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Commonwealth of The
Bahamas
Calendar Of
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& Public Holidays |
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2007 Calendar of Events
and Public Holidays
N.B. These dates are
subject to change annually |
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January 1 |
New Year's Day.
Public holiday. Junkanoo parade on Bay Street is a kaleidoscope of sound
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January 1 |
Staniel Cay New Year's Day Cruising Regatta.
Exuma. Visiting crafts test their speed. For information,
please call (242) 355-2060. |
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January 1 |
Polar Bear Swim.
Nassau/Paradise Island. Featuring a beach party and the customary
(snowbirds) swim in the sea amongst giant ice cubes. For information,
please call (242) 322-6504. |
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January 1 & 2 |
New Year's Sailing Regatta.
Montagu Bay. About 40 locally built sloops compete, and onshore Bahamian
dishes are sold. For information, please call (242) 394-0445.
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Early January |
Nassau Classic Car Festival.
Nassau/Paradise Island. Featuring a showcase and parade of classic cars.
For information, please call (242) 302-2007. |
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Mid January |
Dansa Awards.
Nassau/Paradise Island. Bahamian version of the Academy Awards,
recognizing outstanding talent in theatre. For information, please call
(242) 393-2437. |
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Mid January |
Supreme Court Opening.
Nassau/Paradise Island. Ceremony opening the annual session of The
Bahamas Supreme Court. The internationally renowned Bahamas Police Force
Band provides the music. |
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Mid January |
Bahamas Princess Resort & Casino Crystal Pro-Am Golf Tournament.
Grand Bahama Island. One of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the
Caribbean, teams are composed of one professional and three amateurs
going for $100,000 in cash prizes and awards. For information call (242)
352-9661. |
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All
February |
The History of Transportation and Communication in the Bahamas.
Presented by the Archives Department. For information call (242)
393-2175. |
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Early
February |
Farmer's Cay Festival.
Exuma. Yachtsmen cruising The Exuma Islands meet, and a home-coming
for the people of Farmer's Cay. For information call (242) 355-4006.
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Mid February |
Annual Valentine Massacre
Regatta.
Nassau/Paradise Island. A full day with lots of fun activities. For
information call (242) 394-0445. |
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Late February - Mid
March |
George Town Cruising
Regatta.
Exuma. A popular sailing regatta, attracting over 500 visiting
yachts annually for a week of fun and festivities. For information
call (242) 394-0445. |
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Late
February - Early April |
Spring Break Season.
College and high school students celebrate in the islands. For
information call (242) 322-7500 ext. 4247. |
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Mid February |
Bacardi Rum Cup.
Nassau/Paradise Island. Two days filled with sailing competitions
and special performances by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band. For
information call (242) 322-4822. |
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Mid
March |
Hope Town Heritage Day.
Abaco. A special fun day. For information call (242) 366-0033.
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Late February - Mid
March |
George Town Cruising
Regatta.
Exuma. A popular sailing regatta, attracting over 500 visiting
yachts annually for a week of fun and festivities. For information
call (242) 394-0445. |
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Mid March |
International Dog Show and
Obedience Trials.
Nassau/Paradise Island. Two-day display of canine
talent and discipline. For information call (242) 393-1360.
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Late February -
Early April |
Spring Break Season.
College and high school students celebrate in the islands. For
information call (242) 322-7500 ext. 4247. |
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Late
April |
Family Island Regatta.
Locally-built sloops, representing each of the major Islands of the
Bahamas, compete for the "Best In The Bahamas" title. For
information call (242) 336-2430. |
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Late April - Early May |
Bahamas Heritage Festival.
Nassau/Paradise Island. This
section of the Great Bahamas Seafood Festival is a cultural affair,
featuring traditional music and story-telling. For information call
(242) 302-2072. |
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Late February - Early April |
Spring Break
Season.
College students celebrate in the
islands.
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Late
April - Early May |
Bahamas Heritage Festival.
Nassau/Paradise Island. This section of the Great Bahamas Seafood
Festival is a cultural affair, featuring traditional music and
story-telling. For information call (242) 302-2072. |
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Late May- Early
June |
Long Island Sailing Regatta.
Long Island. Forty to fifty locally built sailing sloops,
representing each of the major Bahamian islands compete for prizes.
Festive atmosphere onshore featuring entertainment by native rake &
scrape bands, sporting activities and the sale of native dishes. For
information please call (242) 394-1535. |
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Early June |
Whit Monday.
Public Holiday. |
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Early June |
Labor Day.
Public Holiday. |
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Late May- Early
June |
Long Island Sailing
Regatta.
Long Island. Forty to fifty locally built sailing sloops,
representing each of the major Bahamian islands compete for prizes.
Festive atmosphere onshore featuring entertainment by native rake &
scrape bands, sporting activities and the sale of native dishes. For
information please call (242) 394-1535. |
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Early
June |
Pineapple Festival.
Eleuthera. A four-day celebration of the Eleuthera pineapple.
Featuring a Junkanoo parade, craft displays, dancing, a pineapple
recipe contest, tours of pineapple farms and more. For information
please call (242) 332-2142. |
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Mid July |
Miss Commonwealth Beauty Pageant.
Nassau/Paradise Island. Young Bahamian beauties vie
for the coveted title of Miss Commonwealth Bahamas. For information
call (242) 322-4252. |
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July 10 |
Independence Day.
A public holiday [The Islands Of The Bahamas]. Festivities, parades
and celebrations take place. For information call (242) 322-1312.
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July |
Beer Festival.
Exuma. During full moon in this month. Lots of fun and pizza. For
information call (242) 355-4006. |
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Mid July |
Bahamas Body Building
Championships.
Nassau/Paradise Island. A national event, attracting muscled body
builders from all major Islands of the Bahamas. For information call
(242) 325-1519. |
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August 3 |
Emancipation Day.
A public holiday. Commemorating the emancipation of slavery in 1834.
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Mid August |
Coca-Cola Bash.
Grand Bahama Island. A highlight of the Emancipation Holiday (a
public holiday). For information call (242)352-7333. |
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Mid August |
Miss Bahamas Beauty
Pageant.
Nassau/Paradise Island. Young Bahamian beauties vie for the coveted
title of Miss Bahamas. For information call (242) 393-4041.
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Late September |
Bahamas Atlantis Superboat
Challenge.
Nassau/Paradise Island. A major international power boat race. For
information call (242) 322-7500. |
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October 12 |
Discovery Day.
Public Holiday. |
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Mid October |
North Eleutera Sailing
Regatta.
Five days of sailboat racing. Festival features native dishes and
entertainment. For information call (242) 394-0445. |
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Mid October |
26th Annual McClean's Town
Conch Cracking Contest.
Contest to see who can extract the most conchs from their shells in
the shortest time. For information call (242) 342-8044.
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Mid October |
International Cultural Weekend.
Festival featuring entertainment, food, art and crafts. For
information call (242) 302-2076. |
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Early November |
All Abaco Sailing
Regatta.
For information, please call
(242) 394-0445.
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Mid
November |
Bahamas Wahoo
Tournament.
Hosted by the Bimini Big Game
Fishing Club. For information, please call (242) 347-3391. |
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Late November |
Andros Community
Awareness Week.
Cultural show featuring the
lifestyle and culture of Androsians with native dishes, music, Junkanoo,
dance and story telling. For information, please call (242) 368-2286. |
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Mid December |
Authentic Bahamian Christmas Trade Show.
Nassau/Paradise Island. Assortment of
high-quality and unique products by Bahamian manufacturers. For
information, please call (241) 302-2063. |
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Mid December |
Police Band Christmas and Classic Concert.
The world famous Royal Bahamas Police
Force Band performs traditional Christmas and classical pieces. For
information, please call (242) 322-2020. |
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December 26 |
Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.
Public Holiday. National street
festival. For information call (242) 394-0445. |
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December 25 & 26 |
Christmas Sailing
Regatta.
Montagu Bay. Locally built boats
race. For information, please call (242) 394-0445. |
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