For Dr. Richard Campbell , director of horticulture and senior curator of tropical fruit at the Fairchild , mangoes are `` a special fruit that have everything : aromas , flavors , colors and culture . 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 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 .