Festival Del Mar

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Food & DrinkIsland Harbour
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkFestival Del Mar's combination of serious
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Festival Del Mar in Island Harbour

A two-day seafood celebration in the fishing village of Island Harbour each spring, combining grilled lobster and local seafood dishes with deep-sea fishing competitions, traditional boat races, swimming and soldier crab races, and live music along the waterfront, drawing crowds from across the island each Easter weekend.

Festival Del Mar turns the fishing village of Island Harbour into the centre of one of the Caribbean's biggest seafood celebrations each spring, typically timed around Easter weekend.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Festival Del Mar's combination of serious culinary competition, deep-sea fishing contests, and Anguilla's traditional wooden boat racing in a single fishing-village setting is what distinguishes it from other food festivals on the island

02

The mystery stays covered

Set directly in Island Harbour rather than a resort or event venue, it offers a genuinely local, working-village atmosphere alongside dishes like conch ceviche and lobster thermidor that showcase the island's seafood traditions at their best, all within an easy walk of the water

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's pairing of seafood culture with Anguilla's traditional A Class boat racing reflects Island Harbour's identity as a working fishing village

Water and renewal

Living ritual

connecting the festival directly to the island's long seafaring heritage

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Casual, beach-village attire: comfortable sandals, sun protection, and clothing you don't mind getting a little messy from seafood feasting.

Safety

Festival Del Mar is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Island Harbour you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

XCD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.22 N, 63.06 WOpen in Google Maps

Island Harbour, Island Harbour, Anguilla

Nearest airportSXM — Princess Juliana
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Island Harbour you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Island Harbour via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Island Harbour, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, beach-village attire: comfortable sandals, sun protection, and clothing you don't mind getting a little messy from seafood feasting.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Anguilla and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Del Mar?

Festival Del Mar is listed for Past edition: 4–5 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Del Mar take place?

The festival is listed in Island Harbour, Anguilla. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Island Harbour, Island Harbour, Anguilla

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLfestivaldelmar.ai
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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