For Immediate Release
Source: United States Virgin Islands Division of Festivals
Contacts:
Alani Henneman-Todman, U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism +1 340 774-8784
ahenneman@usvitourism.vi
Bevan Springer, Marketplace Excellence +1 201 861- 2056
bevan@marketplaceexcellence.com
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR FOOD FAIR ON ST. THOMAS
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (January 29, 2020) – The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals is calling on anyone interested in operating a food and beverage stall at the Food Fair during Carnival Virgin Islands on St. Thomas to contact the Division for applications.
Applications for the Food Fair are available through February 26, 2020 at the Department of Tourism’s St. Thomas office near the waterfront. The fair will take place on April 29, 2020 at Emancipation Garden, beginning at 8 a.m.
Meanwhile, perennial booth owners in the Carnival Village who plan on relinquishing their slots are asked to contact the Division as soon as possible in order to make room for booth operators who are on the waiting list.
This year’s Carnival celebrations are being held from April 4 to May 3, 2020 under the theme “All Eyes on We for 2020”.
For more information about Carnival Virgin Islands on St. Thomas, contact the Division of Festivals at usvifestivals@usvitourism.vi .
About the U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Festivals
The mission of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals is to present high-quality heritage and cultural tourism experiences to residents and visitors by promoting and executing dynamic events and festivals across the U.S. Virgin Islands. The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrates three major annual events which display the rich history and cultural heritage of the Territory: Carnival Virgin Islands (St. Thomas), St. John Celebration and Crucian Christmas Festival (St. Croix). Each event features music performances, beauty pageants, sporting events and food fairs.
About the U.S. Virgin Islands
For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to VisitUSVI.com, follow us on Instagram ( @visitusvi) and become a fan on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI). When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel – including on-line check-in – making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever. As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport from U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.
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