Goa's Konkan Fruit Fest is a gallery of local fruits

Kimberly Colaco

A FRUITY AFFAIR

The 18th edition of the Konkan Fruit Fest (KFF) -- organised by the Botanical Society of Goa, in collaboration with Agricos Alumni Association -- is currently underway at the grounds of Our Lady of Rosary Church, Navelim.

Goa| Fruit Festival |Konkan Fruit Festival| Navelim | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

THREE DAYS OF FUN

The 3-day fest, which began on Friday, April 19, 2024 will continue till Sunday, April 21, 2024 (from 10 am to 8 pm), being a one-stop shop featuring fresh produce, nursery plants, garden tools and value-added products.

Goa| Fruit Festival |Konkan Fruit Festival| Navelim | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

BUY LOCAL

Want to buy local veggies? Find them on sale at the Konkan Fruit Fest in addition to a variety of ornamental and fruiting plants.

Goa| Fruit Festival |Konkan Fruit Festival| Navelim | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

CATCH 'EM YOUNG

Apart from the display and sale of fruits and veggies, the fest also focused on inculcating a love for cultivation among children.

Goa| Fruit Festival |Konkan Fruit Festival| Navelim | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

From freshly made juices to ice-creams to beat the heat to unique saplings, there was something fruity to meet everyone's desires.

Goa| Fruit Festival |Konkan Fruit Festival| Navelim | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

FLAVOURS OF GOA

All kinds of mangoes, cashews, bananas and berries were among the local fruits which were on exhibit at the fest.

Goa| Fruit Festival |Konkan Fruit Festival| Navelim | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

BACK IN TIME

Locals from the village entertained by performing live gigs, which took many a visitor back to their childhood days of exploring the wild side of Goa.

Goa| Fruit Festival |Konkan Fruit Festival| Navelim | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

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