AGAT is well known for the abundance of Mango trees that thrive along the village. All one has to do is drive south to the Village of Agat to see along the streets the abundance of Mango Trees.
This is the 4th year of the Agat Mango Festival and this year, we celebrate the festival in a new location; Agat's newest facility the "Agat Sagan Bisita." Agat Sagan Bisita is the newest gathering place and a centerpiece for community activities. Agat Sagan Bisita is along the Agat Bay next to the Mayors Office, before the Fire Station and behind the Agat Post Office.
The primary theme of the Agat Mango Festival is... the "Mango." Guam has a variety of mango and you'll have an opportunity to see them. There are varieties to satisfy your curiosity. As a matter of fact, you'll have a chance to see the competition between mango growers as they showcase the uniqueness in several categories. One of the category that often brings awe is the biggest mango. Another category is the most beautiful.
This year, the Mango Festival is on June 12-13, 2010 at the Agat Sagan Bisita.See map for location and direction.
To usher in the start of the Festival is the Mango Paddle Race Event on June 5-6, 2010 along the shore of the Agat Bay behind the Agat Mayors Office. Here canoe teams on island compete for the event. Be sure to watch this event and cheer the teams.
Perhaps you are interested in learning more about the Mango, then this is the place to be as well. Talk with Mango enthusiast share their knowledge about the fruit. Pamphlets about the mango can also be picked up while supplies last.
If taste is more to your liking, then you'll enjoy a variety of tasting opportunities. Have you eaten unripe mango? If you haven't, then you'll want to come just to taste it. Try Mango with bagu-ong or mango with salt and local peppers and mango with a variety of spices mixed together for a unique flavor. There are various pickled mango available for you to try. If a sweet taste is to your preference, then you'll find it here too. My favorite is the mango smoothie demonstration. Come early, before the crowd starts to form.
If you are interested in using the Mango as part of your ingredient for cooking, then you must attend the Mango Cookoff competition. Taste the culinary delights from the competition and choose your favorite. Who will reign supreme as the Mango Cook off Champion.
There are so many activities to see, taste and do that you'll want to make your day or two reserved just for the festival. Peruse the website to see what I mean.
This site is constantly being updated and as we draw closer to the event, new information will be included. So, come and visit us here often to get the latest updates.
Thank you for visiting.