Agrifest 2025 Set for February 15-17 with Theme “From Soil to Soul, Nurturing VI Agriculture”

The 53rd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair, set for February 15-17 at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex on St. Croix, will showcase live entertainment, exhibits, and cultural showcases under the theme “From Soil to Soul".

  • Staff Consortium
  • January 31, 2025
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The 53rd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair of the U.S. Virgin Islands (Agrifest 2025) is scheduled to take place from February 15 to 17 at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex in Estate Lower Love, St. Croix.

This year’s theme, "From Soil to Soul, Nurturing VI Agriculture," highlights the importance of agriculture to the Virgin Islands' economy, culture, and community.

Agrifest 2025 will open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the opening ceremony set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 15. Admission fees are $6 for adults, $4 for children, and $5 for senior citizens. The event will feature the Farmer of the Year award presentations on Saturday, recognizing outstanding contributions to the territory’s agricultural industry.

The fair will showcase a variety of live entertainment, bringing together performers from across the Virgin Islands. Attendees can look forward to performances by the Superior Court Rising Stars Steel Orchestra, Hartatak International, Guardians of Culture Mokojumbies, Ikonic HD, St. Patrick's School Orchestra, Black Empire, Xpress Band, Emcee Bogle, Ay Ay Masqueraders, 411 Live, Unit Band, GusBus De Band, DJ Poppy Pops, AY AY Cultural Dancers, and more.

Families and visitors can enjoy an array of activities, including agricultural exhibits and demonstrations, competitions, games, prize-winning animals, and an assortment of local foods and beverages. The fair also serves as a space for fellowship, bringing together attendees from all three Virgin Islands, as well as visitors from Antigua, Barbuda, Guyana, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, and Grenada, adding an international dimension to the annual celebration.

The UVI School of Agriculture will take part in the fair with an educational tent featuring publications, research, and services designed to support local farmers and the broader community. 

Agrifest 2025 is sponsored by the V.I. Department of Agriculture, the UVI School of Agriculture, the V.I. Department of Tourism, and the VI Lottery. Organizers encourage residents and visitors to attend and experience the best of Virgin Islands agriculture, from farm-fresh produce to cultural exhibitions and interactive learning opportunities.

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