Festival on Sunday at the St. Croix Agricultural Fairgrounds. As a presenting sponsor of the event, the company helped fuel the celebration with refreshing island flavors that complemented a day dedicated to food, culture and community. (Source photo by Diana Dias)
Now in its fourth year, the Virgin Islands Paté Festival has become one of the territory’s fastest-growing family events, proving that every year, attendees are always ready for “one more” paté, one more dance and one more memory.
