King of the Wing 2023 St. Thomas: French Montana, Video and Photos
Updated: Oct 24
My first King of the Wing brought me to Magens Bay, St. Thomas, for the 12th annual event in 2023, featuring French Montana. Here is my original video, with photos of the booths, activities and music that made the day memorable.
Why the free shuttle got me there
The free shuttle from the Fort Christian parking lot was my deciding factor in attending. I had heard about traffic, towing and difficulty parking in previous years, so being able to leave the car and take the safari made the day easier.
I was grateful for the safari ride to and from Magens Bay. Parking was limited and traffic was heavy when I went. I paid $5 for beach entry in 2023, and the return shuttle was waiting when I was ready to leave. Those are details from that visit, not current prices or a promise of a shuttle at future events.
So many wings to choose from
Booths offered wings in all kinds of flavors, sizes and colors. I bought tasting tickets first and felt a little overwhelmed by the choices. The “Coconut Cruzan Pineapple” wings from Hot on the Spot were delicious.
The King of the Wing Foundation’s winners archive lists VI Water & Power Authority as the 2023 non-restaurant winner and The Tap Room/St. John Brewers as the restaurant winner. Congratulations to the teams and the judges who sampled all those wings.
Activities beyond the wings
Children had plenty to enjoy, including bouncy houses and enormous bubbles shown in the video. I also met Kingston, who is featured in Kingston’s Beach Adventure, and his mother, author Ebony “Fancie” Miller. I bought the book, which combines reading with activities.
For book information, the contact shared at the event was @kingstons_paradise or 340-725-1365. Confirm current availability and contact details before ordering.
The dunk tank had adults eager to take a turn, especially with the person in the tank talking enough trash to encourage them. My original visit notes say the activity supported the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum. In 2023, someone who did not want to rely on their aim could pay $20 to press the dunk button. That was a detail from this event, not a current offer.
French Montana and the music
The DJ warmed up the crowd before French Montana came out and did his thing. The crowd seemed to grow in the blink of an eye. Watch my original video above for the performance and the atmosphere around it.
What I would bring next time
After that first visit, my list was simple: more drinking water, a hydration pack, a cooling cloth, beach shoes for the sand and a better hat. Some booths handed out cooling cloths, but I would not count on that every year. Cash was useful; I saw at least one booth taking cards.
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For future dates, entry arrangements, transport and event details, check the King of the Wing Festival’s official website. For more of my coverage, read my King of the Wing 2024 recap. This article remains my first visit in 2023.
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October 23, 2026: I refreshed the layout and image descriptions, kept the original video and photos, and linked newer coverage. The shuttle, entry fee, activities and prices described are from my 2023 visit. Check official event information for future plans.
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