Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 23: The much-awaited 3rd Edition of the Island Coconut Festival–2026 being organized by the Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism (IP&T), in collaboration with allied Departments will be held on Oct. 24 and 25 from 5 pm onwards at the ITF Ground, Sri Vijaya Puram, under the theme “Celebrating Coconut – Culture, Cuisine & Crafts of the Islands.”
The two-day festival will celebrate the cultural, culinary and traditional significance of coconut in the Islands through competitions, children’s workshops, food stalls and cultural performances. It aims to promote innovation, support local producers and artisans, and demonstrate how a resource abundantly available in the Islands can be utilized more effectively to generate income and strengthen local livelihoods. The general public, tourists and students are invited to participate and enjoy the Islands’ rich heritage and coconut-based cuisine.
The main attraction of the festival will be the participation of various Government Departments including the Coir Board, Coconut Development Board, Tribal Welfare Department, Agriculture Department and Industries Department, showcasing the diverse and innovative uses of coconut. The exhibition will highlight coconut-based products, traditional crafts, value-added items and livelihood opportunities, bringing to the forefront the immense potential of this versatile natural resource. It will also create awareness about the many uses of coconut beyond its conventional applications, encouraging people to explore its untapped possibilities in food processing, handicrafts, coir products and other sustainable enterprises.