DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The dates for Expo Mango 2026, the premier agricultural festival celebrating the Dominican Republic’s “king of fruits,” are 3 to 7 June 2026. This year marks the 26th edition of the fair, which has grown into a vital economic engine and cultural landmark for the southern region. It also marks the start of the high season of fresh mangos and is a time to program a visit to the southcentral province. There is lodging in both Peravia and Azua provinces. And Bani city is just an hour’s drive west from the capital city.

New this year is the 10K run as part of the Expo Mango program. The run starts at the Feria del Mango on Av. Fabio Herrera, near the Residencial Don Marcelo. Registration cost is RD$1,200 per person. All finishers will enjoy a buffet of Bani mangos! The race starts on Sunday, 7 June 2026 at 6am.

This year the fair is not centered in the city’s central park. It has...