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 2017
Golf tournament that attracts some 80 golfers from Nassau, Abaco and Florida For more information contact: Nuvolari Chootosingh, Ministry of Tourism's Sports Department (242) 350- 8600 nchootosingh@bahamas.com
Seminar that attracts Sporting Associations and Federations from G.B.I., Bimini and Abaco that highlights the impact of Sports Tourism to The Bahamas. Venue: Pelican Bay Hotel. For more information contact: Nuvolari Chootosingh, Ministry of Tourism's Sports Department (242) 350- 8600 nchootosingh@bahamas.com
Flag Football tournament that attracts visiting teams from Florida, Nassau, Abaco as well as local Grand Bahamian teams that compete over an entire weekend for football supremacy and bragging rights. Venue: GB Sports Complex. For more information contact: Nuvolari Chootosingh, Ministry of Tourism's Sports Department (242) 350- 8600 nchootosingh@bahamas.com
The Ministry of Tourism in partnership with Bishop Henry Fernandez Ministries will be hosting Faith Fest Conference on Grand Bahama Island. Visit www.henryfernandez.org for more information.
Dog Days Half Marathon is a long distance running event with over 400 runners taking to the streets of Grand beginning and ending at Bahamas Adventures. For more information contact: Nuvolari Chootosingh, Ministry of Tourism's Sports Department (242) 350- 8600 nchootosingh@bahamas.com
April 2017
For more information on Costal Awarenss Month Activities for the month of April, 2017, contact: Jeffrey Pinder (242)350-8646 or jpinder@bahamas.com
It is our mission at Extreme Kayak Fishing Inc. to connect and grow the community of offshore kayak fishing, while providing an organized, safe and fun tournament. Visit www.extremekayakfishingtournament.org/bahamas for more information. Click here to check out last year's awesome event!
Grand Bahama will jumpstart the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival festivities with “The Grand Life” experience during a two-day celebration on April 28 and 29., inclusive of live concerts, a midnight rush and beach party. Nassau will host the finale May 4th-6th. For more information contact: Immerse Bahamas (242) 602-5555
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 time event. Attracting young sailers, many under 15 for a weekend of competitive sailing and lots of comradre for the entre family to enjoy. For more information contact Elaine Smith: esmith@bahamas.com or 350-8600
May 2017
Airshow will feature vintage air-crafts performing amazing stunts off-shore at Taino Beach, spectators can expect an exciting and thrilling show. For more information contact: Nuvolari Chootosingh, Ministry of Tourism's Sports Departmet (242) 350-8600 nchootosingh@bahamas.com. Click here for a preview video!
June 2017
Cultural festival highlighting the heritage of Grand Bahama's first black settlement. For more information contact: Elaine Smith: esmith@bahamas.com / (242) 350-8600
The attempted Guinness Book of World Record in undersea weddings is scheduled to take place on Grand Bahama Island, one of 700 islands in The Bahamas. Organizers hope to break the Guinness Book of World Record for undersea weddings, which is currently set at 34, and achieve a record-breaking number of 100 persons, making it a historic fete for the Islands of The Bahamas. For more information contact: Rosalyn Pinder (242) 350-8600 www.indeeplovebahamas.com
Part fishing tournament, part cultural festival. Good times for everyone! (West End) For more information contact: Elaine Smith: esmith@bahamas.com or (242) 350-8600
July 2017
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. For more information contact: Sanique Culmer: sculmer@bahamas.com (242) 350-8600
August 2017
Annual swim race and beach party to raise funds for BASRA. Featuring DJ music, and food and drinks on sale. For more information contact: Justin Snisky, Bahamas Air & Sea Rescue Association: jsnisky@yahoo.com
September 2017
In an effort to resolve the issue of Marine Debris, the Ocean Conservancy initiated the International Coastal Cleanup. The cleanup event, which focuses on collecting data on trash collected, to find the source of marine debris. This event takes place every year, the 3rd Saturday in September. For more information contact Andre Cartwright at (242) 350-8600 or ajcartwright@bahamas.com
October 2017
Racers from ALL over the World are coming to compete in the West End International Boat Races! Hydroplanes, Jersey Skiffs, and Power Boats will be hurtling up to 170 MPH speeds. For more information contact: Nuvolari Chootosingh, Ministry of Tourism's Sports Department (242) 350- 8600 nchootosingh@bahamas.com
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. For more information contact: Elaine Smith: esmith@bahamas.com or (242) 350-8600
For more information contact: Elaine Smith: esmith@bahamas.com or (242) 350-8600
November 2017
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. http://conchmantriathlon.com/
This annual invitational basketball tournament features local and international teams in friendly competition. High school teams from throughout the United States and The Bahamas will participate.
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.
