SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018
9 AM TO 9 pm
The festival will include lectures on growing, harvesting, and preparing loquats. Known and unknown specialists will present on the ways and wonders of our celebrated fruit. Various types of trees will be available from local groves and nurseries. If weather, our changing climate, our local trees, and The Great Mother are in harmony with our schedule, we will have plenty of fresh loquats. All manner of canned loquats: jellies, jams, compotes, canned halves and slices will be available. Sponsorship of Leaves of Loquat and the Loquat Poetry Festival is welcome.
Loquat Poetry will again be featured, and this year cash prizes will be awarded for the top three poems in two categories: Professional and nonprofessional.
Join us for this important cultural moment in New Port Richey and the entire loquat world!
The Loquat Festival is held at Frances Avenue Park, New Port Richey Florida.