Sharjah Gets Sweet With Its Summer Mango Festival This June
If you're into mangoes, it's about time to juice the sweet summer season for all its worth. Sharjah's annual Mango Festival returns for its fourth edition from June 27th to the 29th at Expo Khor Fakkan. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event brings together local farmers, agricultural specialists, and residents for a relaxed showcase of regional produce and farming practices.
The festival spotlights a variety of mangoes—from Yemeni and Alphonso to Peruvian—offering visitors a chance to explore different flavours while supporting local agriculture.
Alongside the fruit displays, the programme includes farmer workshops, small-scale competitions, and introductions to practical farming tools and techniques.
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