Tastings, Mango-Inspired Food and Drink, and Mangos for Sale

For those who want to try the fruit itself, Fairchild offers a limited $5 ticket that allows each guest to try three varieties of mango grown at Fairchild’s farm. Tastings are scheduled at half-hour intervals from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are sold on-site.

This year, food vendors, including Artic Ice, Manka, Guacamole & Ceviche House, Joey's Donuts, El Machine Gon Tacos, and Pop Sandwiches, will be around the garden with mango-inspired menus. All dishes can be paired with a drink from the Mango Mania bar, including mango smoothies for $8, a mini mango cocktail flight for $29, and a La Tropical beer tasting for $14. Guests can also opt for a boozy smoothie for $16.

Guests who wish to take some fruit home can enjoy the tropical fruit sale with local vendors or get their own mango tree; horticulturalists will be on-site and available to assist. Other family activities include lawn games, music, the Jurassic Garden, and mango crafts with Miss Jessica.