Autentico - Aruba Culinary Festival
Autentico -
| From the flavors to the music.. |
| It's a whole week about food. |
| I don't know much about many things |
| but food we like. |
| I don't know, I feel like a guest on my own island… |
| And that is great! |
| My way to say things |
| and to give love to the people, |
| is to feed the people. |
The Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival isn’t just a food event, it’s a vibrant, weeklong celebration of Aruba’s soul. From October 11 to 19, the island’s rich heritage, global influences, and fearless flavors come together in a feast that is as meaningful as it is mouthwatering.
Expect traditional favourites, daring twists, and fresh takes from rising stars and seasoned chefs alike. Autentico honors the diverse roots and shared stories that shape Aruba’s culinary identity, positioning the island as a true Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, one delicious bite at a time.
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Experiences
Restaurant Week | October 11-17
Taste the island like never before. For one week, top restaurants across Aruba will serve fixed-price Autentico Menus, each celebrating our culinary roots with a creative twist. It’s the perfect excuse to explore new spots, revisit your favourites, and savour something unforgettable. From bold flavours to fresh local ingredients, this is Aruba on a plate.
Bucket List Experiences | October 11–17
Dine like never before with exclusive events hosted by international chefs at select Autentico venues. These once-in-a-lifetime dinners blend global talent with Aruban flair to deliver unforgettable, palate-shifting moments. Limited seats, big flavours, and stories you’ll be telling long after dessert.
The Pavilion at Wilhelminastraat | October 18–19
We’re closing out the festival with a culinary block party like no other. Wilhelminastraat will come alive as more than 30 restaurants and beverage partners gather in one open-air pavilion for a weekend of flavour, fun, friends, and festivity. Sip, sample, and stroll your way through Aruba’s culinary landscape, from time-honoured dishes to trendsetting bites. It’s a high-energy celebration of everything that makes our food scene so bold and beloved.
Don’t wait.. Plan your visit for 2025 today!
Start planning your Caribbean culinary journey. Aruba is waiting for you with open arms, incredible food, and of course sunny beaches, and our vibrant culture.
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Follow us on social media and share your 2024 memories with us using #AutenticoAruba. We can’t wait to see you (again) this October!
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to taste the world!
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning to relive the magic, we invite you to be part of this extraordinary culinary journey. Keep an eye out for tickets, chef announcements, and exciting new additions to next year’s festival.
We’re just getting started with the amazing effects Aruba has to offer. Dig into your trip details below to unlock a Caribbean experience that will leave you sunnier, happier, and (of course) a little more tanned.