really excited for this year's mango festival

[Squam256]

Ya, fortunately the first thing I did last year when I got there (which was as soon as it opened) was to to secure an 'Angie' tree. They sold out of them by the end of the day.

[Sleepdoc]

Ya, fortunately the first thing I did last year when I got there (which was as soon as it opened) was to to secure an 'Angie' tree. They sold out of them by the end of the day.

Yeah, seems like Angie is the hot tree there.  When they are selling something I want, I make sure I get there when the park opens and I make a mad dash to the tree sale

Now I am thinking of Angie ... almost taste one right now from right now, and my tree is loaded with little buckshot mango's. 

[Squam256]

Ya, fortunately the first thing I did last year when I got there (which was as soon as it opened) was to to secure an 'Angie' tree. They sold out of them by the end of the day.

Yeah, seems like Angie is the hot tree there.  When they are selling something I want, I make sure I get there when the park opens and I make a mad dash to the tree sale

Now I am thinking of Angie ... almost taste one right now from right now, and my tree is loaded with little buckshot mango's.

lol, I believe I was literally the first person through the gate to buy a tree at last year's festival. I was not to be denied.

Its nice that they have a holding area so you can just buy the tree and not have to worry about it the rest of the day.

I tried 'Angie' last year and it was fantastic.

[zands]

Yeah, seems like Angie is the hot tree there.  When they are selling something I want, I make sure I get there when the park opens and I make a mad dash to the tree sale

Now I am thinking of Angie ... almost taste one right now from right now, and my tree is loaded with little buckshot mango's.

My money is on Zill's new Sweet n Tart (that I got from Jeff Hagen) , mine has buckshot on it too. Probably I'll let none come to maturity this year but it's great to see such signs when some of  my other mangoes have milky spore the Sweet n Tart has none. Just saying it looks good. As far as I know Angie is a winner too.

[mangomandan]

lol, I believe I was literally the first person through the gate to buy a tree at last year's festival. I was not to be denied.

Its nice that they have a holding area so you can just buy the tree and not have to worry about it the rest of the day.

I tried 'Angie' last year and it was fantastic.

I was so tempted to accidentally remove your Angie from the holding area.  But figured you were good with a pruning saw and a shovel.....

[ericalynne]

I went to the festival several years ago. It is everything that everyone has said so far. The best part (besides buying an Angie and a Jean Ellen) was meeting people from the worldwide fruit community and how friendly everyone was. I met Oscar, Warren, Bryan, and some others whose names I don't recall. I also enjoyed Richard Campbell's lectures. It would be fun to go again....
Erica

[fruitlovers]

I went to the festival several years ago. It is everything that everyone has said so far. The best part (besides buying an Angie and a Jean Ellen) was meeting people from the worldwide fruit community and how friendly everyone was. I met Oscar, Warren, Bryan, and some others whose names I don't recall. I also enjoyed Richard Campbell's lectures. It would be fun to go again....
Erica

Yes ditto. I remember also meeting the famous Asit. I also clearly remember the mango aroma upon entering the hall with all the mango fruits. Was really heady. I thought i was going to go into a mango mania olfactory spin.  Unbelievable!!!
Oscar

[Future]

Ticket booked today.  I'm all in.  Harry stay home for you birthday!!!!

[HMHausman]

Ticket booked today.  I'm all in.  Harry stay home for you birthday!!!!

LOL....looks good so far.  Travel plans seem to be early June and early August. Mid-July looks like I'll be home to fend off the hordes of mango fiends....I mean friends. 

Harry

[Future]

When I am in town this won't be a problem for you Harry.  I will fend them off for you!  Last year after we drove down to f&s park and back to see you, poor guy was worn out by all day picking already.  A labour of love.

[HMHausman]

When I am in town this won't be a problem for you Harry.  I will fend them off for you!  Last year after we drove down to f&s park and back to see you, poor guy was worn out by all day picking already.  A labour of love.

Always best to come by earlier rather than later during that time of year.  Its not so bad if I haven't had any crowds during the earlier part of the day, a later afternoon or even early evening  visit is fine.  But when I have had three or four groups through already during the heat of the July swelter, if you come by at 5 pm....you are going to see someone who is has "just about had it."

Harry

[mangomandan]

 the hordes of mango fiends....I mean friends. 

Harry

Is that what they call a distinction without a difference? 

[ericalynne]

Bryan Brunner has posted a photo from the 2003 Mango Festival where several of us met. We are in the 21st photo down.

http://www.montosogardens.com/strange_and_bizarre_fruits.htm

Maurice Kong was the other interesting fellow we met that day.

Erica

[mangomandan]

Thanks, Erica.  Now I know what jaboticaba is supposed to look like.

[Jacob13]

Hello Friends,

I am totally looking forward to getting to the Mango Festival.  Hopefully next year will be the year.

 - Jacob

[MarinFla]

Bryan Brunner has posted a photo from the 2003 Mango Festival where several of us met. We are in the 21st photo down.

http://www.montosogardens.com/strange_and_bizarre_fruits.htm

Maurice Kong was the other interesting fellow we met that day.

Erica

Erica Thanks for posting that link. I enjoyed seeing all the photos!
Marin