Grand Bahama
Island
Calendar of Events
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Ongoing Events | GBI Tourism News
JANUARY
1 - New Year's Day
APRIL 02ND - Good Friday
APRIL 05TH - Easter Monday
MAY 24TH - Whit Monday
JUNE 4TH - Labour Day
JULY 10- Independence Day
AUGUST 2ND - Emancipation Day
OCTOBER 12TH - Discovery Day
DECEMBER 25TH - Christmas Day
DECEMBER 26TH - Boxing Day (celebrated on the
27th)
Plaiting the Maypole at McLean's Town Conch Cracking Contest Photo by
Lionel Smith, Photo on Wheels
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A spectacular parade of music, dance and costume. Starts 5:00 p.m. at
the International Bazaar
Jan.
NATIVE CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native
crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000 (formerly Churchill Pub). This
event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday For
further information contact: 242-351-2692.
Jan. NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious Fish Fry, Potatoe bread, conch salad and many more every Wednesday at Smith’s Point. This event starts at 6:30 p.m.
Jan 1 NEW YEARS DAY . A public Holiday
Jan. 11-13 VIP INVITATIONAL SLOTS/POKER TOURNAMENT
For reservations contact Royal Oasis Resort & Casino
242-352-6721
Jan. 12 BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held at Sunrise Medical Center every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For further information contact Dede Goldman at 373-9338.
Jan.17- Feb. 3 THE CARNIVAL COMES TO TOWN
The Carnival brings family fun and excitement; games galore and rides for all levels of courage. 3:00 p.m. - midnight daily; Saturdays, noon to midnight. Goombay Park. $2 adults $1 children (under age 12).
Jan. 18-20
VIP CRAPS MARK WOODS GOLF TOURNAMENT
For reservations contact Royal Oasis Resort & Casino
242-352-6721
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Feb. 5 - 9 ANNUAL BAHAMAS WAHOO CHAMPIONSHIP #2
The 2nd of a 4 leg series Anglers take up the tough challenge to bait one of the fastest fish in the ocean, reaching speeds up to
70 m.p.h. Location: Port Lucaya. For information call 242-373-9090.
Feb. 9th BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held at Sunrise Medical Center every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For further information contact Dede Goldman at 242-373-9338.
Feb. NATIVE CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000 (formerly Churchill Pub). This event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday. For further information contact:242-351-2692.
Feb. NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious fry fish, potatoe bread, conch salad and many more at Smith’s Point every Wednesday. This event starts at 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 10-16 SHORELINE’S "ART AT HOME’ WEEKEND EVENT
The Grand Bahama Artists’ Association will have new artwork available for viewing and on sale. Place: Shoreline, on Doubloon Road, Fortune Bay Subdivision. For further information Telephone:242-351-5310
Feb. 28 SPRING BREAK SEASON (Feb. 28 - March. )
Various participatory activities ( jump n’ dance, people to people ring play, etc). For Further information contact. 242-352-8044.
Feb. GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND TOURISM SYMPOSIUM
Industry Partners will be updated on the local product and the customer’s comments. For further information contact: 242-352-8044.
Feb. 16th ROTARY BALL
This event is schedule to be held at the Resort At
Bahamia. For further information contact Sonny Waugh at Telephone: 352-9378 or Fax: 352-2902
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March 2 GRAND BAHAMA HUMANE SOCIETY PET SHOW
Cats, dogs and other exotic pets strut their stuff. (242) 373-3600.
March 9th BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held at Sunrise Medical Center every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For further information contact Dede Goldman at 242-373-9338.
March NATIVE CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000 (formerly Churchill Pub). This event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday.
For further information contact: 242-351-2692.
March NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious fry fish, potato bread, conch salad and many more at Smith’s Point every Wednesday. This event starts at 6:30 p.m.
March 15 -24 18th ANNUAL MINI CRICKET FESTIVAL
A tough series of matches pitting local and international teams 11:00 a.m. Lucayan Cricket Club. For Further information contact Lester or Crystal at 242-373-1460
March 29 - April 1 COCONUT FESTIVAL
A Cultural Event in Pelican Point, East Grand Bahama. A time to sample pastries and food with coconut ingredient coupled with participative activities (climbing the coconut tree contest and water volleyball contest, etc.) For further information, please contact 353-5313
March 30th
PARROT JUNGLE GARDEN OFTHE GROVES EASTER IN THE GARDENS
An extravaganza set in a picturesque Parrot Jungle’s Garden of the Groves. Music, food pony rides round off a full day of family fun. Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. For further information telephone:
242-373-5668
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April 6 GRAND BAHAMA RED CROSS BALL
Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. dinner at 8:00 p.m. Contact: Dede Goldman at 373-9338.
April 6
NATIVE CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native
crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000 (formerly Churchill Pub). This
event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday For
further information contact: 242-351-2692.
April
NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious fry fish, potato bread, conch salad and many more at Smith’s Point every Wednesday. This event starts at 6:30 p.m.
April SUN SENTINEL/LONDON BONE FISHING CONTEST
Bonefish experts fish o beautiful flats and compete with each other. For further information, contact: 242-352-8044.
April 13th
BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held
at Sunrise Medical Center every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For Further information contact Dede Goldman at 373-9338.
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May 20th
WHIT MONDAY - A public Holiday
May 11th BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held at Sunrise Medical Center every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For Further information contact Dede Goldman at 373-9338.
May
NATIVE CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native
crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000 (formerly Churchill Pub). This event
starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday For further
information contact: 242-351-2692.
May NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious fry fish, potato bread, conch salad and many more at Smith’s Point every Wednesday. This event starts at 6:30 p.m.
May 20th FREETOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL FAIR
This annual school fair is held at the school grounds in Freetown school with activities and lots of native foods. Telephone: 353-5338
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June 1 ANNUAL SCHOOL’S OUT HORSE SHOW. A show stopping display of equestrian skills by students of Pine Tree Stables. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (242) 373-3600. www.bahamas.vg.com Email: pinetree@batelnet.bs
June 1 ETTA AWARDS - GRAND BAHAMA PLAYERS
The Education Through the Arts will hold it annual awards at 8:00 p.m. Venue to be announced.
June 1
ANNUAL BASRA UNDER THE SEA BANQUET
An evening to enjoy. This event will be held at Our Lucaya Resort.
For further information contact Jamie at 242-352-9246 or email
jamie@freeportskiff.com
June 8 BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held at Sunrise Medical Centre every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
June
NATIVE CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native
crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000 (formerly Churchill Pub). This
event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday For
further information contact: 242-351-2692.
June NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious fry fish, potato bread, conch salad and many more at Smith’s Point every Wednesday. This event starts at 6:30
p.m.
June 7 LABOUR DAY A public holiday.
June 7 SOUTHFEST FESTIVAL - HUNTERS GRAND BAHAMA
This community event brings settlements of Hunters, Pinders Point, Mack Town and Lewis Yard together for a social and festive setting every year. 12:00 noon - until. Contact: Frazette Gibson 242-351-3998.
June 7 HIGH ROCK SCHOOL FAIR
This annual school fair is held at the school grounds in high rock with activities and native foods. Contact: 353-4820.
June 21 - 23 9TH ANNUAL GRAND BAHAMA SAILING REGATTA.
Native sailing sloops (17' - 28') converge off Grand Bahama Island in a show down for championship of the seas. On shore festivities at Taino Beach include music, dancing, food stalls and a Junkanoo rushout. (242) 352-8525 Lady Wallace Whitfield or 352-8044.
June SIXTH ANNUAL GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND BONEFISHING FISH-OFF
Grand Bahama Island Bonefish Guides competition. Winner will represent Grand Bahama Island in the National Bone Fishing Championship. For further information contact: 352-8044.
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July 6 PARROT JUNGLE GARDEN OF THE GROVES INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION.
A cultural extravaganza complete with fire works, dance performance, food and music in celebration of the Bahamian and American Independence. Location: Parrot Jungle Garden of the Groves. Time: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For further information contact: 242-373-5668.
July 13 BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held at Sunrise Medical Center every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For further information contact Dede Goldman at 242-373-9338.
July
NATIVE CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native
crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000 (formerly Churchill Pub). This
event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday For
further information contact: 242-351-2692.
NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious fry fish, potato bread, conch salad and many more at Smith’s Point every Wednesday. This event starts at 6:30 p.m.
July 10 INDEPENDENCE DAY - A public Holiday.
The Bahamas commemorates its 28th year of independence from Great Britain, with services and festivities throughout communities in Grand
Bahama.
July 11 - Aug. 15 GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND SUMMER JUNKANOO FESTIVAL
A street festival with Junkanoo Rush Out, Live Bahamian Bands, visitors part take in People to People ring play, Jump N’ Dance, etc.
For further information, please contact 242-352-8044
July 13 SWEETING ‘S CAY HOME COMING
A back to the island Experience. Many participative cultural activities. For further information please contact. Local Government at 242-353-2490.
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August 5 EMANCIPATION DAY - A public Holiday
The first Monday in August commemorates the emancipation of slavery in 1834.
August 10 BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held at Sunrise Medical Center every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For further information contact Dede Goldman at 242-373-9338.
August NATIVE
CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native
crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000 (formerly Churchill Pub). This
event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday For
further information contact: 242-351-2692.
August NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious fry fish, potato bread, conch salad and many more at Smith’s Point every Wednesday. The event starts at 6:30 p.m.
August 2- 5 WESTEND POWERBOAT RACE
An exciting weekend of fun with float boat parades , water boat parade and short races leading up to the main race on August 5
For further information contact: Artis Neely 242-346-6495.
August 17 ANNUAL BERNIE BUTLER BASRA SWIM RACE
Health enthusiasts of all ages compete in the annual two mile swim race at Lucayan Beach (242) 352-9246 Email:
jamie@freeportskiff.com
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September 14 BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held at Sunrise Medical Ceter every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For further information contact Dede Goldman at 242-373-9338.
Sept. 26-28 MEDICAL AND DENTAL CONFERENCE
Venue TBA : For further information contact the Rand Memorial Hospital at 242-352-6735.
Sept. NATIVE CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000
(formerly Churchill Pub). This event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday. For further information contact 242-351-2692.
Sept. NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious fry fish, potato bread, conch salad and many more at Smith’s Point every Wednesday. This event starts at 6:30 p.m.
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October 5 ANNUAL KALIK JUNKANOO RUST-OUT
A colorful Junkanoo "Rush-Out" and parade in which the major Junkanoo groups on Grand Bahama island compete for bragging rights to the Best music title. An excellent preview of the island’s spectacular Junkanoo Festival held on New year’s Day (Jan. 1) 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Taino Beach. (242) 352-8044/5 or (242) 352-7401
October NATIVE CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000 (formerly Churchill Pub). This event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday
For further information contact: 242-351-2692.
October NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious fry fish, potato bread, conch salad and many more at Smith’s Point every Wednesday. This event starts at 6:30 p.m.
October 12 BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held at Sunrise Medical Center every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For further information contact: Dede Goldman at 242-373-9338.
October 12 NATIONAL HEROES’ DAY - A public Holiday.
Also known as Columbus Day, commemorating Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the New World
Note: The Bahamian island of San Salvador is historically believed to be the site of Columbus’ landfall in the New World on Oct. 12, 1492.
October 12 30th ANNUAL MCCLEANS TOWN CONCH CRACKING CONTEST (Grand Bahama Island) The highlight of all day festivities in the fishing village of McCleans’ Town is a Conch Cracking Contest, an exhilarating count down to see which contestant extracts the highest number of conchs (mollusks) in record time.
October 27 ANNUAL RED ROSE BALL
A major fund-raising event of the Grand Bahama AIDS Awareness Committee to underwrite its public awareness programme and to assist those with HIV/AIDS, 7:30 PM AT Our Lucaya. Contact Sandra Mortimer at the Rand memorial Hospital at (242) 352-6735.
October - Nov. DISCOVERY FESTIVAL
See Primary school students showcased their cultural talents.
For further information contact: 352-8044.
October NATIONAL ECO-TOURISM MONTH
To heighten the awareness of the Grand Bahama populace of the importance of a clean and green destination. For further information contact: 352-8044.
October 31 PORT LUCAYA MARKETPLACE HALLOWEEN PARTY
Annual Halloween party in the Count Basis Square for the kids ages 12 and under. Lots of tricks and treats for the kids along with games, music and a Haunted House to explore. Halloween Costume Competition. Time 7:00 p.m.
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November ONE BAHAMAS CELEBRATION
All residents gathered and celebrate oneness. For further information, contact 352-8525.
November NATIVE
CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native
crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000 (formerly Churchill Pub). This
event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday For
further information contact: 242-351-2692.
November NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious fry fish, potato bread, conch salad and many more at Smith’s Point every Wednesday. This event starts at 6:30 p.m.
November 2 16th ANNUAL GRAND BAHAMA CONCHMAN TRIATHLON,
Some 200 plus sports enthusiasts gather in Freeport/Lucaya for a grueling 0.5 mile (1k) swim - 20 mile (25 k) bike ride 3.5 mile (5 k) run. 8:00 a.m. Taino Beach. Host Hotel Our Lucaya Resort. For amateurs only. Email:
bertbell@coralwave.com or visit website www.conchman.com
November 9 BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held at Sunrise Medical Center every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For further information contact: Dede Goldman at 242-373-9338.
November 22 - 26 18th ANNUAL MINI CRICKET FESTIVAL.
A tough series of matches pitting local and international teams, 11:00 a.m. Lucayan Cricket Club. (242) 373-1460.
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December PORT LUCAYA MARKETPLACE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony and concert at Count Basie Square.
December NATIVE
CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native
crabs at the Churchill Garden at Club 2000 (formerly Churchill Pub). This
event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Friday For
further information contact: 242-351-2692.
December NATIVE FISH FRY
Enjoy delicious fry fish, potato bread, conch salad and many more at Smith’s Point every Wednesday. This event starts at 6:30 p.m.
December ANNUAL PINETREE STABLES CHRISTMAS HORSE SHOW
Students at Grand Bahama’s only stable compete in a fine display of equestrian skills, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Pine Tree Stables. (242) 373-3600.
www.bahamas.vg.com Email: pinetree@batelnet.bs
December 6 - 7 FESTIVALE NOELLE
This popular annual event at one of the island’s premier nature retreats includes wine tasting, arts & crafts, live music & much more. Location: Rand Nature
Centre. For details, call the Rand at (242) 352-5438.
December 14 BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Red Cross and will be held at Sunrise medical Center every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For further information contact: Dede Goldman at 242-373-9338.
December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY - A public Holiday, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
December 26 BOXING DAY - A public Holiday.
The day is a traditional English holiday started centuries ago when nobility & landlords boxed leftover Christmas goodies & gave them to servants and tenants.
December 31 PORT LUCAYA NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
New Years Eve Part with non-stop dancing and excitement under the theme "LIVE, LOVE AND DANCE. Party starts 7pm ending with a fantastic Fireworks display at the Count Basie Square.
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