Grand Bahama Island hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year. Plan your vacation around some of the island’s well-known festivals and you’ll end up with a one-of-a kind Bahamian experience. From the biggest cultural events to the local festivities in neighboring towns, there’s always something happening on Grand Bahama Island!
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March 2016
This religious holiday marks the end of the Lenten season and is the first day of a long holiday weekend which includes the following Monday after Easter Sunday. On this holy day most Bahamians attend church services and serve fish as their main meal of the day.
Contact: tourism@bahamas.com
This event is part of the Pelican Point Homecoming Festival, held annually on Easter Monday. Come out and experience coconut in more ways than you can count!
Venue is the Festival Site in Pelican Point, East Grand Bahama Island.
Contact: Ms. Elaine Smith / (242) 350-8600 / esmith@bahamas.com
2nd Annual Bahamas Global Youth Conference hosted by Rev. Clinton Minnis.
For more information contact Pastor Eddie Victor (242) 350-8600, evictor@bahamas.com
April 2016
For more information on Coastal Awareness Month activities for the month of April.
Contact Andre Cartwright, ajcartwright@bahamas.com, (242) 350-8600
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Bahamas Social Media Summit 2016 has just been announced during a rotary tour by experienced speaker and seminar promoter Mitch Carson and David Mackey, creative director and president of Mackey Media Ltd. The event is scheduled to take place April 5th, 2016 at Grand Lucayan. Under the theme, ‘ Maximizing profits through Social Media,’ Bahamas Social Media Summit 2016 is a partnership between Mitch Carson and Mackey Media Ltd. The April 5th event is the first of four events planned for Grand Bahama Island during 2016.
The inaugural running of the Grand Bahama Half Marathon & Beach Beats 5K will feature two courses that are designed to be fast and flat. They follow Grand Bahama Island’s stunning oceanfront, while highlighting the most scenic landmarks along the way.
Visit www.grandbahamahalf.com for more information and to register.
Extreme Kayak Fishing "Battle in The Bahamas."is a two day game fishing tournament and ultimate battle for the $10,000.00 jackpot cash prize.
For mor information contact: Nuvolari Chootosingh, Ministry of Tourism's Sports Department (242) 350-8600, nchootosingh@bahamas.com or Richard Treco (954) 236-9292, rtreco@bahamas.com
Website: http://www.extremekayakfishingtournament.org/bahamas.html
The Ministry of Tourism in support of the West End Eco-fishing Camp Association and the Grand Bahama Sailing Club will host this recreational spring timr event. Attracting young sailors, many under 15 years old for a weekend of competetive sailing and lots od comradery for the entire family to enjoy.
Come out and join in the fun! Click here to view promotional flyer.
For more informaiton contact Elaine Smith, esmith@bahamas.com, (242) 350-8600.
Grand Bahama Island will jump start the festivities for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival with "The Grand Life" experience during a two-day celebration, inclusive of concerts, a midnight rush and beach party.
Contact: Immerse Bahamas / (242) 602-5555 or visit the website: www.bahamasjunkanoocarnival.com
Leadership conference focused on developing the skills of Executive and Directors in the boardroom, will take place at The Pelican Bay Hotel. Hosted by Larry and Pal Calbadon of Boardroom Performance Group.
http://boardroomperformancegroup.com
For more information contact Pastor Eddie Victor (242) 350-8600, evictor@bahamas.com
May 2016
This heritage festival pays homage to the birthplace of Grand Bahama Island's first black settlement, historic Ole Freetown. It will be held on the grounds of the Freetown preschool.
Contact: Ms. Elaine Smith / (242) 350-8600 / esmith@bahamas.com
This holiday marks the beginning of public witness of the Christian church and is the Monday after Whit Sunday, The Feast of Pentecost, which comes 50 days after Easter.
Contact: tourism@bahamas.com
2nd International Women's Conference. Hosted by Pastor Sheila Bowling at The Grand Lucayan Resort.
For more information contact Pastor Eddie Victor (242) 350-8600, evictor@bahamas.com
June 2016
Part fishing tournament, part cultural festival, this annual event offers good times for all! You can compete for the most snappers caught by weight, the largest snapper caught, fish scaling and best seasoned fish. There will also be delicious food and drink, fun and games for the whole family, as well as live entertainment. Venue is the West End Community Park in West Grand Bahama Island.
Contacts: Ms. Elaine Smith / (242) 350-8600 / esmith@bahamas.com
July 2016
At this festival, you can experience live Bahamian music, great local cuisine, authentically Bahamian Arts and crafts, Junkanoo and lots more!
It will be held each Thursday in July (7, 14, 21, 28) – 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Venue is Taino Beach in Lucaya.
For more information contact Sanique Culmer: sculmer@bahamas.com, or call (242) 350-8600
The People-to-People Tea Party is a signature activity hosted by The Ministry of Tourism's People-to-People department as a part od thier ambassador programme. The programme pairs Bahamian residents with visitors to share experiences and build relationships while enjoying native bush tea and other Bahamian delicacies.
For more information contact Martha Rolle at (242) 350-8600, martharolle@bahamas.com
The Bahamas celebrates 43 years as an independent nation. Events are planned throughout Grand Bahama Island in commemoration of this significant event in the life of our nation.
Contact: Ministry for Grand Bahama / (242) 352-8525
August 2016
High Rockʼs annual homecoming festival celebrates the bounties of the sea. You can enjoy live performances by local bands, a Junkanoo Rush-out, and the culinary delights including all the fish, conch and lobster you can eat!
Venue is the High Rock Primary School Grounds, located near the sea in East Grand Bahama Island.
Contact: Ms. Elaine Smith / esmith@bahamas.com / (242) 350-8600
An exhilarating street festival in West Grand Bahama (August 6, 13, 20). Junkanoo groups will be participating in competitions in the following categories: music, choreography, costumes. Attendees can enjoy the best of the west, with junkanoo rush outs and cultural expression for the entire family.
For more information contact Sanique Culmer (242) 350-8600, sculmer@bahamas.com
October 2016
This annual homecoming event began in 1972 and attracts both domestic and international visitors, who enthusiastically vie for the coveted and authentically Bahamian designed conch trophy, awarded to the best Conch Cracker in the country. The festival features lots of conch-themed dishes, other food and drinks, locally made souvenirs, as well as a full day of activities that both adults and children can participate in, competitions and exciting live entertainment.
Venue is McLean’s Town in East Grand Bahama Island.
Contact: Ms. Elaine Smith / (242) 350-8600 / esmith@bahamas.com
November 2016
Sports enthusiasts have been gathering at Taino Beach in Lucaya every year since 1986 for a grueling 0.5 mile (1k) swim, 20 mile (25k) bike ride and 3.5 mile (5k) run. Starting time for the Conchman on Saturday is 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon for the Iron Kids Race.
Contacts: Mr. Bert Bell, Bahamas Triathlon Association / (242) 727-5886 / info@conchman.com / www.conchman.com or Nuvolari Chootosingh, Ministry of Tourism / (242) 350-8600 / nchootosingh@bahamas.com
This event brings together Grand Bahama Island's food and beverage industry, offering an opportunity for businesses to network with their peers, industry buyers and suppliers. Also, culinary artists will showcase their services and products with live cooking/mixology demonstrations and sampling of food, beer, and wine. Venue is the Canal House at Pelican Bay Hotel in Lucaya.
Contact: Mr. Sean Johnson, Move Marketing / Move242@gmail.com / www.facebook.com/mom242
16 Islands, 16 Weddingd, 1 Priceless day!
For more information contact Rosalyn Pinder (242) 350-8600, rpinder@bahamas.com
This annual invitational basketball tournament features local and international teams in friendly competition. Games take place at the Jack Hayward High School Gymnasium in Freeport. High school teams from through out the United States and The Bahamas will participate.
For more information contact: Nuvolari Chootosingh (242) 350-8600, nchootosingh@bahamas.com
December 2016
This is the Rand Nature Centre's signature holiday festival, offering an evening of wine and arts, featuring local artists of various mediums, and a varied selection of locally available wines. All funds raised go to the Bahamas National Trust for further development of national parks in The Bahamas. Venue is the Rand Nature Centre in Freeport.
Contact: The Bahamas National Trust / (242) 352-5438
Let a Bahamian introduce you to The Bahamas! Participate in our People to People program, where you will meet warm and genial Bahamians. For more information contact the Ministry of Tourism's People to People Department at (242) 352-8044 or email dhuyler@bahamas.com.
Enjoy delicious fried fish, potato bread, conch salad and many more Bahamian dishes every Wednesday at Smith's Point. This event starts at 6:30 in the evening.
