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2014 Calendar of Events

JANUARY Event The Experience Contact Location 1st

New Year’s Day Public Holiday Islands of the Bahamas

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New Year’s Junkanoo Parade

The islands of the Bahamas begins the New Year with an explosion of colors, sounds, movements and rhythm through the streets of the Bahamas. The event blends the traditional Junkanoo music with local variants of the Bahamian community to provide a truly unique experience for residents and locals alike.

Ministry of Tourism 242-502-2000 www.bahamas.com

Islands of the Bahamas

1st Bul Reg Regatta New Year's Day – Bul Reg Regatta kicks off the New Year with two exciting days of sailing. There are two series races including the Roy Albury Cup Race on January 1 and the final two series races including the Bul Reg Cup Race on January 2. Food and drinks are on sale and live entertainment and games for the kids. Come and bring the whole family.

Leslie “Buzzy” Rolle 242-357-0768 Ken “Ice Man” McPhee 242-524-0865 www.bahamas.com/islands/exumas

Elizabeth Harbour Exuma

1st Staniel Cay Cruising Regatta

Residents and visitors in Exuma’s beautiful Staniel Cay bring in the New Year with traditional festivities including a sailing regatta, a charity auction and floating drive (golf).

Mr. David Hocher 242-355-2024 www.bahamas.com/islands/exumas

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1st Crooked Island Community Social

The residents of Crooked Island and Long Cay organize a Pot Luck family fun day, when the entire island participate in fun activities, games, grill out and other social activities..

Bernard Ferguson 242-344-2415 242-557-9951

Crooked Island

4th Spanish Wells Quilting Festival

An event designed to showcase the talent of quilting and the traditions of Spanish Wells. Will also include a culinary/home décor and musical component.

Harbour Island Tourist Office 242-333-2621 www.bahamas.com/islands/eleuthera

Spanish Wells, Eleuthera

10th Majority Rule Public Holiday


17th People to People Visitor’s Reception- Exuma

In appreciation for their continual support to the community, the Ministry of Tourism hosts this reception for visitors, winter residents and the cruising community. There will be Bahamian music by local entertainers, succulent native dishes, treats and lots more. Come and bring the whole family to a delightful afternoon of tea, pastries and Bahamian hospitality in George Town on Great Exuma

Exuma Tourist Office 242-336-2430

George Town Exuma

18th Junkanoo The event blends the traditional Junkanoo music with local variants of this community to provide a truly unique experience for residents and locals alike.

Etienne Farquarson 242-339-1479 www.bahamas.com/islands/inagua

Inagua

18th- 19th Sunshine Insurance Marathon Bahamas

Marathon Bahamas is part of the Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend, which features an event for every fitness level—a

Sunshine Insurance 242-502-6500 www.marathonbahamas.com

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marathon, half marathon, 4-person relay and the Susan G. Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure 5K.

20th -26th Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic

The second-annual Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic will serve as the Tour’s season-opening event when it returns to the Ocean Club Golf Course at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas.

Ministry of Tourism 242-302-2000 www.puresilkbahamasclassic.com

New Providence

24th-26th

Arts for the Parks Embrace the opportunity to view and purchase a wide selection of fine and unusual Bahamian creations at the well organized and attended Arts for the Parks fundraising event that is held at the Abaco Beach Resort Grand Marquee. This year’s event will feature more than 30 Bahamian Artists and Artisans, a Silent Auction, a Bahamian Heritage Lecture Series and Live Entertainment. The event will support Abaco’s six (6)Land and Sea National Parks.

Bahamas National Trust (242) 367-6310 www.bnt.bs

Marsh Harbour, Abaco

26th 42nd Annual Red Cross Ball

The Bahamas Red Cross Society 42nd Annual Ball held under the distinguished patronage of their excellencies Sir Arthur Foulkes Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and Lady Foulkes. The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister of the Bahamas and Mrs. Christie.

Bahamas Red Cross 242-323-7370

Milia Nassau Beach Resort New Providence

31st People to People Tea Party at Government

A delightful hour of tea at historical Government House.

Ministry of Tourism Bernadette Bastian

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31st People to People Tea Party

Winter Residents Ministry of Tourism 242-338-8668 www.bahamas.com/islands/long

Long Island

31st People to People Tea Party

To expose visitors, permanent residents and service personnel from AUTEC to local Bahamian hospitality through the Ministry of Tourism’s People to People Encounter.

Andros Tourist Office 242-368-2286

Mayeu Center Andros Town Andros

FEBRUARY Event The Experience Contact Location 2nd Junior Junkanoo

Parade Junkanoo is the National Festival of The Bahamas; it represents our roots and it is our heritage. Jr. Junkanoo is an opportunity for school children to get involved in the festivities, as they compete on a school by school basis. Parade held at Town Centre on Pioneers Way.

Ministry for Grand Bahama 242-352-8525

Freeport Grand Bahama

2nd -6th 9th Annual Wahoo Championship

Fishing Tournament 242-342-7050 954-376-3865 www.hawks-nest.com [email protected]

Hawks Nest, Cat Island

3rd -5th Farmer’s Cay Festival This annual celebration on Farmer's Cay includes lots of fun activities for the whole family. You can feast on scrumptious Bahamian dishes or participate in numerous games and activities.

Terry Bain 242-355-4006 242-355-4017 www.bahamas.com/islands/exumas

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6th Grand Bahama Artist Association’s Annual Valentines Art Exhibition

Local and international artists gather in the Glory Banks Art Gallery to present their latest eclectic collection of still life, abstracts, island life, sea and landscape works in a variety of mediums that will whet the palette of art collectors and art novices alike.

Del Foxton GB Artists Association 242-353-4333 [email protected] Cecilia Bodie The Rand Nature Centre 242-352-5438

Grand Bahama

8th Exuma’s International Food Festival

Dishes prepared by persons representing the many countries that have resident living here will be served. An experience for the whole family to enjoy. See cultural aspects of all of these countries along with our own culture on display.

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Regatta Park Exuma

8th BNT Pig Roast Fundraiser

Annual fundraiser held by Bahamas National Trust

Bahamas National Trust 242-393-1317 www.bnt.bs

BNT New Providence

13th Invitational Wahoo Fishing Tournament

This is the fifth year for this event hosted at the Great Harbour Cay Marina. The event is held for three consecutive days of social gatherings and fishing. Tickets are available for those who would like to participate in the social gatherings only.

Great Harbour Cay Marina 242-367-8005 www.bahamas.com/islands/berry

Berry Island

14th -16th Muttonfest Festival displaying various ways of preparing sheep and goats to eat.

Department of Argriculture 242-337-3276

Long Island

15th Valentine’s day Yachters Party

Residents gather for a daylong celebration with visiting yachters and friends. The party begins

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with a Junkanoo rush-out, led by students of the Ragged Island All-Age School. There’s swimming, music, and dancing. Native Bahamian and American dishes are served, there’s an open bar, and various desserts to satisfy the appetite. As night approaches, a bonfire is lit, and voices sing favorite lullabies, accompanied by drums and guitars, as old friends say their goodbyes.

15th 50th Annual Heart Ball This privately funded charity raises funds primarily through donations and from the Annual Heart Ball, held each February.Over 97% of each dollar raised goes directly to the aid of the children.

Sir Victor Sassoon Heart Foundation 242-327-0806 www.sassoonheartfoundation.org

Milia Nassau Beach Resort New Providence

19th-20th SIDS Tourism Conference

The conference will build upon the conclusions of the “Conference on Sustainable Development of Tourism in Islands” held in Reunion Island in September 2013. The Conference will focus mainly on the Caribbean scenario but will also provide an opportunity to share with the international community, at the ministerial and expert levels, further knowledge and lessons learned for tourism in SIDS all over the world.

Ministry of Tourism 242-302-2000 sids-tourism.org

New Providence

21st-22nd Abaco “Love Rush” This competitive event evokes Abaco Tourist Office Marsh Harbour,

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Junkanoo Weekend excitement and passion amongst Bahamians and visitors through the traditional music, costumes and dance that are displayed and paraded by local Junior and Senior Junkanoo groups. The two day event will begin with the school groups and will end with the community groups that are all competing for supremacy on this uniquely Bahamian stage in downtown Marsh Harbour.

(242) 367-3067 www.bahamas.com/islands/abacos

Abaco

21st -23rd Rum Cay Day Festival Annual event, commencing the last Friday in February celebrating Bahamian culture, breakfast, Rake ‘n’ Scrape Bands, Bahamian dishes, craft on sale, games, all day party, church service.

Shirley Strachan 242-331-2828

Port Nelson Rum cay

21st-23rd Rum Bahamas Festival Festival Rum Bahamas is an enticing mixture of local, regional and international rum exhibitors. During the three day festival there will be product sampling, master classes on rum, bartending and cocktail competitions, as well as Caribbean music and food. Of course there will be the opportunity to buy all that you try.

Ministry of Tourism 242-302-2000 www.bahamas.com/islands/nassau Ms. Alexandra Maillis-Lynch 242-677-2835 242-557-3557 242-328-8865 www.rumbahamas.com

Fort Charlotte New Providence

22nd Yuma Arts Art and Craft Show

A wide variety of Exuma-made crafts such as shell, sand and fish scale jewelry, intricate conch shell carvings, paintings, straw products and lots more. All items

Ms. Isadora Lloyd 242-336-2435 www.bahamas.com/islands/exumas

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are on sale. 24th-27th Salina Point

Homecoming Celebrations

This annual reunion for former residents of Salina Point, Acklins, features four days of daytime and nighttime activities, beginning with a Float Parade from the Spring Point Airport to the settlement of Salina Point. There will be live entertainment, Bahamian Singers, dancing, a fashion show, plus Little Miss and Big Miss Salina Point Beauty Pageants. The festivities close out with a church service on Sunday. Venue is the Salina Point Public Park.

Mr. Steven Rose 242-464-8521 242- 476-0363 www.bahamas.com/islands/acklins

Salina Point Acklins

24th - Mar 9th George Town Cruising Regatta

Twelve days of fun and activities for visiting cruisers and Exumians. Enjoy two days of sailing as well as the spectacular Conch Blowing Contest, the Variety Show and Softball Competition and lots more family fun-filled activities.

Exuma Tourist Office 242-336-2430 www.bahamas.com/islands/exumas

Elizabeth Harbour Exuma

26th

People to People Winter Residents’ Reception

This event presents an opportunity for local People to People Ambassadors, facilitated by the Ministry of Tourism, Abaco Office, to meet and interact with visitors and winter residents in an annual 'get together'. This year's reception will take place in Marsh Harbour at Mangoes Restaurant from 6:00pm-8:00pm and will highlight Bahamian music, food and other cultural expressions.

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28th People to People Tea Party at Government House

A delightful hour of tea at historical Government House. Free admission

Ministry of Tourism Bernadette Bastian 242-356-0437 www.bahamas.com/people-to-people

Government House Nassau

28th Annual Winter Resident’s Reception

Expressing gratitude to winter residents.

Ministry of Tourism 242-338-8668 www.bahamas.com/islands/long

Long Island

MARCH Event The Experience Contact Location 1st

FRIENDS Reef Ball The Annual Reef Ball recognizes individuals in an awards ceremony who have played a significant role in the protection and sustainability of their environment. The event also serves as one of the major fundraising event for Friends of the Environment. The funds are raised through a silent and live auction and raffle sales. The event offers a wonderful time with live music, great company and good food.

Friends of the Environment (242) 367-2721 www.friendsoftheenvironment.com


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Hope Town Heritage Day

History, art, food and interactive displays are among the highlights at this annual event that is coordinated through the Wyannie Malone Museum as a fundraiser. The event is supported and attended by residents, second home-owners and visitors who all enjoy everything that has been planned for this one day event.

Wyannie Malone Museum (242) 366- 0293 www.hopetownmuseum.com

Elbow Cay, Abaco

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Reception made by the over 300 winter residents on Harbour Island, North Eleuthera and Spanish Wells. Opportunity for authentically Bahamian Exhibit.

242-333-2621 www.bahamas.com/islands/eleuthera

7th People to People Winter Residence Reception

International Square North Andros – It is a time when winter Residents and locals come together in celebration and exchange of various cultures, and to foster a stronger bond between Winter Residents and locals. To encourage Winter Residents who live in Andros to promote Andros and the Bahamas as a number one Tourist destination.

Rev. James Sweeting 242-329-2598 Mrs. Yvette Treco 242- 329-2602 Clara Evans 242-329-2452

International Square North Andros

7th Cancer Society Ball Annual Cancer Society Ball Beverley Laramore 242-464-9221

Rum Cay

8th Nicholls Town Music Arts and Craft Festival

Sea view Park located on the waterfront in Nicholl’s Town, North Andros. The Music & Art’s Festival is held every second Saturday in March. It is a time when all the artist of Andros and a few from Nassau come together showcasing exquisite Bahamian items made locally from wood, straw and shells. All can enjoy local foods and Bahamian Music.

Ms. Clara Evans 242-329-2452

Nicholls Town Andros

13th- 15th Bahamas Music & Heritage Festival

The annual Bahamian Music and Heritage Festival is an exciting time for the whole family, with lots of activities for kids and adults: storytelling, singing, poetry reading, a Bahamian sloop exhibition, plus contests


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involving sugar cane peeling, onion peeling, and conch cracking. There will be a heritage corner highlighting Bahamian history; arts and crafts, such as wood and conch shell carvings, will be on sale, along with Bahamian cuisine. A gospel explosion will launch the weekend of activities on Thursday evening, with renowned local and visiting performers

14th Winter Residence & People to People Reception- Andros

Winter residents and locals come together at this event to celebrate their different cultures and foster a stronger bond. The objective is to encourage winter residents who live in Andros to promote the island and The Bahamas as vacation destinations. Venue is International Square in North Andros.

Rev. James Sweeting 242-329-2598 Mrs. Yvette Treco 242-329-2602 Ms. Clara Evans 242-329-2452

International Square North Andros

14th -16th Briland/ BNT Art and Wine Festival

Co-ordinated to showcase the art and talent available locally to pair them with buyers looking for higher end products which will lead to the generation of more revenue.


Harbour Island, Eleuthera

15th Second Home Owners and People to People Experience

Enjoy this social gathering and a variety of specially prepared food and drinks for the occasion. Long time visitors will be honored and there will be an art show featuring paintings and crafts made by second

Administrative Office 242-367-8291

Berry Island


homeowners and local artists. 22nd Marina Street Festival An exciting street festival along

the Great Harbour Cay Marina with DJ music for listening pleasures and all night dancing. Native food and drinks along with indigenous craft vendors will add to the fun atmosphere.

Great Harbour Cay Marina 242-367-8005 www.bahamas.com/islands/berry

Berry Island

23rd-25th

3rd Annual Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend

A range of organized sporting activities are included in this weekend of fun that will encourage participation by all family members. Participants can chose to compete individually or on relay teams where awards will be presented to the top performers.


Treasure Cay, Abaco

26th Eleuthera- All That Jazz

This weekend Jazz concert will provide a showcase for Bahamian musicians and feature a variety of international artists. Master classes will also be offered. Venue is the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve in Governor's Harbour. All profits from the event will benefit the Haynes Library.

[email protected] www.eleutheraallthatjazz.com

Governor’s Harbour Eleuthera

28th People to People Tea Party- Exuma

It’s a delightful afternoon of tea, pastries and Bahamian hospitality on Great Exuma


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Government House New Providence

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Barefoot Man Concert Hundreds of visitors and locals alike gather on Guana Cay every

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year to party and hear the famous musician perform live in a free outdoor concert at Nipper’s Beach Bar & Grill. In addition to great music, one can also enjoy delicious drinks, tasty food and an amazing view of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Trust AGM Bahamas National Trust

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BNT New Providence

3rd -7th Bahamas Natural History Conference

Bahamas National Trust 242-393-1317 www.bnt.org

BNT New Providence

6th -10th 3rd Annual Hang “Em” High



4th – 6th Annual Fishing Tournament

Annual Fishing Tournament, Black Point (April 1st – 3rd) Come join us this holiday weekend in downtown Black Point for our 2nd Annual Easter Tournament. Experience the excitement of our Fishing, Basketball, Pool and Dominoes Tournaments. There will be other activities including, Talent & Beauty Pageant, Easter Egg Hunt, Plaiting of the Maypole, Climbing of the Greasy Pole, Gospel Explosion (Easter Sunday), Cook-Out, Live D.J entertainment at Club Scorpion and much much more. Expect prizes and lots of surprises ….As you get to the point…stick to the

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point in Little Black Point. 12th Chris Brown

Invitational CBBI presents to you some of the best athletes in the world. The season opener for many of the athletes will serve as an opportunity to post some great times early in the season, under the warm tropical sun. Experience the best of the best right here in Nassau.

CBBI | GVI Assoc. Company Ltd. P. O. Box SS-5440 242-394-6924 242-394-6929 www.bahamasinvitational.com

Thomas A. Robinson Stadium New Providence

16th -21st James Cistern Affair/ Homecoming

Domestic Tourism event designed to create awareness and bring descendants back to the area. Injection of revenue into local economy.

Gregory Rolle 242-359-7192. www.bahamas.com/islands/eleuthera

James Cistern, Eleuthera

16th -21st Lower Bogue Homecoming

Domestic Tourism event designed to create awareness and bring descendants back to the area. Injection of revenue into the local economy.

Damon Bethel 242-553-3597 www.bahamas.com/islands/eleuthera

Lower Bogue, Eleuthera

16th- 21st Rock Sound Homecoming

This event attracts domestic and international tourists. Some of the events include Junkanoo rush-out, live band performances, fashion/cultural shows.

Pat Maynard 242-557-7696 242-334-2194 www.bahamas.com/islands/eleuthera

Rock Sound, Eleuthera

17th -20th Bimini Homecoming

Join in The Bimini Men For Christ March & Rally on Good Friday and enjoy Bahamian artists, marching bands and lots of fun activities.

Local Government Office 242-347-3174 www.bahamas.com/islands/bimini

Administrator’s Residence Grounds Alice Town North Bimini

17th-26th

Abaco Anglers Fishing Tournament

This Deep Sea and Bottom Fishing Tournament has been a part of this landscape for more than thirty years. It is family oriented and caters primarily to

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local fishing enthusiasts and to visitors wishing to visit the Abacos to participate. All levels of fishing abilities, including children are encouraged in this tournament. When not fishing, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the settlement of Hope Town on Elbow Cay that offers a great selection of dining and shopping opportunities.

18th Good Friday Public Holiday Islands of the Bahamas

18th-20th Crooked Island Homecoming Festival

Descendants, residents, and visitors come together at this annual event in a fun social atmosphere. Activities include a church service, entertainment by Bahamian artists, Old Gospel Concert, beauty pageants, a fashion show, Mr. Homecoming, basketball and volleyball tournaments. Bahamian food, drinks and pastries will be on sale.

Mr. Elvin Scavella 242-344-2423

Crooked Island

18th- 20th Easter Fishing Tournament

Experience the excitement of this festival, which features fishing, in addition to basketball, dominoes and pool tournaments. Expect prizes and lots of surprises, plus other activities like a talent & beauty pageant, Easter Egg hunt, plaiting of the Maypole, climbing of the greasy pole, a Gospel explosion (Easter Sunday), cookout, DJ entertainment at

Ms. Esther Rolle 242-355-3053 Zhivargo Rolle 242-355-3002/3

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Club Scorpion and much, much more. Venue is downtown Black Point.

18th -21st

Deep South Movement Fair

Descendants return to visit with families and socialize with friends. A variety of family oriented events are put on at this time.

Dorothy Gilbert President 242-361-5429

Lighthouse Port Howe, Cat Island

19th Gospel Concert Celebrates Easter in a Concert of music, gospel bands and liturgical dance groups.

Administrator’s Office Berry Island

19th West End Junior Sailing Regatta

Annual regatta featuring native sloops and vessels.

Ministry of Tourism 242-350-8600 Elaine Smith [email protected] www.bahamas.com/islands/grand-bahama

West End Grand Bahama

20th Easter Egg Hunt The Annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Kiwanis Club - Is available for the enjoyment of all children. Participate in the hat making contest and kids’ relays. This enjoyable event will be held at Dannenberg Beach.

Administrator’s Office 242-367-8291

Berry Island

21st Easter Monday Public Holiday Islands of the Bahamas

21st Pelican Point’s Homecoming Festival

Pelican Point’s Homecoming Festival held annually on Easter Monday. Come out and experience coconut in more ways than you can count

Ministry of Tourism 242-350-8600 Elaine Smith [email protected] Renamae Symonette [email protected] 242-350-8600 www.bahamas.com/islands/grand-bahama

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21st

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Cathedral Parade

In 1861, a runaway slave named Charles Robins founded this church which became a cultural and educational center. A tradition for over fifty years, this demonstration of Faith is a highlight of the Easter festivities.

Bishop Stanley Pinder 242-347-2056

North Bimini

21st

Wesley Methodist Church Picnic

Founded in 1858 by religious leader Clem Pinder from Spanish Wells, much of the original building remains. Their annual picnic is a family affair with free food and games.

Lady Barbara Weech-Checkley 242-347-3038

Church Grounds Alice Town North Bimini

21st

Our Ladies & St. Stephen's Anglican Church Picnic

The oldest religious denomination in Bimini, it was originally comprised of two Churches - St. Stephen's in Alice Town (1874) and St. Mary's in Bailey Town (1878). In 1921 they were combined and dedicated as Our Lady's and St. Stephen's on the present site in Bailey Town. Their annual picnic is a homecoming of sorts and features games, food, music, a kiddies' corner and more.

Church Rectory 242-347-2268

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21st Mastic Point Homecoming

Homecoming is among the many festivals celebrated in the Bahamas by the locals it symbolizes the coming together and uniting of the community in other words the locals are saying we do have community building spirits. Highlight of the event

Mr. Floyd Newton 242-329-4478 Donna Pickstock 242-329-3138

Mastic Point Andros

will be the Cultural show, Live Entertainment by the local Rake-N-Scrape Bands

21st St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Bazaar

St. Stephen’s Anglican Church was built in the early 1900’s rumor has it that an old pirates treasure is buried under the church. This is an annual event that is sponsored by the members of the church. Food and drinks will be on sale

Rev. Marie Roach 242-368-2514

Queens Park Fresh Creek Andros

21st St. Margaret’s Anglican Parish Bazaar

Sea View Street, Nicholl’s Town, North Andros, 10 miles from San Andros airport. This event is sponsored by the members. Food and drinks will be on sale

Clara Evans 242-329-2308.

Nicholls Town Andros

21st Going back to the Island

This fun and activities-filled celebration will comprise a Beauty pageant; Easter egg hunt, jackstones, Hop Scotch, open-air gospel concert, Rake-N-Scrape and lots of native dishes will be on sale.

Sharon Henfield 242-369-1688

Long Bay’s Park Andros

21st -24th United Estates Association Homecoming Festival

Easter weekend. Dinner for elderly. Community effort. Extensive Clean up. Socializing.

Drusilla Malcolm 242-357-6008

Rum Cay

22nd

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Cathedral Easter Picnic

An annual event that features food and games and the only punch-board where every pick is a prize.

Ms. Elmeta Rolle 242-347-2127

Spook Hill Bailey Town North Bimini

22nd 26th National Family Island Regatta

There will be five days of sailing featuring Bahamian native sloops. This tradition started in 1954 and today it is one of the

Mr. Danny Strachan 242-336-3766 Ken “Iceman” McPhee 242-524-0865

Exuma

oldest regattas in The Islands of The Bahamas. Venue is beautiful Elizabeth Harbour in George Town.

24th -27th Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament

Fishing Tournament

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25th People to People Tea Party

Complimentary for hotel guest. Ministry of Tourism 242-338-8668 www.bahamas.com/islands/long

Long Island

25th -26th Snapper Tournament- Red Bays

This tournament is held annually during the week before Easter. The person who catches the most fish will be declared the winner. Lots of home cooked dishes will be on sale, accompanied by live Rake and Scrape music and a DJ. Venue is Red Bays, the only settlement on the western side of the island, approximately 14 miles from the San Andros Airport.

Mr. Alphonso Smith 242-329-2833 242-329-2336 www.bahamas.com/islands/andros

Red Bays Andros

26th Cancer Society- Walk for the Cure

The Cancer Society – Eleuthera Branch’s aim is to create awareness, education, prevention, research advocacy, care and cure of cancer. The purpose is to serve cancer patients, survivors and their

The Cancer Society 242-332-1804 www.cancersosietyeleuthera.org [email protected]

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families and persons who may be at risk across the Bahamas.

TBA Gateway Invitational High School Basketball Team from The Bahamas and United States join in competitions that forge friendships and provide entertainment for the entire family.

Prophet Guido Rolle 242-347-2359

Gateway Outreach Ministries Gymnasium Bailey Town North Bimini

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1st Hunt for Bonefish Bonefishing challenge in aid of Alzheimer's Disease.

Ministry of Tourism 242-350-8600 Doug Brady [email protected] 404-373-6154 Rosalyn Pinder [email protected] 242-350-8600 www.bahamas.com/islands/grand-bahama

Grand Bahama

2nd-4th

10th Annual Island Roots Heritage Festival

Green Turtle Cay’s 2014 Island Roots Heritage Festival is set for a fantastic celebration in New Plymouth, which celebrates their sister-city relationship with Key West, Florida. It's a fun-filled festival that is well organized and well-rounded featuring delicious Bahamian dishes, informative speakers and displays, a great selection of Bahamian entertainment, a Genealogy Research Center, a variety of straw work items and one of a

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kind art pieces. 3rd Farmer’s Cay Conch

Jamboree Delicious cracked conch, scorched conch, conch salad, steamed conch, conch chowder, stewed conch and many other conch dishes will be on sale. Come see conch like you’ve never seen it before.

Mr. Terry Bain 242-355-4006 242-355-4017.

Farmer’s Cay Exuma

3rd AUTEC’s Spring Arts and Crafts Fair

This fair is sponsored by the AUTEC Company and is held on the AUTEC Naval Base in Andros Town, three minute drive from the Andros Town airport. Native food, craft, American ceramics, and food will be on sale. In order to attend the event, one must be a vendor or apply three days in advance for a visitor's pass.

AUTEC Naval Base 242-368-2188 ext. 6270 [email protected]

Andros

5th World Labyrinth Day "Walk As One at One"

In celebration of World Labyrinth Day, you are invited to “Walk as One at 1” to effect a rolling wave of peaceful energy as the world turns.

Ivy Elden The Garden of the Groves 242-374-7778

The Garden of the Groves Grand Bahama

7th -10th

Bahamas Billfish Champion-ship Series (BBC)

The Bahamas Billfish Championship sponsored by Rolex, is considered to be the premier fishing series in the Bahamas, attracting dozens of seasoned and crafty deep-sea fishermen. The first leg of the tournament will begin in Great Guana Cay.

Orchid Bay Marina (242) 365 – 5175 www.bahamasbillfish.com


10th Cinco De Mayo (BNT) Bahamas National Trust celebrates Cinco De Mayo festival.

Bahamas National Trust 242-393-1317 www.bnt.org

BNT New Providence

11th Mangrove Cay Homecoming and

Mangrove Cay is separated from North Andros by straits known

Mr. Ruston Moxey 242-369-0131

Mangrove Cay Andros

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Regatta as North and Middle Bight. This is one of the few places where a visitor can still get a glimpse of the way of life that characterized The Islands of the Bahamas half a century ago. Highlight of the event is the Sprig Sailing & The Mother’s Day Church service

Regan Turnquest 242-369-0331

14th -17th

Custom Shootout An exclusive invitation-only billfish tournament, The Custom Shootout is limited to custom-built inboard sport-fishing boats. The tournament contributes more than $500,000 to Breast Cancer Research, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9/11 fallen heroes and other charities.

Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour (242) 367-2158 www.abacobeachresort.com


16th, 17th Briland Backyard Festival

Harbour Island holds its annual festival featuring Bahamian music, food, arts and crafts.

Ministry of Tourism 242-302-2000 www.bahamas.com/islands/eleuthera


17th -18th Lionfish Hunt Fishermen complete to catch the most lionfish to assist in eradicating our seas of the predator.

Charles & Teresa Knowles 242-337-6024 www.bahamas.com/islands/long

Long Island

21st-24th

Bahamas Billfish Champion-ship Series (BBC)

Anglers will be docking and fishing off the shores of Green Turtle Cay to compete in the much anticipated second leg of the BBC tournament. The new tournament venue will not only provide excellent fishing grounds, but will also provide participants with much to do and see during their time on the Cay.

Green Turtle Club & Marina (242) 365-4271 www.bahamasbillfish.com


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May 22nd, June 5th, 19th, July 3rd, 17th, & 31st

Goombay Summer Festival at Sea Spray Resort

This begins a series of festivals that will take place over a six week period at Spray Resort & Marina on Elbow Cay. The festival is organized by the managing team of the resort who features various Bahamian musicians, Junkanoo groups, fire & limbo dancers and a variety of tasty dishes from their Bahamian style buffet. Albury’s Ferry will be providing water taxi service from the mainland of Abaco to Elbow Cay.

Sea Spray Resort & Marina (242) 366-0065 www.seasprayresort.com

Elbow Cay, Abaco

May 23rd -26th

Tackle Fish Tournament

Fishermen compete to catch the largest and heaviest fish.

Flying Fish Marina 242-337-3430

Long Island

23rd -24th

Art on The Island

Locally made authentic Bahamian products, live music performances, Junkanoo and native foods enable visitors and residents to experience two full days of Bahamian Art in its fullest sense. (Pending Budget Approval)

Antoinette Stuart Bimini Tourist Office 242-347-3529 www.bahamas.com/islands/bimini

Alice Town North Bimini

24th -25th IAAF World Relays The Bahamas will host the Inaugural IAAF World Relays at the 15,000 seat Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. This event will bring together some of the best athletes in the world and is expected to attract many of the top sprint and middle distance medalists from the 2012 Olympic

Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture www.bahamasworldrelays.org

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Games as well as the 2013 IAAF World Championships.

25th -29th 14th Annual Billfish Blast



30th People to People Tea Party- Exuma

It’s a delightful afternoon of tea, pastries and Bahamian hospitality on Great Exuma.


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31st Eight Mile Rock International Cultural Festival

A celebration of the various cultures that now call Grand Bahama home, including Haitian, Jamaican & Philippine.


Eight Mile Rock Grand Bahama

TBA AUTEC’s Spring Art and Craft fair

The event is sponsored by the AUTEC Company. Native food, craft, American ceramics, and food are on sale. In order to attend this event one must be a vendor or apply three days in advance to be able to receive a pass to attend.

242-368-2188 Ext. 6270

AUTEC’s Navel Base Andros Town Andros

JUNE Event The Experience Contact Location 4th-7th

Bahamas Billfish Champion-ship Series

Bragging rights are the order of the day as reputations and

Treasure Cay Resort & Marina (242) 365-8801

Treasure Cay, Abaco

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(BBC) hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes and cash are up for grabs in the third leg of the tournament. With this leg of the tournament being held in Treasure Cay, participants, along with their family and friends will have the choice of relaxing on one of the best beaches in the Caribbean or playing a round of golf on an 18 Hole Championship Course.

www.bahamasbillfish.com

4th-8th 27th Annual Pineapple Festival

Events include pineapple culinary, beverage treats, pineapple eating contest, pineapple cooking contest, triathlon, live entertainment and much more.


Eleuthera

4th – 8th Boating Fling- Bimini Big Game Club

These annual guided crossings to The Bahamas bring many repeat and first-time visitors in flotillas of up to 30 boats.

Bimini Big Game Club Richard Treco Plantation Tourism Office 954-326-9292

Bimini

4th-9th Palmetto Point Homecoming

Palmetto Point Homecoming Committee plan a week of activities in celebration of their Heritage and culture. Entertainment includes live band performances, fashion/cultural shows, art competition and games.

Ms. Susan Culmer 242-332-2115 www.bahamas.com/islands/eleuthera

Palmetto Point, Eleuthera

5th -9th Deep Creek Conch Fest This event was designed to promote the Deep Creek settlement and to share its cultural heritage with the younger members of the community, descendants and

Donnalee Miller 242-332-2142

Deep Creek Eleuthera




visitors. It offers down home cooking, Rake and Scrape music, talent shows, arts and craft. Venue is Deep Creek, Central Eleuthera

5th -8th

Rake N’ Scrape Festival

Enjoy three days of rhythmic Rake and Scrape music. Sample “down home” cuisine and purchase locally made crafts, jewelry and straw items.

Allworth Rolle 242-354-4085 www.bahamas.com/islands/cat


5th-7th 47th Annual Regatta Fun time sailing, cycling, family Chester Fox 242-338-0083 www.bahamas.com/islands/long

Salt Pond Long Island

5th – 9th Ramsey Homecoming Entertainment by D.J., kiddies’ corner, hoopla, punchboard. Native dishes such as crab and rice, macaroni and cheese and baked chicken.

Mr. Barry Ramsey 242-345-7032 www.bahamas.com/islands/exumas

Ramsey Exuma

5th – 9h Barraterre Festival and Homecoming

Three days of sailing. Experience delicious native dishes, Rake ‘n Scrape music, Hoopla, quadrille, Plaiting of the Maypole, native crafts on display and other exciting shows including the Marching Band and Talent Show.

Ms. Mildred Lloyd 242-357-0786 242-336-2677 www.bahamas.com/islands/exumas

Barretarre Exuma

6th Labour Day Public Holiday Islands of the Bahamas

6th Labour Day Fair Native dishes on sale, also games such as hoopla, bouncing castle and punch board for the kids.

Daphne Rodriquez 242-336-2130.

St.Margaret Church Exuma

6th South Andros Homecoming Festival

A number of cultural activities will take place, including Rake & Scrape music, an old-timer's fashion show, and much more.

South Andros Tourist Office 242-369-1688

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Highlight of the event is a boat race. Venue is Kemp's Bay in South Andros, located 10 miles from the Congo Town Airport.

6th -8th Sandy Point Home-Coming

These annual events serve to bring local residents and other domestic visitors from neighboring Islands together to share in the many cultural activities that have been planned for this three day event. Some of those activities include: a fishing tournament, boat racing, conch cracking contest, beach volleyball and live entertainment.


Sandy Point, Abaco

9th Whit Monday Public Holiday Islands of the Bahamas

11th 14th

Abaco Beach Blue Marlin Invitational

The Bahamas richest fishing tournament has arrived bringing with it $100,000 in cash prizes (based on 40 boats). Only 50 invitations will go out for this inaugural tournament placing anglers in the center of one of the top Marlin fishing spots in the world.

Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour 242-367-2158 www.abacobeacresort.com


13th-14th All Andros Crab Fest This annual event, held the second weekend in June, celebrates the crab-catching ways of Andros island, which is referred to as "The Land of Crabs." Highlights include land crabs cooked in 101 ways, a crab cultural show, releasing of the crabs, a crab culinary contest, crabs of Andros life cycle display,

Andros Tourist Office 242-368-2286 242-368-2891

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and Rake & Scrape Music. 14th Capt. Percy Darville

Bottom Fishing Tournament

This is the second annual bottom fishing tournament honouring Capt. Percy Darville. For Further Information contact: Great Harbour Cay Marina [242] 367 - 8005 or Administrators Office [242] 367 - 8291 - This is the second annual bottom fishing tournament honouring Capt. Percy Darville.

Great Harbour Cay Marina 242-367-8005 Administrators Office 242-367-8291

Berry Island

12th- 15th Boating Fling- Port Lucaya


Port Lucaya Marina Richard Treco Plantation Tourism Office 954-326-9292

Freeport Grand Bahama

June 13th, 20th, 27th& July 4th

Goombay Summer Festival- Abaco

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism coordinates a series of festivals during the summer months to celebrate our Bahamian culture. Both visitors and locals folk to the festival grounds to experience live entertainment, native dishes, local craft items, a Junkanoo rush-out and other cultural expressions in an outdoor setting.

Abaco Tourist Office 242-367-3067 www.bahamas.com/islands/abacos


18th – 21st Bahamas Billfish Champion-ship Series (BBC)

The final leg of the Bahamas Billfish Championships sponsored by Rolex normally attract scores of seasoned and crafty deep-sea fishermen all vying for the hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes and cash. Participants and

Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour 242-367-2158 www.bahamasbillfish.com




spouses in this leg of the championship will have the opportunity to experience the nightlife scene, excellent shopping and many dining options.

19th 22nd Boating Fling- Bimini Bay Resort and Casino


Bimini Bay Resort and Casino Richard Treco Plantation Tourism Office 954-326-9292

Bimini

20th Grand Bahama Regatta Sailors from various island of The Bahamas will converge to compete in different races. Spectators can enjoy a festive environment of food, drinks, music and other entertainment throughout the weekend.

Harold McPhee [email protected]

Grand Bahama

21st 3rd Annual West End Snapper Tournament & Festival

Part fishing tournament, part cultural festival. Good times for everyone! (West End)


West End Grand Bahama

25th -29th 31st Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Championship

The Treasure Cay Billfish Championship is a “Mainstay” among the Abaco fishing events with consistency the order of the day. It caters to a cross section of fishermen and is a major promotional event for Northern

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Abaco. The event also features an awards ceremony and fun outdoor activities during lay day.

27th-28th 6th Annual Lionfish Derby

Sign up to compete in this fun and educational derby that is making a positive difference in our community by controlling the invasive lionfish population. Participants will have a chance to taste the delicious lionfish that will be cooked right at the event site and have the opportunity to win wonderful cash prizes.

Green Turtle Club & Marina (242) 365-4271 www.greenturtleclub.com


29th

GB Fam Jam Cultural Expo & Concert @ Goombay Park

An exposition of Bahamian culture and family fun from 12 PM-5 PM, followed by a concert featuring numerous Bahamian musicians starting at 7 PM

Davina Rutherford [email protected]

Grand Bahama

TBA Goombay Summer Festival- Andros

Goombay Dancers, Love Hill Troopers, Central Andros Old Timers and the Rake-N-Scrape Band

South Andros Tourist 242-369-1688 www.bahamas.com/islands/andros

Queen’s Park Fresh Creek Andros

TBA Goombay Summer Festival- Exuma

A community fun day for visitors and Exumians featuring local and visiting artists and bands, Junkanoo rush-out, kids sun-fish sailing, boat building displays, fish scaling and onion peeling contests and lots more. Authentically Exumian arts and craft will be on sale.

Exuma Tourist Office Petherina Hanna 242-336-2430. www.bahamas.com/islands/exumas

Mt. Thompson Williams Town Exuma

TBA Goombay Summer Festival- GB

The Ministry of Tourism’s annual summer festival featuring live displays of Bahamian culture in the form of food & music. Thursdays in July at Taino Beach.

Ministry of Tourism 242-350-8600 Sanique Culmer [email protected] 242-350-8600

Grand Bahama

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For more information contact: Sanique Culmer: [email protected] (242) 350-8600

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TBA Landrail Point Home Coming

The descendants of the Settlement of Landrail Point return home and participate in cultural, historical and culinary events aimed at fostering community awareness and building

J.Anthony McKinney 242-376-6892 242-322 6064

Crooked Island

JULY Event The Experience Contact Location 2, 4, 18 Goombay Summer

Festival -Eleuthera Special highlight – “Pink Sand” castle building contest featuring local cuisine, authentic crafts, live entertainment and Goombay dancers.


Eleuthera

3rd-11th 39th Annual Five Towns Regatta Time in Abaco

The Regatta Time sailing event is hoisted between the American and Bahamian Independence celebrations linking both important commemorations. This event that involves primarily American sloops brings dozens of sailing enthusiasts to the Abacos for a fun-filled and exciting racing series that begins in Green Turtle Cay and ends in Marsh Harbour. Opening this sailing event is famous Fiddle Cay Beach Party that is hosted by “Stranded Naked” Sports Wear.

Dave & Kathy Ralph (242) 367-2677 www.regattatimeinabaco.com

Abaco

4th, 11th, 18th Goombay Summer Festival- Berry Island

This event is hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, which showcases the cultural heritage in Rake n’ Scrape bands, dance

Administrators Office 242-367-8291 Great Harbour Cay Marina 242-367-8005

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groups, limbo, drama, food, drink and local souvenir vending, climaxing with a Junkanoo parade and Goombay dancers each evening. Venue is at the Great Harbour Cay Marina. Contact: Administrators Office [242] 367-8291 or Great Harbour Cay Marina [242] 367 - 8005

www.bahamas.com/islands/berry

5th

U.S. Independence Visitors Reception

A cultural exchange of appreciation for guests to the island featuring Bahamian food, arts & craft and music.

Bimini Tourist Office 242-347-3529 www.bahamas.com/islands/bimini


5th-10th All Andros & Berry Island Regatta

Traditional Bahamian wooden sloops are featured at this event, and the highlight will be the Class A, B & C boat race. Venue is the Regatta Village in Morgan’s Bluff, North Andros, which is 20 miles from the San Andros Airport

Mr. Alphonso Smith 242-329-2336 242-329-2278 Mr. Frank Hanna 242-323-2451 242-325-3306 Administrator's Office 242-329-2278

Morgan’s Bluff North Andros

5th- 8th North Long Island Homecoming

Fun Time Ministry of Tourism 242-338-8668

Long Island

9th -14th Savannah Sound Heritage Festival

Activities include cultural/fashion shows, down home cooking, dancing and live band performances. The venue is Savannah Sound, Central Eleuthera.

John Gibson 242-332-2891

Savannah Sound Eleuthera

9th-10th Bahamas Independence Celebration - Abaco

The Bahamas will celebrate 41 years as an independent nation. Events are planned across the Abacos in commemoration of this significant event in the life of our nation

Administrator’s Office (242) 699-0000




9th -13th The Bluff Homecoming Heritage Festival showcasing local customs flavor. Grow domestic tourism and encourage domestic tourism

Ena Sweeting 242-335-1700 www.bahamas.com/islands/eleuthera

Eleuthera

10th Bahamas Independence

Public Holiday Islands of the Bahamas

10th

Bahamas Independence Celebrations- Bimini

The annual flag raising ceremony, cultural program, police drill exercise and fireworks will mark the celebration of Bahamian Independence.



10th Bahamas Independence Celebrations- Andros

This event commemorates The Bahamas’ independence from Great Britain on July 10, 1973. A highlight is the flag-raising ceremony. Venue is Queen's Park in Fresh Creek, Central Andros.

Administrator's Office 242-368-2010 242-329-2278

Fresh creek Andros

10th Bahamas Independence Celebrations- Spanish Wells

Festivities commemorate The Bahamas' 41st anniversary of Independence

Lynton Pinder 242-333-4409

Spanish Wells Eleuthera

10th Bahamas Independence Celebrations- Berry Islands

Festivities include a Cultural Show, Ecumenical Church Service, and a Flag-raising Ceremony on July 9th. A family beach cookout and Junkanoo Rush-out will be held at Dannenberg Beach on July 10th.

Administrator's Office 242-367-8291

Berry Islands

10th Bahamas Independence Celebrations- Harbour Island

Festivities commemorate The Bahamas' 41st anniversary of Independence


Harbour Island Eleuthera

10th Bahamas Independence

Celebrating our 41st Independence Anniversary

Ministry of Tourism 242-502-2000



Celebrations www.bahamas.com

10th Rolle Town Homecoming

Join the reunion of family and friends as they celebrate in a weekend filled with activities for all.

242-357-0538 www.bahamas.com/islands/exumas

Rolletown Exuma

10th Stuart Manor Homecoming

Stuart Manor Homecoming kicks off on the evening of July 8 with a concert in the park at Stuart Manor featuring Geno D, Tropical Beat Band as well as local artists. The weekend of celebration continues on Saturday Morning with a bicycle race from Ramsey to Stuart Manor. The day filled with activities for the whole family continues on the park with bouncing castles for the kids, competitions, raffle drawing, eats and drinks, fashion show, prizes and surprises. The weekend culminates on Monday with a beach picnic.

Jermico Munnings 242-524-0034 www.bahamas.com/islands/exumas

Stuarts Manor Exuma

10th Independence Bash- Spanish Wells


Lynton Pinder 242-333-4409 www.bahamas.com/islands/eleuthera


10th Independence Bash – Harbour Island



Harbour Island Eleuthera

10 Behring Point Homecoming

Join the reunion of family and friends as they celebrate in a weekend filled with activities for all.

Mr. Frankie Neymour 242-368-4132 242-368-4067 www.bahamas.com/islands/andros

Behring Point Andros

10th Coconut Festival The South Andros Coconut Festival was designed to

Sharon Henfield 242-369-1688

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celebrate and showcase the Cultural connection between the Valuable, versatile Coconut Palm and the people to South Andros.

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10th- 20th Extended Boating Fling


Richard Treco Plantation Tourism Office 954-326-9292

Bimini Chub Cay Nassau Staniel’s Cay

10th David Romer All Andros and Berry Island Regatta

Sailors from various island of The Bahamas will converge to compete in different races. Spectators can enjoy a festive environment of food, drinks, music and other entertainment throughout the weekend

Mr. Alphonso Smith 242-329-2833

Morgan’s Bluff Andros

11th

Stuart Manor Homecoming Festival

This weekend of celebration kicks off on Friday evening with a concert in the park at Stuart Manor featuring national and local artists. On Saturday morning, there is a bicycle race from Ramsey to Stuart Manor, followed by a day filled with activities on the park for the whole family: bouncing castles for the kids, competitions, raffle drawing, eats and drinks, a fashion show, prizes and surprises. A church service will be held on Sunday morning with a Gospel concert at 7:30 p.m. The festivities end on Monday with a beach picnic

Jermico Munnings 242-524-0034 www.bahamas.com/islands/exumas

Stuart Manor Exuma

11th -13th 2nd Annual Fire Road Fishing Tournament &

Local and visiting fishermen show off their skills by

Carolee Russell (242) 475-1865

Fire Road, Abaco



Festival competing in this tournament that is both amusing and competitive. The event also features live entertainment, native games, an awards presentation and other cultural activities in a down home setting.

13th Full Moon Beer Festival

Mr. Terry Bain 242-355-4006 242-355-4017

Farmer’s Cay

18th -19th Fisherman’s Fest- Spanish Wells

Designed to feature Spanish Wells’ fishing industry to include fun fishing tournament, fish culinary dishes, entertainment, authentic exhibits.

Lynton Pinder 242-333-4409


19th 3rd Annual Sweeting’s Cay Heritage Festival

Homecoming cultural festival on Sweeting's Cay, off the East End of Grand Bahama. For more information contact: Elaine Smith: [email protected] or, Renamae Symonette: [email protected] (242) 350-8600


Grand Bahama

23rd Bannerman Town Festival

Local residents of John Millars and Bannerman Town, plus visitors from other islands, come together to interact and enjoy cultural activities, Bahamian music, food, drinks and games. Venue is the Public Park in Bannerman Town, South Eleuthera.

Mr. George Bullard 242-334-6362

Bannerman Town South Eleuthera

24th -27th Boating Fling- Big Bimini Game Club

These annual guided crossings to The Bahamas bring many repeat

Big Bimini Game Club and Marina Richard Treco

Bimini




and first-time visitors in flotillas of up to 30 boats.

Plantation Tourism Office 954-326-9292

30th - Aug 4th Bay Festival- Hatchet Bay

A celebration of the community of Hatchet Bay, its’ heritage and culture.

Mario Smith 242-356-1842

Hatchett Bay, Eleuthera

30th- Aug 4th

Back to the Bay Festival

Descendants of the settlement and visitors gather for fun activities that will include a Junkanoo rush-out, cultural/talent shows, native food and drinks. Proceeds will go towards community projects. Venue is Tarpum Bay, South Eleuthera

Patrick Johnson 242-334-4135

Tarpum Bay South Eleuthera

31st –Aug 4th Salty Fest Samuel Nixon Jr 242-339-1471

Inagua

TBA Barefoot Man Concert Free summer outdoor concert at Nipper’s Beach Bar & Grill featuring the distinctive and enjoyable sounds of the Barefoot Man. The concert is known to pull a huge crowd of devoted fans and concert goers who are seeking a good time under the sun.

Nippers Beach Bar & Grill (242) 365-5111 www.nippersbar.com


TBA Sands ‘Man in the Boat’ Sculling Championships

Abaconians will once again be vying for the ‘Man in the Boat’ title, when Sands host their Abaco round of the championship on Treasure Cay Public Beach. In addition to witnessing the art of sculling and other water-based activities, attendees will also be able to enjoy live entertainment and a

Mr. Lynden Johnson (242) 367-2936

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variety of Bahamian dishes.

TBA

Goombay Summer Festival- Bimini

Performances by local and other Bahamian musicians are the highlight of activities that include games, where visitors can also compete, plaiting of the Maypole, fashion shows, local food and drinks for sale and Junkanoo rush-outs. The event takes place every Friday in July.

Bimini Tourist Office 242-347-3529

Bimini Craft Center Alice Town North Bimini

TBA

Goombay Summer Festival- New Providence

This event is hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, which showcases the cultural heritage in Rake n’ Scrape bands, dance groups, limbo, drama, food, drink and local souvenir vending, climaxing with a Junkanoo parade and Goombay dancers each evening.


New Providence

TBA Cabbage Hill By- Annual Home Coming

Descendants and friends of the settlement Cabbage Hill return to the island and join with the residents in celebrating the culture and rich history of the settlement: Participants enjoy a fun filled time of meeting old acquaintances and new family members.

Ms. Edith Bain 242-344-2530

Crooked Island

AUGUST Event The Experience Contact Location August 1st - 3rd

2nd Annual Schooner Bay E-Class Invitational

The 2014 E-Class sailing invitational will take place in the harbor village of Schooner Bay. This competitive, friendly and fun weekend will not only highlight our rich sailing tradition, but will also show-off

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the craft of sculling, Bahamian music and many native dishes. The event is sponsored by Bahamian Brewery and Sands Beer.

1st -4th

Cat Island Regatta Corresponding with the Emancipation holiday weekend, it showcases local and national sloop racing combined with native foods and other cultural activities.

Jacklyn McKenzie Bradley Dorsett 242- 342-3117 www.bahamas.com/islands/cat

Cat Island

1st – 4th Rolleville Homecoming and Regatta

An exciting weekend of activities; native sloop racing, Talent and Beauty Pageant, fun run/walk, greasy pole climbing and lots more. Bahamian dishes on sale.

Mr. Dwight Hart 242-524-6284

Rolleville Exuma

2nd Lobster Festival & Lion Fish Derby

The event is in celebration of the opening of the national Lobster Season and a hunt for the invasive Lion Fish that ends in an evening of food drinks and Bahamian entertainment along the street of Great Harbour Cay Marina.

Great Harbour Marina 242-367-8005

Berry Island

2nd Walk for a Cure- Tarpum Bay

This event is organized by the Cancer Society Eleuthera. Proceeds will assist their efforts to create awareness, provide education, research advocacy, prevention, care and a cure for cancer. Venue for the race is Governor’s Harbour in Central Eleuthera

Cancer Society Eleuthera 242-332-1804 [email protected] www.cancersocietyeleuthera.org

Tarpum Bay Eleuthera

4th Emancipation Day Public Holiday Islands of the Bahamas

4th Black Point Regatta Native sloops take to the beautiful waters of Exuma in a

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weekend of racing and exciting on-shore activities.

4th Cargill Creek Homecoming

Mr. Lynden Farrington 242- 368-2339 Andros Tourist Office 242-368-2268 www.bahamas.com/islands/andros

Cargrill Creek Andros

4th Forest Homecoming Enjoy a fashion show, concert on the school grounds, beach picnic, church service and other family-oriented activities.

Mr. Kenneth Roberts 242-345-0508

The Forest Exuma

4th 7th Annual High Rock Sea Fest

Homecoming cultural festival in the High Rock settlement, in east Grand Bahama. For more information contact: Elaine Smith: [email protected] or, Renamae Symonette: [email protected] (242) 350-8600


4th

Holy Name Church Fair

This major fundraiser is held annually and features local Bahamian dishes, games and music.

Sir Michael Checkley 242-347-3038

Church Grounds Bailey Town North Bimini

8th – 10th Forbes Hill Homecoming

A weekend full of activities for people of all ages. Thursday’s Souse-out kicks off the slate of events with DJ music, native dishes, and bush tea. At Friday and Saturday Fairs, there are, Fishin’ on the rock, marble shooting, needle and thread and straw plaiting competitions, as well as hoopla, bouncing castle,

Ms. Harriet Crawley (242) 345-0007

Forbes Hill Exuma





sack races for the kids and a whole lot more. The weekend climaxes with church service and beach picnic on Sunday.

9th Great Harbour Cay Cultural Fest

Celebrate our island's diversity and enjoy culinary delights from other nations. This event is in its second year and creates an opportunity for second homeowners, visitors and local residents to share their interests, food and traditions.

Administrators Office 242-367-8291

Berry Island

16th 43rd Annual Bernie Butler Swim Race

Annual swim race and beach party to raise funds for BASRA. Featuring DJ music, and food and drinks on sale.

Bahamas Air & Sea Rescue Association Justin Snisky, [email protected]

Grand Bahama

TBA 3rd Annual Junior Regatta at Crabbing Bay

A FJ-class sailing race in east Grand Bahama featuring the island’s best junior sailors. For more information contact: Rosalyn Pinder: [email protected] (242) 350-8600

Ministry of Tourism 242-350-8600 Rosalyn Pinder [email protected] 242-350-8600 www.bahamas.com/islands/grand-bahama

Grand Bahama

TBA Pirates of Grand Bahama Dive Week

A week of Pirate-themed dive-related activity in Grand Bahama. For more information contact: Rosalyn Pinder: [email protected] (242) 350-8600

Ministry of Tourism 242-350-8600 Rosalyn Pinder [email protected] 242-350-8600

Grand Bahama

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OCTOBER Event The Experience Contact Location 4th Annual Fishy Fest

Hand line and Lion Fish Tournament

A fun-filled packed two days of activities for the whole family which includes fish dishes of all kinds, music, and dancing, other native dishes on sale. The Fest opens the winter season events. Prizes will be given for the most fish (1st, 2nd 3rd prizes) and Lion Fish as well as the largest fish (1st prize) caught in the time limit of 6 hours. Entrance fee is only $50.00 per boat. There is also a junior category. Hand line fishing only; no rods and reels allowed. Food vendors will be on site to preparing every FISH dish imaginable!. A concert featuring local as well as national artists climaxes the activities.


Regatta Park George Town Exuma

8th -13th North Eleuthera Sailing Regatta

Annual sailing regatta. Encourages Sports Tourism, generates domestic and international traffic, create opportunities for the island’s youth.


Eleuthera

10th -14th Annual Discovery Day, Festival Homecoming

Commemorating the FIRST LANFALL of Christopher Columbus, October 12, 1492. Renamed the Island of Guanahani to San Salvador meaning ‘Holy Savior’

Marlon Jones 242-331-2150

Rum Cay

11th Abaco Open Water Swim

Professional and non-professional swimmers of all ages are invited to compete in Abaco’s Annual Open Water Swim Race. The race course is






located in the waterway of Marsh Harbour near Albury’s Ferry and is 5K in length. Persons can also sign up to compete in the paddle board and kayak challenge. The post race celebration will include great music, food, drinks and awards.

12th Hand Line Fishing Tournament

A fun-filled weekend packed with activities for the whole family. Weekend includes cook-out, music, and dancing, native dishes on sale. Fishing tournament with Male, Female and Junior divisions. Prizes for the most fish and the biggest fish. A fish fry climaxes the weekend of activities.

Ms. Millicent Kelly 242- 355-2003

Staniel Cay Exuma

12th Conch festival Highlight of the event is the conch-cracking contest

Mrs. Brown 242-369-5019

Mar’s Bay Andros

12th North Andros Seafood Slash & Chickcharnie Festival

Mr. Alphonso Smith 242-329-2336

Nicholl’s Town Andros

12th Conch Fest/ Fishing Tournament

Samuel Nixon Jr. 242-339-1471 Tellison Glover 242-339-1297

Inagua

12th -14th

Back to Cat Island Festival

Held during the Discovery Day weekend featuring gospel concerts, Junkanoo rush out and live Bahamian singing.

Ezra Russell 242-342-3014

Cat Island

13th Discovery Day Public Holiday Islands of the Bahamas

13th Conch Festival This annual festival is a combination of indigenous

Mrs. Brown 242-357-2150

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cultural activities, with emphasis on the conch. Highlight of the event is the conch-cracking contest

242-369-5019

13th Williams Town Homecoming

Williams Town is the last settlement on Little Exuma. This quaint settlement celebrates its homecoming during the Columbus Day festivities. There are lots of prizes and surprised and fun for the whole family.

Mrs. Renée Styles 242-345-4016.

Williams Town Exuma

13th Mt. Thompson Homecoming

Thursday and Friday, souse out, cookout on Saturday and Monday. Sunday the community worships at one of the churches. Enjoy the evening in concert and talent show.

Ms. Shavonnette Adderley 242-524-8069.

Mt Thompson Exuma

13th 42nd Annual McLean’s Town Conch Cracking Festival

McLean’s Town’s annual homecoming event, featuring lots of conch-themed dishes, as well as competitions and live entertainment in the east end of Grand Bahama.


Mclean’s Town Grand Bahama

18th -19th International Cultural Festival

Since its re-instatement in 2009, the Festival has proved to be arguably the most popular Festival in The Bahamas. Each year adds exciting new features, more booths and more stage presentations. Ever-popular with adults and children, as the Festival provides fun activities for all ages. Come out and enjoy

Janet Johnson 242-302-2000 242-427-3757 www.culturefestbahamas.com

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the best weekend in The Bahamas!

25th Ride for Hope Bahamas

The Ride for Hope is a registered charity. Its flagship event is an annual fund-raising bike-a-thon that is open to everyone and attracts hundreds of riders from around the world. Its goal is to raise money for cancer care and treatment programs, raise Hope for those afflicted with cancer, and create awareness among the population at large that together we all can make a difference. Over the years, more than 1,600 riders have pedaled in excess of 40,000 miles and raised $1.6 million to help people with cancer in The Bahamas.

Ride For Hope Bahamas 242-332-1804 www.rideforhopebahamas.com

Eleuthera

31st People to People Tea Party at Government House




TBA Annual FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island

An extension festival of the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF)

Greg von Hausch FLIFF [email protected] Donna Mackey [email protected] 242-350-8600

Grand Bahama

NOVEMBER Event The Experience Contact Location 1st Grand Bahama Artists

Association's Annual Thanksgiving Art Exhibition

Local and international artists gather in the Glory Banks Art Gallery to present their latest eclectic collection of still life,

Del Foxton GB Artists Association [email protected] Cecilia Bodie

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abstracts, island life, sea and landscape works in a variety of mediums that will whet the palette of art collectors and art novices alike.

The Rand Nature Centre 242-352-5438

1st 27th Annual Conchman Triathlon

1K Swim, 25K Bike, 5K Run. Based at Taino Beach For more information contact: Rosalyn Pinder: [email protected] (242) 350-8600

Ministry of Tourism 242-350-8600 Rosalyn Pinder [email protected] 242-350-8600

Grand Bahama

2nd- 9th

Governor’s Harbour Homecoming Festival

This festival attracts locals and visitors for fun-filled activities that include Junkanoo, live band performances and games. Venue is Governors Harbour, Central Eleuthera

Arthur Turnquest 242-332-2748

Governor’s Harbour Eleuthera

8th 4th Annual Kayak Challenge

Paddlers can choose from three courses – 5 miles, 8 miles or 13 miles that will take them through a wild and scenic creek. After racing their course, the competitors are welcome back with a beach party at Pete’s Pub. Funds raised from the Kayak Challenge will support the Abaco Cancer Society and Friends of the Environment.

Friends of the Environment (242) 367-2721 www.friendsoftheenvironment.com

Little Harbour, Abaco

9th Meeting of the Minds: Culinary Fusion

The Meeting of Minds II: Culinary Fusion Expo will be held in November 9th at the Canal House, Pelican Bay Hotel and will provide a platform to bring together the island's diverse food and beverage industry, providing the ultimate venue to promote

Sean Johnson [email protected]

Grand Bahama


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products and/or services.

13th-16th 2nd Annual Abaco Open Golf Tournament & Family Weekend Festival

Golfers will be able to compete and demonstrate their skill level on Treasure Cay’s 18th Hole Championship Golf Course, while enjoying a fun-packed weekend with their family and friends in a beautiful location.

Treasure Cay Beach Resort (242) 365-8801 www.treasurecay.com

Treasure Cay, Abaco

19th – 23rd Green Castle Homecoming Festival

This event attracts family and friends back to the community to celebrate with cultural activities, food, drinks, live band performances and games. Venue is Green Castle, South Eleuthera

John Butler 242- 334-2204

Green Castle Eleuthera

25th 11th Annual NCAA Women’s Junkanoo Jam

Annual basketball tournament featuring NCAA Women’s basketball teams from various universities/colleges throughout the USA. For more information contact:

Sean McShane Basketball Travelers, Inc. [email protected] Rosalyn Pinder [email protected] 242-350-8600

Grand Bahama

25th 15th Annual Tabernacle Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament

Tabernacle Baptist Academy's invitational basketball tournament featuring teams from home and abroad.

Ministry of Tourism 242-350-8600 Rosalyn Pinder [email protected] www.bahamas.com/islands/grand-bahama

Grand Bahama

26th People to People Winter Residence Reception- Abaco

This event presents an opportunity for local People-to-People Ambassadors, facilitated by the Ministry of Tourism in Abaco, to meet and interact with visitors and winter residents in an annual 'get together.'

Abaco Tourist Office 242-367-3067 www.bahamas.com/islands/abacos

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Highlights will be Bahamian music, food and other cultural expressions. Venue is Mangoes Restaurant in Marsh Harbour, 6:00pm-8:00pm.





28th 15th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival

This annual celebration of arts & crafts is held at the lovely Hope Town Harbour Lodge, where local and international artists display their paintings, jewelry, carvings and other unique creations. While shopping and enjoying the beautiful scenery, one can also satisfy the appetite by sampling an assortment of tasty hor dourves and sparkling drinks.

Hope Town Harbour Lodge (242) 366-0095 www.hopetownlodge.com

Elbow Cay, Abaco

29th Hope Town Box Cart Derby

Box carts of all description are designed and constructed by localElbow Cay contenders and other patrons, in time to participatein the annual ‘Big Hill Box Cart’ challenge and family fun day. Participants can compete in the junior or senior category, whichofficially begins at 12 noon at the Hope Town race site.


Elbow Cay, Abaco

29th- 30th Harvestfest People to People

- Fashion Show - Live Musical

Entertainment - Junkanoo Performances

Andros Tourist Office 242-368-2286 fax: 242-368-2285

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- Arts & Craft Show - Market Place for local

agricultural produce & marine products

- Bahamian foods and Beverages

- Children Beach Activities and Competition

TBA Redbone@Large Bahamas Celebrity Bonefish Series

Fall Bonefish Classic "To Catch the Cure" for Cystic Fibrosis. Deep Water Cay, East Grand Bahama For more information contact: www.redbone.org (305) 664-2002 Rosalyn Pinder: [email protected] (242) 350-8600

www.redbone.org 305-664-2002 Rosalyn Pinder [email protected] 242-350-8600

Grand Bahama

TBA Annual Guy Fawkes & Bone-Fire Celebrations

Featuring the historical Guy Fawkes Competition, where judging of the Best Guy and Dancing of the Guy will be the highlight of the night. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to feast on delicious Bahamian food & drinks and gather around a huge bone-fire with family and friends. Funds raised from this event will assist the Annual Island Roots Heritage Festival that is held the first weekend in May.

Mrs. Annabelle Cross (242) 365-4336 www.islandrootsheritagefestival.com


TBA Authenti-City Annual BAIC Grand Bahama Trade Show

Chala Cartwright [email protected] 352--1888

Grand Bahama

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DECEMBER Event The Experience Contact Location 5th 18th Annual Festival

Noel

An evening of wine and arts, featuring local artists of various mediums, and a varied selection of locally available wines. Rand Nature Centre .

Cecilia Bodie Bahamas National Trust 242-352-5438

Grand Bahama

5th Christmas Tree Lighting

Welma Colebrook 242-339-1271

Inagua

6th

Christmas Parade of Golf Carts

Christmas Event that highlights what Harbour Island is best known for – Golf Carts. A competition of the best decorated golf cart. Festival will feature Christmas traditional cuisine and carols.



6th 11th Annual Abaco Christmas Festival

The very popular Christmas Festival is known to kick off the holiday season here in the Abacos by bringing together family and friends from near and far. General holiday activities at the festival will include: early Christmas shopping in the Arts & Crafts Bazaar, a Food Court filled with Bahamian Dishes, performances from Choirs, Quartets, Soloists, Marching and Calypso Bands, a Junkanoo Parade, a Dog Show and other Festive Activities.



9th Onion Soup Variety Concert

Variety concert featuring the Exuma Police Youth Marching Band

Crpl. Perry Brice 242-524-2101

Exuma

13th Berry Islands’ Christmas Festival

A heritage based Christmas Festival, celebrating the Yuletide, featuring a Christmas tree


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lighting and visit by Santa; caroling, music and pantomime, liturgical dance expressions in concert; local cuisine reception; art & craft and a Junkanoo parade. Also a celebration of achievers within the community and a home coming for residents and visitors to the Berry Islands. The winners of the best Yard Decoration Competition will be announced.

13th Festival of Lights The brightest and most spectacular Christmas event is back! The 5th Annual Sir Durward Knowles Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade takes place on Saturday 13th December. Grandstand viewing available dockside at the Festival Pavilion, Prince George Dock.

Janet Johnson 242-427-3757 Ministry of Tourism 242-302-2000

Prince George Dock New Providence

16th Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Regatta Park. Christmas is a time for celebrating the birth of Jesus around the world. Exuma is no different. Natives as well as visitors gather in Regatta Park to sing carols and see performances by some of the local talents. The grand finale is when Regatta Park is transformed with thousands of Christmas lights.

Mrs. Felicia Saunders 242-336-2390.

Regatta Park George Town Exuma

25th Christmas Day Public Holiday Islands of the Bahamas

26th Boxing Day Public Holiday Islands of the Bahamas

26th Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade

The climax of the Bahamian Christmas is the Junkanoo



Parade. This parade is a tradition that has been passed down through generations for many years. Music is made from cowbells, goatskin drums and a number of other instruments, while the colorful costumes are designed from cardboard and crepe paper.

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TBA 4th Annual Christmas Junkanoo Competition

Sea Spray Resort & Marina brings Junkanoo to Abaco during the yuletide season, featuring a number of local groups who compete for top honor and bragging rights. Residents of Elbow Cay are joined by locals and visitors who travel from the mainland to enjoy the elaborate costumes, music and lively performances that are paraded during this night time event.

Sea Spray Resort & Marina (242) -366-0095 www.seasprayresort.com

Elbow Cay, Abaco

TBA Christmas Festival The community gets into the Christmas Spirit with caroling, skits and games. It is night of fun for the entire family, climaxing with a Junkanoo Rush-out and the appearance of Santa Claus.

Bimini Tourist Office 242-347-3529 www.bahamas.com/islands/bimini


TBA Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The Central Park in Colonel Hill Crooked Island is the backdrop for

this occasion, when the park is decorated in the Christmas colors,

and the residents of Crooked Island and Long Cay assemble in an

atmosphere of praise and celebration beginning the festive

season with the lighting of the

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