Festival Del Mar were some of the highlights of this long Easter weekend. Taste a variety of fresh seafood from the many food stalls.
Festival Del Mar started in 2008. It is held in Island Harbour.
Since 2008, the festival has continued to grow and its appeal to all sections of the public and visitors has increased. The number and variety of vendors continue to escalate as well as the diversity of activities over the two day event.
Activities you can participate in or enjoy as a an observer include Kiddies Fishing, Model boat racing, Sunfish competition, Swimming youth race, Adult Swimming Relay (Scilly Cay and Back), Culinary Competition, A class boat race (Elliot Webster Memorial Race), Deep Sea Fishing and Bottom Fishing.
Other fun activities include crab racing, art and souvenir browsing, people watching and socializing. tourists and locals alike.
There are just so much seafood options to choose from. You can go really traditional and simple and have grilled lobster or crayfish or fry fish crayfish to conch soup and fritters.
Anguillian talent is on display at the festival enjoy our local string bands, our local calysonians and our local pop artists.