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january JAN 4, 10, 11, 18, 25

JAN 15-22

JAN 24-25

Barbados Trailway Hikes

Barbados Sailing Week

Barbados Horticultural Society Flower & Garden Show

4th January: Cove Bay, St. Lucy | 6 am & 3:30 pm 10th January: Verdun House, St. John | 6am 11th January: Drax Hall Plantation, St. George 6 am & 3:30 pm 18th January: Haggatts, St. Andrew | 6 am & 3:30 pm 25th January: Three Houses Park, St. Philip 6 am & 3:30 pm

JAN 10, 17, 28

Barbados National Trust – Open Houses, Gardens & Experiences 10th January: Bentham Gardens, St Lucy 17th January: Gibbons House, Christ Church 28th January: Hopefield Manor, Christ Church

"The Caribbean race season’s opening regatta is now to be known as Round Barbados Sailing Week, which replaces its former title, the Mount Gay Round Barbados Series. Organised by Barbados Cruising Club in association with Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., and Mount Gay, Round Barbados Sailing Week 2024 on January 13-24 is expected to once again attract top class competition. The headlining 60nm Mount Gay Round Barbados Race gives crews a chance to win their skipper’s weight in rum if any of the 20 records are broken. For skippers this race is a dream come true with its golden opportunity and excuse to indulge during the forthcoming festive season for some serious fattening up!This all-comers sprint around the island of Barbados traditionally takes place on Errol Barrow Day – a public holiday to celebrate the birthday of the first Prime Minister of Barbados and ‘Father of independence’. Given the day’s significant status, the party vibe throughout the island is legendary with crowds of locals and visitors annually flocking to the best vantage points to watch the race as it unfolds down the rugged.

JAN

Horse Racing

Join our Annual Flower and Garden Showat 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!

JAN 31

Barbados International Polo Season BPC Rest Of The World VS Barbados

february FEB 7, 11, 14, 21, 28

FEB 15-22

FEB

Barbados National Trust – Open Houses, Gardens & Experiences

Holetown Festival

Barbados Turf Club

7th February: Foursquare Rum Distillery, St Philip 11th February: Kingston Quarry, St Philip 14th February: Ilaro Court, St Michael 21st February: Harry Bayley Observatory, St Michael 28th February: The Whispers, St Joseph

FEB 7, 14, 21, 28

Barbados International Polo Season 7th February: Mervin & Bobby Barnes Trophy AHPC Arentfox Schiff VS Barbados AHPC Arentfox Schiff VS Barbados FINAL 14th February: Heart & Stroke Charity Match 21st February: Andy Dowding Trophy 28th February: AHPC Canada VS Barbados

FEB 9-15

Sun, Sea and Slam Bridge Tournament Hosted by the Barbados Bridge League, the 29th Sun, Sea and Slams Bridge Tournament takes place at the Barbados Beach Club . This annual Bridge Festival is a mix of friendly competition and keen rivalry that attracting players from all over the world, who come together to play bridge against the alluring backdrop of Barbados.

FEB

USA Tour Polo

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

FEB 27-28

UWI Relay Fest FEB 27-MAR 1

Agrofest 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 2026!

FEB

England Tour Polo FEB

Barbados National Trust FEB 23-MAR 1

Barbados Surf Pro The World Surf Leage (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. The Barbados Surf Pro is open to some of the world's best male and female competitiors, all vying for a spot on the World Championship Tour.

MARCH MAR 5, 8, 21, 26, 28

MAR 14, 25, 28

Barbados International Polo Season

Barbados National Trust – Open Houses, Gardens & Experiences

5th March: AHPC Canada VS Barbados 8th March: Tony Archer Trophy AHPC Canada VS Barbados FINAL

14th March: Byde Mill, St George 25th March: Clifton Hall, St John

21st March: Andrew Philips Trophy BPC Argentina VS Barbados

28th March: Landis Garden, St Philip

26th March: BPC Argentina VS Barbados

MAR 12-28

28th March: Mickey Hutchinson Trophy BPC Argentina VS Barbados FINAL

All Stars Festival

MAR 7

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 the UK and North America - some owned by the world’s leading investors in thoroughbred racing - featured. The big race is run over a turf course at 1,800 metres (8.95 furlongs) and is open to horses aged three and over. Garrison Savannah is a fitting setting for such as event, having been the home of horse racing in Barbados since 1845, and is conveniently located close to the island's capital, Bridgetown.

Opera, Comedy, Music and Dining Visit, www.allstarsfestival.org for event schedules and tickets.

MAR

Barbados National Trust MAR

Barbados Turf Club

APRIL APR 2-7

APR

CARIFTA Chess Championship

Barbados Tennis Association International Invitational

Barbados International Polo Season

The Sir Garry Sobers Golf Championship continues to be a premier golfing event in the Caribbean, attracting amateur and professional golf players from all over the world. Spanning over four days, the tournament is played over four world-class golf courses in Barbados Sandy Lane, Royal Westmoreland, Apes Hill and the Barbados Golf Club.

APR

APR 4, 9, 11, 18, 25

Barbados International Polo Season 4th April: AHPC Kings Lane VS Barbados 9th April: AHPC Kings Lane VS Barbados 11th April: Rotary Club Charity Match AHPC Kings Lane VS Barbados 18th April: AHPC Scotland VS Barbados 25th April: Trevor Davis Memorial Cup Roger Gooding Memorial Trophy

APR 3-6

Oistins Fish 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

International Game Fishing Tournament APR

Barbados Guineas Horse Racing

APR

Barbados Junior International Tennis Tournament APR 24-26

Barbados Reggae Weekend The annual Barbados Reggae Festival features top quality local, regional and international Reggae acts. The unique venues in which they perform and the attractiveness of Barbados all contribute to the Festival’s ever-increasing popularity with Barbadians as reggae lovers from the region, North and Latin America, Britain and Europe, Africa, Australia and the Middle and Far East.

European Legends Tour

may MAY 2, 9

MAY

MAY 31

Barbados International Polo Season

Barbados Turf Club

Gospelfest

2nd May: Sir Charles Memorial Challenge Trophy Kent Cole Challenge Trophy

MAY 18

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

9th May: Kearns Trophy Final Match Of Season - President’s Trophy

International Museum Day MAY

MAY 15

Barbados Celtic Festival MAY 14-18

Roger Boyce Classic The Roger Boyce Classic – IFBB World Cup is an international bodybuilding championship showcasing top athletes in a premier, multi-day fitness competition. Contact and Registrationrogerboyceclassicbb@gmail.com erinpromotions@gmail.com/ 246-850-8418 IG @rogerboyce_barbados_worldcup

Squash - Open Masters

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 24

First Citizens King of The Hill MAY 24–31

Gospel Fest MAY 29–31

BCIC Rally Barbados King of the Hill; Rally Show Rally Barbados is the island’s premier annual motorsport event, delivering high-speed action across multiple stages for local and international rally teams. For more information: Email: rbrallyoffice@gmail.com, IG @rallybarbados FB: Rally Barbados Website: https://rallybarbados.net/ This event is currently closed to any additional drivers as it has an oversubscribed reserve list

MAY

Barbados Auto Racing League

june JUN

JUN 22-26

The Midsummer Creole Classic

Connect Barbados 2026

JUN

JUN 28

Barbados Invitational Masters Classic

Modern Day Griots: Voices of Today

JUNE 15-17, 19, 22, 24

Tour Guide Training Location: Hodgson Hall (all other dates) St. Ann's Fort, The Garrison, St. Michael June 15 Location: Clock Tower, The Garrison, St. Michael June 15, 16, 17, 19, 22 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm June 24 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

JUN 20

Dinner with Florence Daysh Location: Golden Grove Plantation Time: 6pm-8pm

Location: Queens Park Theatre Time: 6pm-8pm

juLY JUL 11- 25

JUL 3 - AUG 4

Sir Garfield Sobers International U-19 Cricket Tournament

Crop Over Festival

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 that has groomed the likes of retired West Indies captain, Brian Lara, Darren Ganga, Roland Holder, and several English and South African test match players.

JUL

Visit Barbados Derby JUL

Barbados Turf Club Race Season Two Barbados Turf Club Race Season Two

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 fares. 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. The finale of Crop Over's events makes this the island's most exciting day of the year. As you will hear Bajans say: "Crop Over it sweet fuh days!"

august AUG 3

AUG

AUG 16–22

Grand Kadooment

One Movement Invitational Skateboarding Contest

Barbados Dive Fest

The OMISC is a three-day festival which includes daily free skateboard clinics for children. It features professional skateboarders, the best skateboard contest in the region along with entertainment by local musicians and artists.

AUG 23–29 AUG

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.

AUG 8

Genealogy Marketplace AUG

BTBA Sprint

The Barbados Dive Festival is a collection of weeklong activities, centred around various levels of diving within the marine environment. Activities range from snorkelling, scuba diving, deep sea diving, conservation activities, and much more.

AUG 15 & 16

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.

Barbados Field Hockey Festival The Field Hockey Festival is open to all international and regional hockey teams for their participation. The festival invokes both a friendly and competitive atmosphere with a rich touch of Barbadian culture it is played on both grass and astroturf.

SEPTEMBER SEP 5-6, 10, 12, 13 & 16 QUALIFIERS & PLAYOFFS SEP 18TH FINALS SEP 20TH

Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Caribbean Premier League is a T20 cricket tournament – cricket with some of the world's leading T20 cricketers mixed with a colourful carnival experience of the Caribbean... it’s the biggest party in sport!

SEP 24-27

Tour De Bim This is a cycling event which takes riders across Barbados via 3 circuits during 3 consecutive days of riding. Circuit 1 is in Warrens while Circuit 2 is at Bushy Park. Circuit 3 runs end to end of the island.

OCTOBER OCT

OCT 8-12

Barbados National Triathlon

Barbados Jazz Excursion and Golf Tournament

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.

OCT 1-4

Tour De Bim Tour-de-Bim is a rapidly growing cycling event that brings regional and international riders to Barbados for a multi-day showcase of endurance, competition, and island adventure. Follow IG @tourdebim for updates

OCT 10

Barbados Pork Festival This festival is a pork lover’s paradise, showcasing the island’s best pitmasters, chefs, and grill masters serving up everything from slow-roasted pork belly to spicy jerk ribs, savory pulled pork, and traditional Bajan pudding & souse!

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. Festival goers that flock to the annual Barbados Jazz Excursion on Columbus Day Weekend 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 18

Carifta Nationals OCT 26-30

Barbados Friendship Cup - Tennis

november NOV

NOV 14

NOV

BTBA Juvenile & Breeders’ Classic

Mega Genealogy Marketplace

BIIG Beach Games

NOV

Barbados Turf Club Race Season Three Barbados Turf Club Race Season Three

NOV

Barbados Darts Festival In 2023 The Harrows Barbados Darts Festival celebrated its 18th successful anniversary in style. It has not only established itself as the premier annual darts event for players resident in the Caribbean & South America but also attracts large numbers of participants to Barbados from the UK, USA and Canada as well as the Caribbean.

NOV

Barbados Open Water Swim Barbados has one of the best natural open water swim locations in the world. The event is internationally recognised as demonstrated by The World of Open Water Swimming Association nominating Barbados as a Top 10 best open water swimming event in the world.

NOV 6-8

Barbados Food & 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.

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

NOV

Barbados Independence Surf Festival This is the biggest surfing event on the Barbados Surfing Association's Calendar. This year we are reintroducing the concept of a Surfing Festival, where different aspects of surfing and local culture will be highlighted. Expect to see amazing surfing at this international event, the famous bikini contest, live music, arts & craft, local food and much more.

NOV

Mindful Living Barbados Wellness Festival Mindful Living Barbados 2020 has been created to inspire and engage people to reconnect with their mind, body and soul while learning about how mindfulness can enrich their lives. This year in Barbados, it is the year of health and wellness. 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.

BiiG (BOA Independence Invitational Games) birthed in 2016 is a multi-sport game. The kind games held under the BOA banner reemerges after a Covid-19 hiatus with the same ambitious desire to fuel the sporting passion of Barbados and provide visitors with intense entertainment and competition. Events include: beach volleyball, beach, wrestling, cycling and weightlifting.

NOV

Barbados Tennis Cup NOV

Barbados Rally Cross Rally Cross typifies sprint-style racing between modified production cars, on mixed surface circuits specifically designed for excitement and excellent spectator viewing.

NOV 30

Independence Day National Parade 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.

DECEMBER DEC 3-6

DEC 26

Run Barbados Marathon Weekend

Diamonds International Boxing Day Turf Club Race

Run Barbados is the largest marathon in the Caribbean. The prestigious Run Barbados Marathon has evolved into one of Barbados’ premier sporting activities on the island known for its festive atmosphere and spirit of camaraderie. The Run Barbados unique route takes participants on a scenic journey through some of Barbados’ most historical landmarks. The choice of races around the world is endless but the Run Barbados Marathon Weekend has distinguishing characteristics that can provide the experience of a lifetime.

DEC 12 & 13

The Run Barbados unique route takes participants on a scenic journey through some of Barbados’ most historical landmarks. The choice of races around the world is endless but the Run Barbados Marathon Weekend has distinguishing characteristics that can provide the experience of a lifetime.

Classical Christmas

DEC 26

Classical Christmas is a premium holiday concert experience in Barbados that blends orchestral music, dance, and storytelling into one unforgettable night. Featuring an all-star Barbadian cast, dynamic staging, and a signature Red Carpet Pre-Show, it offers visitors a culturally rich and distinctly Barbadian way to celebrate the Christmas season.

Boxing Day Horse Racing One of the main Horce Racing events on the Barbados Turf Clubs calendar.