The International Mango Festival takes places every year in September , bringing together mango enthusiasts and professionals . Hundreds of fruits from around the world can be tasted , traded and bid for during the two - day event . The term mango was named after David Fairchild , who introduced mangoes to the US in early 1900s .
The International Mango Festival takes places every year in Miami , bringing together mango enthusiasts and experts . Dozens of varieties from around the world can be tasted , cooked and bid for during the two-day event . The Fairchild mango was named after David Fairchild , who introduced mangoes to the U.S. in early 1900s .