Okavango International Beef & Fish Festival (OIBFF)
The inaugural Okavango International Beef & Fish Festival (OIBFF) will take place in Shakawe on September 25-26, 2026. The two-day food and cultural festival is designed to showcase the Okavango region's beef, freshwater fish, culinary traditions, heritage, local enterprise, and wider tourism and business opportunities.
- Date
- Sep 25-26, 2026
- Status
- Recently ended
Event summary
Highlights
- Inaugural two-day festival in Shakawe.
- Focus on Okavango beef and freshwater fish.
- Showcase of regional cuisine, heritage, and hospitality.
- Platform for local producers, entrepreneurs, and communities.
Organisers say the festival will highlight local beef production, freshwater fish, hospitality, culinary traditions, and entrepreneurship. It is also intended to provide local producers, businesses, and communities with opportunities to present their products and services and connect with visitors and potential partners.
The festival is positioned as a platform linking tourism, agriculture, fisheries, business, culture, education, and community development. Organisers have stated an ambition to develop OIBFF into a recurring culinary and cultural tourism event with broader recognition.
Practical details
- Area for browsing nearby events
- Shakawe
Before attending
Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.
Sources and further information
Check these references for event announcements and updates before attending.
- Okavango Beef & Fish Festival to highlight flavours, culture weekendpost.co.bw
Location map
Approximate area only; exact venue coordinates are not confirmed.
Keep exploring
Use this event as a starting point for nearby places, matching topics, and calendar paths.