Events Calendar

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Events

Calendar

JANUARY - DECEMBER 2023

JAN 18-23

Barbados Sailing Week

Each day of the Barbados Sailing Week promises a new experience. Enjoy great sailing and racing conditions at our unique island in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. This 10-day event includes dinghy class races, kiteboarding, wing foiling and remotecontrol boat events. Winning or losing, you’ll have a great time on or off the boat at Barbados Sailing Week.

JAN 28-29

Barbados Horticultural Society Flower & Garden Show

Join our Annual Flower and Garden Show at the BHS Headquarters, Balls Plantation, Christ Church. We have many exciting activities planned for you including plant competitions, plant sales and clinics to diagnose any issues that you may have, demonstrations, craft and jewellery, books, knick knacks, music and of course, our world famous teas!

EVENT CATEGORY KEY

500+ visitors

Genealogy Events

January 2023

JAN 28-29

Naniki Music Festival

“Let’s

meet up at the Naniki Music Festival

Two amazing shows, over two days at the enchanting Naniki –Suriname, St. Joseph, Barbados. Join us for an array of international acts and a potpourri of local acts!”

FEB 4 & 25

Genealogy Workshop

Barbadians and visitors alike who are interested in learning about genealogy will have the opportunity to do so at this immersive workshop.

FEB 12-19

FEBRUARY 2023

FEB 7-MAR 18

Barbados Polo Season

The Barbados Polo Season will feature 3 international teams and 9 matches at two prime locations; Holders Polo Field and Apes Hill.

FEB 13-18

FEB 12, 19 & 26

Barbados Horticultural Society Open Garden

Each year, with the kind permissions of the owners, the Barbados Horticultural Society organizes tours which allow members of the public to visit some of the best kept gardens in Barbados.

FEB 24-26

Agrofest

The Holetown Festival takes place in Holetown, Barbados, and celebrates the arrival of the first settlers in Holetown on February 17, 1627.

Holetown Festival Sun, Sea, Sand And Slams International Bridge Tournament

The week-long celebration occurs every year during mid-February and includes a number of activities which showcase the culture and traditions of Barbados. Events include folk singing and dancing, sports and games, street parades, markets, and food stalls that offer traditional Barbadian cuisine.

This annual Bridge Festival is a mix of friendly competition and keen rivalry that attracts players from all over the world, who come together to play bridge against the alluring backdrop of Barbados.

This is Barbados Agricultural Society’s annual Exhibition. Farmers, craft persons and processors of agricultural products are among the many exhibitors each year. Last year there were approximately 60,000 visitors over the three day show and over 250 exhibits running daily.

The National Agricultural Exhibition of Barbados promises to be one exciting weekend of fantastic products on sale and on display, keenly contested competitions between farmers, entertainment, demonstrations and so much more! With reduced prices and many exhibitions, you definitely do not want to miss Agrofest 2023!”

FEB

22

Loyal Visitors’ Reception

FEBRUARY 2023

FEB 25

St. Peter Community Tourism National Activity

An exquisite reception at the official residence of the Prime Minister honoring loyal visitors to Barbados. Experience the very best of what St. Peter has to offer.

FEB 25

Genealogy Workshop

Barbadians and visitors alike who are interested in learning about genealogy will have the opportunity to do so at this immersive workshop.

MAR 4

Sandy Lane Gold Cup

The Sandy Lane Gold Cup is one of the most prestigious events in the Eastern Caribbean horse racing calendar and, indeed, the biggest sporting events on the island.

Attracting visitors from all over the world, for many years both local and regional jockeys have competed here, including some top international jockeys and trainers, with thoroughbred horses from the UK and North Americasome owned by the world’s leading investors in thoroughbred racing - featured.

MAR 4

Genealogy Workshop

Barbadians and visitors alike who are interested in learning about genealogy will have the opportunity to do so at this immersive workshop.

MARCH 2023

MAR 12

Barbados Horticultural Society Open Garden

Each year, with the kind permissions of the owners, the Barbados Horticultural Society organizes tours which allow members of the public to visit some of the best kept gardens in Barbados.

MAR 15-19

Barbados Film Festival

An entire week of film and fun, including special events that highlight elements of each screening and incorporates a unique networking opportunity for filmmakers, industry professionals, funders and filmgoers.

MAR TBC

Barbados Orchid Society

83rd Anniversary Show

This year the Barbados Orchid Society celebrates its 83rd Anniversary. The group then called The Barbados Orchid Circle, formed in 1939, after realizing the popularity of their exhibits at the Barbados Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition and other flower exhibitions of the day. Still blossoming, the Society continues to stage biennial shows at various locations across the island, as well as exhibit at various overseas shows. In celebration of the 83rd Anniversary, the Barbados Orchid Society will showcase an 83rd Anniversary Orchid Show in March.

500+ visitors Genealogy Events BTMI

MARCH 2023

Barbados Surf Pro MAR 25 MAR 27-APR 2

St. Thomas Community Tourism National Activity

Experience the very best of what St. Thomas has to offer.

The World Surf League (WSL) qualifying world tour is a combination of events which takes place at various locations worldwide. Barbados is one of the designated stops on the circuit and comfortably holds its own as the host of one of the largest international surfing events in the Caribbean.

Previously, this event allowed local and foreign athletes to compete in a World Surf League 3000-point qualification series (QS3000) for the North American region but now, Barbados will host a QS5000.

APR 1-5

Vujaday Music Festival

Vujaday is a 5-day destination music festival that takes place in a variety of unique locations around the island of Barbados. Vujaday Music Festival invites you to explore lush landscapes, dance on flawless palm-covered beaches and soak in translucent azure waters under a golden island sun. Beyond a cultural exploration that will allow attendees to visit key regions of Barbados throughout their journey, the festival is curating a lineup focused on different styles of house and techno, featuring internationally renowned DJ’s and local favorites.

APR 15-16

Oistins Festival

The Oistins Festival is an annual event that takes place every Easter weekend in the scenic fishing village of Oistins Barbados in the parish of Christ Church, on the south coast of the island.

It is arguably the largest community festival in Barbados with activities for the entire family!

APR 1

Genealogy Workshop

Barbadians and visitors alike who are interested in learning about genealogy will have the opportunity to do so at this immersive workshop.

APRIL 2023

APR 5

Loyal Visitors’ Reception

An exquisite reception at the official residence of the Prime Minister honoring loyal visitors to Barbados.

APR 28-MAY 1

Barbados Reggae Festival

Showcasing live performances from the hottest names of reggae from the local, regional and international arena, this festival has made its way onto the calendar of many Caribbean and foreign reggae enthusiasts.

APR 25

Genealogy Market Place & Workshop

We are gearing up for another fun day of cultural activities at our Genealogy Marketplace.

Barbados was a major trans-shipment hub from the 17th and 18th centuries, and therefore millions around the world are said to be able to trace their roots to the island.

APR 29

St. Joseph Community Tourism National Activity

Experience the very best of what St. Joseph has to offer.

MAY 2023

MAY 1

MAY 6

MAY 21-28

Oistins Pun Fyah International Museum Week

Genealogy Workshop

Barbadians and visitors alike who are interested in learning about genealogy will have the opportunity to do so at this immersive workshop.

MAY 18

MAY 18-21

Barbados Celtic Festival

The Barbados Celtic Festival has enjoyed a great variety of performers from around the World taking part in many different events over a four-day period. This festival celebrates the relationship between Barbados and the Scottish and Irish cultures through a fusion of food and music. Key items include pipe band displays, folk music concerts, and Scottish and Irish dancing

Gospelfest

This is the Caribbean region’s premiere gospel music and arts festival, now in its twenty-seventh year.

Dedicated to Barbados, the Caribbean and the international community, the Barbados Gospelfest maintains a standard of excellence second to none, and has become a vital festival fixture for the region at large. Our commitment to people has guaranteed growth and longevity, and a new opportunity to touch lives each year.

MAY 27-28

Sol Rally Barbados King of the Hill rally show

Sol Rally Barbados 2023 will run from June 3-4, with The Rally Show and Flow King of the Hill the previous weekend (May 27-28).

The event has evolved from small beginnings as the International All-Stage Rally of 1990 into the Caribbean’s biggest annual motor sport International and a key National Event on the island’s sportstourism calendar.

A culturally immersive experience at Oistins. Food, music and entertainment!

The commemoration of International Museum Day through a series of cultural events and celebrations.

MAY 2023

MAY 27 MAY 26-29

Barbados Invitational Masters Football Classic

This Masters Football Classic Tournament will take place from 26th to 29th May, 2023. It is one of the biggest Masters football tournaments in the Caribbean and will again be played in Barbados. This event is sure to attract locals and visitors alike to come along and cheer on the teams battling it out in fierce competition.

St. John Community Tourism National Activity

Experience the very best of what St. John has to offer.

june 2023

JUN 3 JUN 6 JUN TBC

Genealogy Workshop Annual Genealogy Lecture

Barbadians and visitors alike who are interested in learning about genealogy will have the opportunity to do so at this immersive workshop.

JUN 3-4, 10-11

Discover your roots and learn more about genealogy.

SOL Rally Barbados

Sol Rally Barbados (Sol RB) is known as the most dynamic three days of rally driving in Barbados and attracts drivers from all over the world. They go head to head with the local talent in challenging public road and off-road courses.

The event has evolved from small beginnings as the International All-Stage Rally of 1990 into the Caribbean’s biggest annual motor sport International and a key National Event on the island’s sports-tourism calendar.

Sol Rally Barbados is a tarmac rally, with around 24 special stages run on the island’s intricate network of public roads, under road closure orders granted by the Ministry of Transport & Works; the previous Sunday’s Flow King of the Hill ‘shakedown’, run under a similar arrangement, features four timed runs on a roughly four-kilometre stage, the results of which are used to seed the running order for the main event.

CIBC FCIB Golf For the Cure Tournament

Golfers from several corporate entities along with bank officials and some members of the Barbados Golf Club will come together to play golf for the worthy cause.

JUN 24

St. George Community Tourism National Activity

Experience the very best of what St. George has to offer.

july 2023

JUL 1 - AUG 7

Crop Over Festival

This summer Barbados invites travelers to live like a local and experience the island’s lively Crop Over Festival, celebrating a 200 year-old tradition that honors the end of the sugar cane season.

The festival celebrates all that is Bajan with dusk till dawn parties, arts and crafts markets and a culinary-driven street fairs. Grand Kadooment Day celebrates the end of Crop Over, where Masquerade Bands make their way to Spring Garden highway with revelers dressed in sequin costumes decorated with colorful feathers, jewels and bright accents.

JUL 1

Barbadians and visitors alike who are interested in learning about genealogy will have the opportunity to do so at this immersive workshop.

JUL TBC

Divefest

Whether you can swim, float, dive, or prefer to soak up some sun on the beach, this festival has something for everyone!

Dive Fest Barbados 2020 will feature water awareness programs, scuba and freediving demonstrations and trials, beach clean ups, conservation tips, lionfish hunting AND tasting, as well as scuba dives all over the island - including the exhilarating east coast!

JUL 6-11

We are gearing up for another fun day of cultural activities at our Genealogy Marketplace.

july 2023

JUL 29 JUL TBC

St. Philip Community Tourism National Activity

Experience

Sir Garfield Sobers School

Cricket Tournament

Named after the Barbadian cricketer and National Hero Sir Garry Sobers, this annual tournament attracts school teams under nineteen years of age to compete with their local, regional and international counterparts. The tournament is based on 40-over matches.

Since the year 1986 the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Cricket Tournament has given school boys the rare opportunity of playing in an international tournament. To date this tournament has groomed the likes of retired West Indies captain, Brian Lara, Darren Ganga, Roland Holder, and several English and South African test match players.

Genealogy Workshop

Barbadians and visitors alike who are interested in learning about genealogy will have the opportunity to do so at this immersive workshop.

Crop Over Festival

Grand Kadooment

The festival celebrates all that is Bajan with dusk till dawn parties, arts and crafts markets and culinarydriven street fairs.

Grand Kadooment Day celebrates the end of Crop Over, where Masquerade Bands make their way to Spring Garden highway with revelers dressed in sequin costumes decorated with colorful feathers, jewels and bright accents; dancing behind music trucks and moving bars.

Barbados International Hockey Festival

The Barbados International Hockey Festival is the biggest annual field hockey event in which teams from Barbados and the Caribbean, the UK, Europe, South America and else where in the world compete.

Faith-Based Tour of Anglican Churches

Experience the rich heritage of Barbados on this Faithbased tour of Anglican Churches across the island.

august 2023

500+ visitors Genealogy Events BTMI

St. Andrew Community Tourism National Activity

Experience the very best of what St. Andrew has to offer.

Caribbean Motorsport Championship

This is a regional circuit racing event which draws competitors and spectators from the Caribbean inclduing Jamaica, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and of course Barbados to mention a few.

september 2023

SEP

2

Barbados Ninja Throwdown

Barbados Ninja Throwdown is a local sports entertainment competition that features some obstacles that are seen on the show, “American Ninja Warrior”, with a local twist to them. It encompasses individuals from different disciplines to complete the course in the fastest time possible.

SEP 2

Genealogy Workshop

Barbadians and visitors alike who are interested in learning about genealogy will have the opportunity to do so at this immersive workshop.

SEP 7-12

Genealogy Marketplace

We are gearing up for another fun day of cultural activities at our Genealogy Marketplace.

SEP 15

CommunityBased Tour

Explore and experience everything our communities have to offer on this immersive community-based tour.

SEP 16-18

Barbados Open Golf Championship

The ultimate golf experience scheduled to take place at the Barbados Golf Club

SEP 17-23

Restaurant Week

Experience an authentic taste of Barbados during Restaurant Week.

SEP 24-30

tourism week

An immersive week of activities in celebration of Tourism Week 2023.

SEP 30

St. James Community Tourism National Activity

Experience the very best of what St. James has to offer

SEP TBC

Rascals Barbados Beach Wrestling Open

Barbados’ top beach wrestling athletes will get a chance to face off against world class competitors, in the highly anticipated Barbados Beach Wrestling Open event on Brandons Beach.

september 2023

SEP TBC

CPL 20/20 Tournament

SEP TBC

C’BEAN EQUESTRIAN ASSOCATION REGIONAL SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION

Caribbean Premier League is a T20 cricket tournament - cricket mixed with a colourful carnival experience of the Caribbean.

The premier show jumping event hosted by the Caribbean Equestrian Association.

OCT 5-9

Barbados National Triathlon

We would like to invite Triathletes from all over the world to come to Barbados to participate in our 30th National Barbados Triathlon. Our triathlons are designed to cater to all levels.

They suit both the recreational to the more dedicated triathletes, individuals and teams, as well as newcomers and fun-sun seekers who want to have a great time in Barbados. We are proud to be hosts of triathlons for international, regional, and local triathletes. Make a holiday of it, check out the other activities on offer such as Swim Smooth Clinics group swims and rides and social events all available on race roster.

october 2023

OCT 12-15

Barbados Jazz Excursion and Golf Tournament

Jazz Sax-Man and Barbadian-born recording artist Elan Trotman hosts a weekend of concerts, island excursions and charity golf in October for the 7th Annual Barbados Jazz Excursion & Golf Tournament.

Bigger but simpler. That’s the mandate soul-jazz saxophonist Elan Trotman adopted for his flourishing music festival and benefit golf tournament in his native Barbados.

Festivalgoers that flock to the fourth annual Barbados Jazz Excursion this Columbus Day Weekend (October 12-15, 2023) will be treated to the biggest and best lineup of contemporary jazz and R&B artists yet assembled at the fest along with a simplified schedule that allows more time to discover the alluring tropical beauty of the Caribbean island.

OCT 7 OCT 12-17

Genealogy Workshop Barbados/Carolina Connection

Barbadians and visitors alike who are interested in learning about genealogy will have the opportunity to do so at this immersive workshop.

Explore and experience the rich history of Barbados and the Carolinas during the Barbados/Carolinas Connection

october 2023

OCT

19-22

Barbados Food and Rum Festival

Barbados is often referred to as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean.

The Barbados Food and Rum Festival has given birth to a series of events, or better yet – culinary and beverage experiences – designed to tantalize the taste buds, while offering a variety of other colourful and flavourful experiences to stimulate the other senses as well.

OCT 27

Faith-Based Tour of Methodist Churches

Experience the rich heritage of Barbados on this Faith-based tour of Methodist Churches across the island.

OCT 28 OCT TBC

OCT TBC

Christ Church

Community Tourism National Activity Fintech Islands

Experience the very best of what Christ Church has to offer.

The ultimate fintech islands experience - where networking and collaboration only scratch the surface of what you’ll experience at Fintech Islands. A oneof-a-kind experience designed to balance business with play, and leave you wishing you booked an extra day on the island.

Barbados ITF Cup

Barbados Cup is an annual tennis championship held in Barbados and is part of Caribbean Cup Tennis Series.

NOV 4

Genealogy Workshop

Barbadians and visitors alike who are interested in learning about genealogy will have the opportunity to do so at this immersive workshop.

NOV 25

Genealogy Workshop & Marketplace

We are gearing up for another fun day of cultural activities at our Genealogy Marketplace.

NOV TBC

NOV 17

Community-Based Tour

Explore and experience everything our communities have to offer on this immersive community-based tour.

NOV 30

Independence Day

Independence Day in Barbados is celebrated in November with a series of events and activities. On Independence Day itself, an impressive parade is held at the Garrison Savannah racecourse, which was the site of that first independence ceremony in 1966.

Mindful Living Barbados Wellness Festival

In Barbados, we understand that health and wellness is the key to living a long and joyful life. This year we would like to invite all people from around the world and in the local Caribbean countries to come and immerse themselves for 3 days in mindfulness, self-love and compassion in beautiful Barbados. The healing place.

NOVEMBER 2023

NOV TBC NOV 30

Mega Genealogy Marketplace

We are gearing up for another fun day of cultural activities at our Genealogy Marketplace.

Barbados was a major trans-shipment hub from the 17th and 18th centuries, and therefore millions around the world are said to be able to trace their roots to the island. We’re therefore actively developing the genealogy tourism niche and are excited about this upcoming day of activities. We hope to see you there.

A festive celebration within the rural community of St. Andrew.

NOV 30

St. Andrew Carnival Oistins Pun Fyah

A culturally immersive experience at Oistins. Food, music and entertainment!

DEC 9-10

Run Barbados Marathon Weekend

The choice of races around the world is endless but the Run Barbados event has distinguishing characteristics that can provide the experience of a lifetime. The friendly local culture, the sheer beauty of the island and the marathon course that is both scenic and historic. The start and finish of the “out and back” mostly flat route is at the picturesque & rustic East coast of Barbados. Runners will enjoy the cool ocean breezes and the natural beauty of the East coast. Combine these sights with the sounds of steel pan, the local “tuk bands” and the highly appreciative local spectators and you have yourself an unforgettable memory.

DEC 8, 15 & 22

Christmas Caravan

DECEMBER 2023

DEC TBC

The Barbados Police SERVICE Band Christmas Concert

An evening of wonderful music for the entire family from the world renowned Band of the Barbados Police Service.