The National Carnival Commission (NCC), on Thursday 8 January, launched Flava Village, a new Carnival initiative aimed at creating real economic opportunities for small businesses while expanding how food, culture, and commerce are presented during Trinidad and Tobago Carnival.
Introduced for the first time as part of the national Carnival programme, Flava Village offers a dedicated platform for small and medium-sized food vendors, artisans, and entrepreneurs. The village in Queen’s Park Savannah allows them to grow their businesses, reach new audiences, and showcase locally made products within a structured Carnival setting.
NCC Chairman Peter M. Kanhai described the initiative as both cultural and economic, envisioning Flava Village not only as an authentic Trinbagonian experience but also as an opportunity to provide vendors with a structured and sustainable way to be part of Carnival.
While food plays a central role, the village is designed as more than a food court. It operates as a cultural marketplace that brings together cuisine, arts and crafts, entertainment, and storytelling, all rooted in Carnival traditions.
Patrons can immerse themselves in great music while exploring the village, with acoustic performances, DJs, and appearances by traditional Carnival characters. Flava Village operates alongside John Cupid Carnival Village, both forming part of the NCC’s wider vision for Carnival 2026, under the theme “Yuh Go Love Dis” The village is open daily from 4pm to 11pm, offering an explosive taste of food, culture, art, and everything carnival.
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is scheduled for Monday 16 – Tuesday 17 February 2026.
