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Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month connects local agricultural producers, hospitality venues, and culinary professionals through coordinated dining events across both Caribbean islands. The month-long program, backed by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, transforms restaurants, markets, and farms into interactive venues for cooking demonstrations, tastings, and competitions. Signature events include the Battle of the Chefs competition, Restaurant Week prix-fixe offerings, and Street Food Friday markets. The festival calendar emphasizes traditional Caribbean cooking methods, indigenous ingredients, and heritage recipes passed down through generations of island families. Local chefs showcase techniques for preparing regional specialties like fungee, saltfish, and ducana during hands-on workshops and demonstrations. Farm tours and market visits allow direct engagement with growers cultivating tropical produce, spices, and aromatics native to the islands. The tourism authority maintains a central database of participating venues, event schedules, and booking information accessible to visitors throughout the designated festival period. Restaurant Week participants offer special menus highlighting local ingredients, while Street Food Friday vendors serve traditional street fare at community gathering spots. The Battle of the Chefs competition provides a platform for established and emerging culinary talent to demonstrate contemporary interpretations of classic island dishes.