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Barbados
Calendar Of
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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 01 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAY - NEW YEAR'S DAY |
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Mid January |
Barbados Jazz Festival
Held annually in mid January, this event attracts local Barbadian,
regional Caribbean, and international artistes as well as spectators
from all over the world. |
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January 22 |
Errol Barrow Day
This is a Public Holiday in honour of one of Barbados’ greatest Prime
Ministers. |
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Barbados Holetown Festival
The Festival commemorates the landing of the first settlers to Barbados
at Holetown, St. James in February 1627. Highlights include historic
tours, street fairs, the Royal Police and Concert, a Musical Festival in
the historic Parish Church and a Queen Show. |
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The Barbados Sandy Lane Gold Cup
The running of this prestigious event brings together top class horses
from Barbados, Martinique, Trinidad and Tobago, and North America. The
Venue for this nine furlong invitational race is the historic Garrison
Savannah. |
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April 14th |
Good Friday - This is a Public Holiday in Barbados. |
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April 16th |
Easter Sunday |
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April 17th |
Easter Monday – This is a Public Holiday in Barbados. |
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April 28th |
Heroes Day - This is a Public Holiday in Barbados. |
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Labour Day – This is a Public Holiday in Barbados. |
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August 1 |
Kadooment Day
Celebrates the end of crop over in Barbados with
a huge carnival march. With members dressed in elaborately themed
costumes dancing from Barbados’s National Stadium to Spring Garden in
rhythm to pulsating Calypso music. |
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August 2 |
Emancipation Day |
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August 6 |
United Insurance Barbados Derby |
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Barbados Hockey Federation “Banks Hockey Festival”
One of the largest hockey events in the hemisphere, and certainly one of
the most cosmopolitan and exciting events in the entire world of hockey;
teams from Europe and the UK, North America, Barbados and the Caribbean
take part in this weeklong explosion of Caribbean warmth, music and
culture combined with excellent hockey played at historic pitches within
Barbados. |
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September 2-3 |
Barbados
Open Water Invitational Event – |
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September 3-4 |
Sizzlin Sand Beach Volleyball
This official National Beach Volleyball Tour of
Barbados is sanctioned by the Barbados Volleyball Association and
managed by Leisure Entertainment. It runs during the months of
September and November annually. Venue: Brandon’s Beach |
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September 22-25 |
Caribbean Craft & Gift Show |
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September 24 |
Annual Water Carnival |
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St. Lawrence Music Festival
A showcase of approximately fifteen bands playing original music from
Barbados, and the Caribbean. |
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October 7-15 |
Rumsey Pro-am Cricket Festival |
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October 11-15 |
Sun, Sea and Slams International Bridge Festival |
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October 23-30 |
Blowing In De ‘Windies – “Youth Jazz Festival”
A collection of bands from Barbados, the United
Kingdom, Caribbean, USA and Canada perform. |
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Barbados Junior Jazz Festival
An inspiring trip for young jazz musicians under the age of 23. |
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Barbados History Tour …. From colonial past to colourful present
An escorted ten (10) day tour featuring the many historical sites of
Barbados, culminating in Independence celebrations. Open to everyone
around the world who would be interested in an active and stimulating
week. |
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Eat, Drink! Barbados!
Nine (9) days of exciting events to celebrate the quality and diversity
of food and drink available throughout the island of Barbados. A unique
event that brings together a number of the Barbados’s top restaurants
under one roof for an evening of sampling great food, and enjoying its
rum shops. |
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Sir Garfield Sobers Schools Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament for ages under 18 held at the Southern Golf Club.
Competitors, supporters and families from around the world are welcomed. |
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November 1st |
Sagicor Life Official Lighting Ceremony & Bajan Folk
Brew
Held November 1st each year in Heroes’ Square Bridgetown, Barbados, this
ceremony is attended by His Excellency the Governor General and signals
the start of Independence celebrations. It also signals the turning on
of lights on buildings in and around Bridgetown as well as roundabouts
across Barbados. |
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November 1-2 |
The Barbados Challenge/London Civil Service |
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November 4-7 |
Sizzlin Sand National Championships |
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November 5-6 |
Independence Pro Surfing Championships & Banks Pro Long Board Classic
Held November 5-6 each year at Soup Bowl, Bathsheba, Barbados, Surfers
from the East Coast USA, Caribbean and Puerto Rico take part in a full
days surfing competition and beach party along Barbados’s east coast. |
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last Saturday of November |
Spirit of the Nation Show
Held every year on the last Saturday of November at Garfield Sobers
Gymnasium, this is the Secretariat’s largest event which attracts
approximately 5,000 Barbadians each year. It represents all eleven (11)
parishes, witnessing the best of parish talent and also highlights the
uniqueness of each parish in Barbados. |
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November 20 |
Barbados Nation Fun Walk – |
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November 25 |
Barbados National T-Shirt Day – |
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November 26 |
Spirit of Independence Tour –
All eleven parishes in Barbados are visited throughout the day by the
Parish Ambassadors and other Barbadians in buses. The primary intent of
which is to take our Independence spirit into the nursing homes around
Barbados, to support those who for whatever reason are unable to attend
events. |
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Barbados Cycling Classic International |
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November 29 |
Barbados National Colours Day |
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November 30 |
Independence Day |
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December 2-4 |
Run Barbados
Festival |
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December 9-12 |
Barbados Soccer Showcase |
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December 25 |
Christmas Day |
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December
26 |
Boxing Day
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Further details of
more events see http://barbados.org/evnnath.htm |
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