Anguilla's Fisherman's Fest set for this Easter

Anguilla is gearing up for their second annual Festival Del Mar, a community based culinary event celebrating the freshest catch from the sea and the fishermen who provide it. The festival takes place next month on Easter Weekend, April 11-12, at Island Harbour with free admission.

The island's local chefs from around the island will cook up lobster, crayfish, conch, tuna and snapper in a variety of culinary styles, alongside island staples like dumplings, fried cakes, rice and peas and other local delights at over 20 food stalls.

In addition to the food, the event also hosts activities like sunfish and model boat-racing in the inshore waters, and a deep sea fishing tournament.

Culinary competitions are open to restaurants and non-restaurateurs, with awards going to the best seafood soup or salad, best traditional seafood dish, best roasted or grilled seafood and more. Community activities will include awards for "Heaviest Catch of the Day", tips on fishing, swimming races and traditional games.