The 3rd Annual Toledo Cacao Fest took place over the Commonwealth Holiday Weekend on May 22, 23, and 24. We were excited to take part in this year’s activities, since last year we were visiting our family and friends in Texas.
The Toledo Cacao Fest is a three-day celebration of cacao, culture, and the rich flavors of the Toledo District. The event is sponsored by the Toledo Cacao Grower’s Association and the Belize Tourism Industry Association Toledo Chapter.
The weekend was full of great
activities. The Wine and Chocolate
Dinner was a favorite of many, and tour companies offered kayaking and
snorkeling trips, as well as tours of nearby organic cacao farms. Early Saturday morning we checked out the
Taste of Toledo Fair, which featured local chocolate made in Toledo, Belizean
artisans, local musicians, and Cacao for Kids, a kid’s tent with face painting,
mural painting, and coloring. I took our neighbors to the Miss Cacao Fest 2009. The
festival wrapped up on Sunday with the presentation of the Moro Dance at
Lubaantun and a concert at PG Central Park.
It was
a wonderful weekend celebration, and we had a great time joining in the fun.
How great--you all make the most of all that is going on--we are proud of you and love you very much!! GiGi & Bill
Posted by: Aletha Anderson | June 02, 2009 at 07:51 PM