Food & Whine Fest to Bring Comedian From Kevin Hart’s Netflix Series, En Blanc White Affair and Day Sail to St. Thomas

A new three-day event is being launched on St. Thomas this November with a clear goal: turn one weekend into a major homecoming for Virgin Islanders, Caribbean people, visitors, friends and family before the territory enters its busiest winter tourism period. Vibes on the Rock: Food & Whine Fest 2026 is scheduled for November 6–8 on St. Thomas, with organizers positioning the event as more than a party or concert. Built around the theme “For One Weekend, We All Come Together,” the weekend is being designed as a tourism and cultural experience that combines comedy, food, music, premium hospitality, island gatherings and a day on the water. The event is being produced by John Engerman and Sabrina Leonce of Muse Entertainment, the creators of Soka Elements. In their early-access announcement, they framed the launch as a call to the diaspora and the wider Caribbean community to return to St. Thomas for a weekend rooted in connection. “No matter where we go, St. Thomas will always be hom...