Food & Drink events in Aruba
Tastings, food festivals, and dining events.
Food & DrinkDushi Aruba This Way
An all-you-can-eat BBQ with a local twist, a mixology bar, local artists selling souvenirs, and a Carnival show with an interactive brass band.
Food & DrinkAruba Beer Festival 2026
The first edition of the Aruba Beer Festival takes over Harbor Arena in Oranjestad: local brands and imported beers, live homegrown music from Tsunami, 'NFUZION and more, island street food and a craft market.
Food & DrinkDouble Down - Rum Pairing Event
Five courses, each poured against a different Papiamento rum, and a cigar to finish. Twenty seats only, at Double Down Sports Bar & Grill.
Food & DrinkAutentico Aruba Culinary Festival 2026
The 3rd annual Autentico runs October 3-11 with island-wide Restaurant Week, chef collaborations and an open-air pavilion finale on Wilhelminastraat.
Food & DrinkThe Plaza Games — Ober Race, Beer Contest & Eating Contest
The legendary Plaza Games return for Café The Plaza's 35th anniversary: a waiters' Ober Race, a Beer Contest and a Frikandel Eating Contest, with cash prizes up to AWG 350. Free to watch, advance registration required to compete.