SXM Lagoon Festival 2025: Celebrating SXM's Yachting & Culinary Excellence
Rachel Jones
The highly anticipated 3rd annual SXM Lagoon Festival, hosted at The Yacht Club at Port de Plaisance, gets underway on Thursday March 27th, with the renowned Chef Competition. Building on the success of previous years, an exciting showdown awaits as eight talented chefs - four from luxury yachts and four local culinary masters - compete for the coveted title.
An esteemed panel of judges, including a Michelin Star chef from French Saint Martin, a top chef from Dutch Sint Maarten, an executive chef from Anguilla, and a distinguished chef from Nevis, will determine the winners. The competition offers a cash prize for the champion, with additional awards for the first and second runners-up.
Sharrita Mills, Director of Sales & Marketing at The Yacht Club at Port de Plaisance, stated, “The SXM Lagoon Festival was created to extend the stay of yachts on the island and attract new clientele. Sint Maarten is recognized as the yachting capital of the Caribbean, and this event highlights our destination’s hospitality and dynamic culinary scene. We are also committed to providing a platform for local talent to compete alongside superyacht chefs.”
The celebrations continue with a vibrant Fire & Ice Masquerade kick-off party following the Chef Competition, officially launching the SXM Lagoon Festival.
Kicking off the second day, Friday 28th March, Palapa Marina will host a cocktail competition, leading into Skyport Marina’s eagerly awaited Food Truck Festival on Saturday, 29th March.
The festival will culminate on Sunday, 30th March, with the St. Maarten Yacht Club proudly hosting their Captain’s Cup alongside IGY Isle de Sol’s lively Carnival by the Bay party.
The Yacht Club extends its heartfelt gratitude to this year’s valued partners: PDG Supplies, EZ-Shop, Maggi, and Kit-Kat, whose support has been essential in bringing this event to life, and to Calypso Charter and St Maarten Tourism Bureau for sponsoring the first and second runner-up prizes.
With a diverse line-up of events and culinary showcases, the 3rd annual SXM Lagoon Festival promises a unique experience for participants and attendees!
For more details and to register for the event, visit The Yacht Club at Port de Plaisance’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
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