Barbados Oistins Fish Festival
2026 Calendar of Events
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| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Mar 21st | 9 am | Easter Bonnet Workshop |
| Sun Mar 29th | 9:30 am | Thanksgiving Service (at Christ Church Parish Church) |
| Fri Apr 3rd | 7 pm | Family Movie Night |
| Sat Apr 4th | 5 pm | Rhythm and Flames Opening Spectacle |
| Sat Apr 4th | 6:30 pm | Beats & Brass with The Barbados Police Service Band |
| Sun Apr 5th | 1 pm | Easter Egg Hunt |
| Sun Apr 5th | 2 pm | Easter Bonnet Showcase |
| Sun Apr 5th | 7 pm | Pan Riddim in de Bay |
| Mon Apr 6th | 6 am | 5K Run & Walk |
| Mon Apr 6th | 3:30 pm | Nugget Eating, Tray Race, Egg & Spoon Competitions |
| Mon Apr 6th | 4 pm | Greasy Pole Competition |
| Mon Apr 6th | 4:30 pm | Dolphin Skinning Competition |
| Mon Apr 6th | 5 pm | Fish Boning Competition |
| Mon Apr 6th | 5:30 pm | Fish Cake Eating Competition |
About the festival
Held at the historic town of Oistins on the south coast of Barbados, the Oistins Fish Festival celebrates the contribution made to Barbados by persons in the local fishing industry.
Traditionally held over Easter weekend, the festival is a unique attraction that offers fun and entertainment for both locals and visitors alike.
Music, crafts, food and fun!
Enjoy the sweet strains of calypso and reggae music coming from the sidewalk stalls, and the sounds of the traditional Barbados tuk band. Of course dancing to all that music builds up an appetite, so head for the food and beverage stalls to enjoy traditional Bajan fare such as fish cakes, fried fish and pudding and souse, all washed down with a cool Banks Beer.
Local arts and crafts can also be found in abundance as talented craftsmen take the opportunity to display their wares.
Entertaining, the Oistins Fish Festival certainly is! The fish boning competition is a huge attraction for both locals and visitors as is the grease-pole competition! There's also an Easter Bonnet Competition, Strong Man Boat Pull, Fish Cake Eating Contest, Egg and Spoon Race, and Celebrity Cook Off!
The focus of the festival however is really on honouring those who contribute to the fishing industry in Barbados. A time to remember those who feed us from the seas surrounding this beautiful island. Read about "Fishing... a way of life!"
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