Grand Bahama Vacations

Grand Bahama Island Festivals & Events

Every day is a holiday on Grand Bahama Island

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.

Junkanoo!

Junkanoo is an important Bahamian cultural event that recognizes a special time in the history of The Islands of The Bahamas. During the pre-Emancipation era, slaves created Junkanoo to celebrate their three (3) days off each year - December 25th and 26th and January 1st. Our annual Junkanoo parades feature a vibrant display of flamboyant handmade costumes, indigenous music and special themes. The Boxing Day and New Year’s parades are held at the International Bazaar on December 26th and January 1st; and, The Junkanoo Summer Festival is held at Taino Beach from mid-July to mid-August.
 

On-going Events

PEOPLE –TO- PEOPLE
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 tkemp@bahamas.com or vrussell@bahamas.com

NATIVE FISH FRY
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.

NATIVE CRAB FEST
Enjoy delicious native crab, the popular Bahamian drink gully wash, at the Garden Café (formally the Churchill Pub). This is held every Friday beginning at 5:00, for further information contact (242) 351-2696

GRAND BAHAMA REGATTA
Amateur captains from all over the world take on nature and each other in an exciting sailing competition. Whether you are a spectator or participant, our annual regatta has something for everyone - great Bahamian food, sweet island music and an spectacular show. Held June 19th-21st, for more information contact rpinder@bahamas.com
 

PORT LUCAYA MARKETPLACE - Weekly Entertainment

Evening:

Monday: Karaoke and DJ Music  8:00 p.m. – Midnight

Tuesday: Disco Night 8:00 p.m. – Midnight

Wednesday: Pre-recorded Bahamian Music Until Midnight

Thursday: Latin Night 9:00 p.m. – Midnight

Friday: Live Bahamian Band 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Native Show 9:30 p.m. featuring ‘Emperor Duke’ Limbo and ‘Desire’ Queen of Fire Show

Saturday: Live Bahamian Band 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
DJ music until Midnight

Sunday: Live Bahamian Band 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
DJ music until Midnight

Schedule of Events