Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 47

Antigua & Barbuda Urlings Annual Seafood Festival August 13, 2017 With the twin-islands of Antigua and Barbuda nestling in the waters of the Atlantic and Caribbean Seas, it is no wonder that seafood dishes seem to be a typical sight in many restaurants and food stalls in the country. These islands are blessed with many seafood choices, therefore, having an annual seafood festival seems the most perfect choice. The annual seafood festival is highly anticipated and definitely not to be missed, especially for the sea-food lovers - there’s no such thing as seafood constraint during this widely-acclaimed celebration held at Urlings Village, St. Mary’s. The festival started in 2009 and since then has grown into a remarkable event, with craft booths, art displays and musical concerts. In addition to the mouthwatering cuisine, there are water rides, fishing competitions and even mango eating battles too! So, if you’ve been on the hunt for unlimited seafood treats of fish, lobster, crab, conch, and other local seafood delicacies, don’t look any further because Antigua and Barbuda is waiting for you. You can satisfy your seafood cravings while enjoying the festival with your family and friends in a breathtakingly beautiful Caribbean setting.