Coquito Festival
The Coquito Festival is a fun annual celebration held in St. Croix that highlights coquito, a beloved Christmastime beverage. Coquito (meaning “little coconut” in Spanish) is a traditional Puerto Rican holiday beverage the island version of eggnog. This rich, creamy, and spiced drink is a staple during the Christmas season and most often includes rum, making it the perfect holiday beverage for St. Croix.
Coquito Festival participants (photos by gotostcroix and St. Croix Source)
The Coquito Festival is a proud competition amongst residents of St. Croix to see who makes the best coquito. While traditional coquito is made with dark rum, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and cinnamon, you’ll find flavored coquito like pistachio, peppermint, coffee and more! There are prizes for the top three best coquitos, as well as for the best decorated bottle, and attendees get to sample their way through the many booths and shop for their favorites.
The 15th annual Coquito Festival (photo by gotostcroix)
Held at the La Reine Chicken Shack, the festival also includes great food, cold drinks, live entertainment, and a visit from Santa Clause for the kids. With its vibrant holiday atmosphere and cultural flair, the Coquito Festival continues to be a cherished event that celebrates St. Croix’s close ties to the Puerto Rican community and the our local culture.
Santa arrives by firetruck to the Coquito Festival (photo by gotostcroix)
EVENT DETAILS
Dates and Times
The Coquito Festival is usually held on a Saturday in early to mid-December. For specific dates for this year’s Coquito Festival, please visit our Calendar of Events.
Location
La Reine Chicken Shack, Mid-Island
Cost
Entry to Coquito Festival is FREE. Coquito, food, drinks, and retail merchandise are available for purchase.
