The 13th Annual King of the Wing Competition is set for June 8th, 2024
at Magens Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
ST. THOMAS, MARCH 21, 2024 - Mark your calendars and get ready for the hottest chicken wing and music festival in the Caribbean! King of the Wing is the island’s largest event, second only to St. Thomas Carnival. Now in its 13th year, KOW is anticipated to be one of the biggest culinary events in the U.S. Virgin Islands, attracting thousands of attendees to the world-famous Magens Bay Beach. Alpine Securities and White Bay Group have organized the event since its inception in 2010 and raised crucial funds for local non-profit organizations.
KOW has continued to grow in popularity, with community support and funds raised increasing each year. The last King of the Wing boasted 46 participating teams, thousands of people in attendance, and thousands raised in funds for the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum (VICM). KOW 2024 is expected to surpass all previous milestones to make this year’s event the best yet! With the help of Keswick Insurance, we will have an even more robust and streamlined shuttle service for those who are unable to park on the beach on that day. We encourage everyone to carpool as much as possible to maximize the available parking or arrive by boat.
This year’s beneficiary, the Nana Baby Children’s Home (NBH), is a 501 (c) 3 organization, dedicated to providing care for hundreds of children. The Department of Human Services (DHS) places children in the care of the Nana Baby Children’s Home when in danger or a crisis. Although the DHS provides NBH with a monthly stipend, additional funding is critical to help sustain and maintain the home throughout the years. Events like KOW are essential for raising awareness and funds for those most in need.
King of the Wing brings the community together like no other event does. This year, we look forward to mouthwatering food, amazing entertainment, and non-stop music in support of a critical and worthy cause.
We encourage everyone to come out to Magens Bay on Saturday, June 8th for an unforgettable experience for the whole Virgin Islands community. Should you have questions or want to participate, please contact Vernon Araujo at 340-714-2020 or email kingofthewingvi@gmail.com.
