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Barbados Festivals

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Some of the most popular annual festivals on the island are:

  • Crop Over festival
    Crop Over - Barbados' biggest and most popular festival, a summer-long celebration of music, food, heritage and good times!
  • Barbados Reggae festival
    Barbados Reggae Festival - Barbados' most anticipated reggae event of the calendar year!
  • Holetown Festival
    Holetown Festival - commemorating the first settlement of Barbados by the British, with heritage tours, music events and arts & craft.
  • Oistins Fish Festival
    Oistins Fish Festival - celebrating the contribution of those in the local fishing industry; a great opportunity to soak up local culture and enjoy great food!
  • Season of Emancipation
    Season of Emancipation - a time for reflection, education, and celebration commemorating the end of slavery on the island.
  • Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival
    Barbados Food & Rum Festival - see top local & international chefs in action and taste their amazing creations.
  • Allstars Festival
    Allstars Festival - an amazing fusion of music, comedy, dining, and emerging musical talent.
  • Open House Programme
    Open House Programme - some of Barbados' most historic, luxurious or architecturally captivating homes are open as part of this weekly winter festival.
  • Open Gardens
    Open Gardens - explore beautifully landscaped tropical gardens across the island and be captivated by the dazzling array of colour!
  • Celtic Festival
    Celtic Festival - celebrating the historic links between Barbados and the Celtic countries - Scotland, Ireland and Wales - through music and dance.
  • GospelFest
    GospelFest - come rejoice with the Caribbean's top Christian music & arts festival.
  • Run Barbados
    Run Barbados - "Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun!" as you take part in the fun mile, 5K walk and run, 10K run, half-marathon, and marathon.
  • Dive Fest
    Dive Fest - not just for scuba divers, this festival also invites snorkelers and beach lovers to enjoy Barbados' natural beauty.
  • NIFCA
    NIFCA - National Independence Festival of Creative Arts, showcasing the artistic talents of Barbadians.

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