The tentative programme of the KONKAN FRUIT FEST prepared at a meeting of the Organising Committee is as under:
Thursday 05 May,2005. Receipt of fresh fruit entries at the venue[Promenade, opposite old GMC,DBB Marg, Panaji] upto 2.00 P.M. Setting up of the display, knowldge and sales stalls. [ Security provided] from 3.00 P.M. Judging of competition entries from 4.00 P.M. Friday,06 May, 2005 10.30 A.M. Inaugural Function. 12.00 noon KONKAN FRUIT FEST open for public viewing. 3.00 P.M. Entries accepted for fruit products [ fresh and preserved catergories] fruit cakes, tarts, fruit salads, fruit platter, fruyit trifle, fruit souffle, juices, squashes, wines, jams, preserves, candy, pickles, etc. If there are less than 3 entries in a product group, it will be clubbed under miscellenaeous catergory. Prizes will be awarded the same day. 5.00 P.M. Mango eating competition for both genders. [ Competitors to bring about a dozen mangoes to eat in 3 minutes. Net weight of pulp eaten, without the aid of any implements like knife,etc will be the criterion for judging. Mangoes may be washed but not otherwise tampered in advance.] 5.30 P.M. Fruit carving and Fruit basket decor demonstration. 6.00 P.M. Participatory cultural programmes by local amateur performers[ Enquiries welcome] mand prize distribution. 8.00 P.M. Fest closed for the day. Saturday, 07 May, 2005 10.00 A.M. KONKAN FRUIT FEST open to public. 10.30 A.M. Fruit Carving competition. 11.30 A.M. Fruit decor/basket competition. 4.00 P.M. Watermelon eating competition.[ Ladies/Gents] 4.30 P.M. Fruit Fancy Dress/Fashion Competition for children[ Tiny tots, Primary School, Others] 5.30 P.M. Prize Distribution and entertainment programme. 8.00 P.M. Fest closed for the day. Sunday 08 May,2005 09.00 A.M. KONKAN FRUIT FEST open to public. 10.00 A.M. Fruit Quiz [ Prizes for individual questions; open to all] 11.00 A.M. Papaya eating competition for both genders[ bring your own fruits.] 4.00 P.M. Banana eating competition. 5.00 P.M. Valedictory function & Prize Distribution. 6.00 P.M. Competition Section closed to public. Return of entries to competitors/nominees. 8.00 P.M. KONKAN FRUIT FEST closed for the year. Individuals and groups who would like to perform on stage, display and sell fruits or home-scale fruit products may please contact on mobile 9822982676 or 9822124032 or 9890525833. This is your event facilitated by the Botanical Society of Goa. The confirmed programme will be announced by 25 April, 2005 after consultation with co-organizers and the local authorities. Viva Konkan and Goa. Miguel Braganza 9822982676
