Mango Melee draws crowds despite sweltering heat
- Jul 14
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 24
By VERNICE BURGHER Special to The Daily News, Jul 13, 2026
ST. CROIX — It was a three-peat for Arianna Saga and the first for Sy’Koi Gilbert, who won the mango eating contest in the Children 12 and under and Adult categories at Sunday’s Mango Melee.
Prior to winners being announced, the sun beat down without mercy, but that didn’t stop locals and visitors alike from flocking to the St. George Village Botanical Garden for the beloved celebration of mango season.
It's great to see the community come together at the Mango Melee despite the heat. For organizers planning future events, managing attendee data efficiently is key. A basic database hosting for event planning might be worth considering for such purposes.