Event

The UWI Garden Party, themed, La Festa in Giardino, will be held on Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event, will be an elegant affair set amidst the Grounds of the Campus Principal's Office, at The UWI St. Augustine Campus. It will combine the sophistication of jazz with the vibrant energy of soca, creating a unique experience for you.

Tickets cost $1,200 and can be purchased at the following locations:

Online at Island eTickets

Republic Bank – Long Circular Mall; Grand Bazaar; Trincity; Centre City Mall, Chaguanas; Gulf View and UWI St. Augustine

Häagen-Dazs – Queen’s Park West and Dundonald Street; Trincity; Price Plaza Chaguanas; South Park, San Fernando

Adams Bagels – Maraval

Angostura Solera – Port of Spain; Marabella

UWI Student Administration – UWI St. Augustine

Staff of The UWI St Augustine can purchase tickets via salary deduction. Click here for more information on this process. 

Performing at this year's event will be Vaughnette Bigford and her band and the D' All Starz Band, featuring College Boy Jesse and Ding Dong. The all -inclusive options will include a pasta station with options like spaghetti in a golden coconut cream and spicy three cheese tortellini; antipasto grazing boards; Italian handheld delights like polpette al sugo and arancini. The dessert menu will include mini cannoli cups and tiramisu in shot glasses. 

The iconic UWI Fete has evolved into The UWI Garden party, but still remains a fundraising event is specially designed to provide scholarships and bursaries for deserving students.

The dress code is hats, flats & flows and patrons are invited to embrace the laid-back elegance of La Festa in Giardino with your favourite headwear, comfy flats, and flowy attire.