Growing in popularity every year and celebrating twenty-three
years in 2010, the weekend long festival salutes the
community’s rich pineapple heritage and celebrates the
people, visitors, and friends of Jensen Beach.
The Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce produces the
Pineapple Festival which features events for the entire family,
world-class concerts, arts, crafts, midway rides, local bands,
student musicians, stunt shows, and street performers.
The inaugural Pineapple Festival was held in the fall of 1988
in conjunction with the Jensen Beach Centennial Celebration.
The first event drew approximately 15,000 people to the
historic downtown Jensen Beach during its’ 3-day run.
In 1990 Jensen Beach and Gregory Town, Eleuthera,
Bahamas established a sister city relationship. In 2010, the
Festival will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the friendship.
Gregory Town residents host their own Pineapple Festival
each June. During the Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival a
delegation from Eleuthera creates an authentic Bahamian
Market featuring island music, crafts, food, and the heart
pounding rush of the Junkanoo parade. |
