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.
2023 A year of Festival and Events
This year will be an exciting one throughout the entire Bahamas. You are invited to join us as we celebrate The Bahamas’ 50th Independence, complete with an entire year of events, cultural activities, concerts, live shows, the Grand Bahama Food Festival, the 40th anniversary of the one-and-only Smith’s Point Fish Fry, and the pulsating rythms of Junkanoo.
Please see below the events that are currently scheduled. Check back often for updates. For any inquiry, please email us:[email protected]
This parade allows school children to get involved in the National Festival of The Bahamas. Schools across the island of Grand Bahama will parade through the streets of downtown Freeport, with preschool, primary, all-age, junior and secondary divisions competing for the top honors. Come and experience our culture and music while partaking in delicious native food and drinks, which will be on sale.
Tickets are available at the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture Office, C. A. Smith Building $10 per person
Feb 9-14 Friday - Wednesday
LOVE AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE
Stay tuned for 2024 details
Portobello's Oceanside Restaurant at Lighthouse Pointe, Grand Lucayan presents 4 full days of fine dining for lovers, beginning with; Pre-Valentines Dinner, February 10th & 11th, then Sunday Brunch Buffet and closing out with Valentines Night Dinner, February 14th.
Dinner is served from 6pm to 10pm and Sunday brunch is served 12pm to 4pm.
You can get your tickets from 9am to 5pm at the Lighthouse Pointe lobby at Grand Lucayan.
CALL 242-373-1333 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Feb 24-6 Saturday - Saturday
SPRING BREAK 2024
SPRING BREAK 2023 - February 24-April 6, 2024
Spend your Spring Break on Grand Bahama Island and take advantage of all this "Grand" destination has to offer.
Pelican Point’s Homecoming Festival is held annually on Easter Monday on Grand Bahama Island. Thanks to the Independence Celebration Committee, The Ministry for Grand Bahama, and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the festival returned last year.
The quaint settlement of Pelican Point welcomed everyone back to the community for the Coconut Festival after a two-year absence.
Festival Organizers are encouraging Visitors and Locals to come out and experience coconut in more ways than you can count! Additionally, there will be performances by various Bahamian Bands and Musicians. The day will end with a junkanoo rush-out.
Visitors can look forward to joining in on the fun of 'Plaiting of the Coconut Pole,' numerous coconut fun and games, including the coconut barking contest!
The art of the coconut will be displayed in items including but not limited to coconut jimmy, coconut tart, jams and preserves, and the Bahamian specialty, Gully Wash! Bahamian arts and crafts and coconut jewelry will also be available.
August 2024
Aug 3-17 Saturday - Saturday
Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Fest 2024!
The Grand Bahama Restaurant Fest is back!
This year, the Grand Bahama Island Promotion Board will once again bring a bit of flavor and culinary flair to diners during the 3rd Annual Grand Bahama Restaurant Fest, which will take place from August 3-17, 2024.
The 2024 theme is Sustainable Fishing and Farm/Sea to Table Cuisine. Restaurants around the island are once again invited to offer unique and creative prix fixe menus for one set price inclusive of...
Appetizer
Main Course
Dessert
Grand Bahama has always been known for its delicious meals and we want to make sure you know where to find each one. Please stay tuned for the new list of participating restaurants.
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) 350-8600 or email [email protected].
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.
TONY MACARONI CONCH EXPERIENCE – BONFIRE ON THE BEACH
JOIN TONY MACARONI ON HIS DECK AT TAINO BEACH, GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC, DANCING EATING, AND DRINKING. A CASUAL EVENING EXPERIENCE!
EVERY TUESDAY 6PM - UNTIL
FLYING FISH GASTRO BAR CASUAL SUNDAYS
It’s Sunday! That means music on the dock! Reserve your spot now. 242-801-5052
Oct 31-27 Thursday - Thursday
Karaoke Night
Nov 27 Sunday
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE GRAND LUCAYAN
SUNDAYS 12PM - 4PM
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