January
New Year’s Day. January 1. Public holiday. Junkanoo parade on Bay Street is a kaleidoscope of sound and spectacle.
Staniel Cay New Year’s Day Cruising Regatta. January 1. Exuma. Visiting crafts test their speed. For information, please call (242) 355-2060.
Polar Bear Swim. January 1. 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.
New Year’s Sailing Regatta. January 1 & 2. Montagu Bay. About 40 locally built sloops compete, and onshore Bahamian dishes are sold. For information, please call (242) 394-0445.
Nassau Classic Car Festival. Early January. Nassau/Paradise Island. Featuring a showcase and parade of classic cars. For information, please call (242) 302-2010.
Dansa Awards. Mid January. Nassau/Paradise Island. Bahamian version of the Academy Awards, recognizing outstanding talent in theatre. For information, please call (242) 393-2437.
Supreme Court Opening. Mid January. Nassau/Paradise Island. Ceremony opening the annual session of The Bahamas Supreme Court. The internationally renowned Bahamas Police Force Band provides the music.
Bahamas Princess Resort & Casino Crystal Pro-Am Golf Tournament. Mid January. 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.
February
The History of Transportation and Communication in the Bahamas. All February. Presented by the Archives Department. For information call (242) 393-2175.
Farmer’s Cay Festival. Early February. Exuma. Yachtsmen cruising The Exuma Islands meet, and a home-coming for the people of Farmer’s Cay. For information call (242) 355-4006.
Annual Valentine Massacre Regatta. Mid February. Nassau/Paradise Island. A full day with lots of fun activities. For information call (242) 394-0445.
George Town Cruising Regatta. Late February – Mid March. Exuma. A popular sailing regatta, attracting over 500 visiting yachts annually for a week of fun and festivities. For information call (242) 394-0445.
Spring Break Season. Late February – Early April. College and high school students celebrate in the islands. For information call (242) 322-7500 ext. 4247.
March
Bacardi Rum Cup. Mid February. 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.
Hope Town Heritage Day. Mid March. Abaco. A special fun day. For information call (242) 366-0033.
George Town Cruising Regatta. Late February – Mid March. Exuma. A popular sailing regatta, attracting over 500 visiting yachts annually for a week of fun and festivities. For information call (242) 394-0445.
International Dog Show and Obedience Trials. Mid March. Nassau/Paradise Island. Two-day display of canine talent and discipline. For information call (242) 393-1360.
Spring Break Season. Late February – Early April. College and high school students celebrate in the islands. For information call (242) 322-7500 ext. 4247.
April
Family Island Regatta. Late April. 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.
Bahamas Heritage Festival. Late April – Early May. 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.
Spring Break Season. Late February – Early April. College students celebrate in the islands.
May
Bahamas Heritage Festival. Late April – Early May. 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.
Long Island Sailing Regatta. Late May- Early June. 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.
June
Whit Monday. Early June. Public Holiday.
Labor Day. Early June. Public Holiday.
Long Island Sailing Regatta. Late May- Early June. 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.
Pineapple Festival. Early June. 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.
July
Miss Commonwealth Beauty Pageant. Mid July. Nassau/Paradise Island. Young Bahamian beauties vie for the coveted title of Miss Commonwealth Bahamas. For information call (242) 322-4252.
Independence Day. July 10. A public holiday [The Islands Of The Bahamas]. Festivities, parades and celebrations take place. For information call (242) 322-1312.
Beer Festival. July. Exuma. During full moon in this month. Lots of fun and pizza. For information call (242) 355-4006.
Bahamas Body Building Championships. Mid July. Nassau/Paradise Island. A national event, attracting muscled body builders from all major Islands of the Bahamas. For information call (242) 325-1519.
August
Emancipation Day. August 3. A public holiday. Commemorating the emancipation of slavery in 1834.
Coca-Cola Bash. Mid August. Grand Bahama Island. A highlight of the Emancipation Holiday (a public holiday). For information call (242)352-7333.
Miss Bahamas Beauty Pageant. Mid August. Nassau/Paradise Island. Young Bahamian beauties vie for the coveted title of Miss Bahamas. For information call (242) 393-4041.
September
Bahamas Atlantis Superboat Challenge. Late September. Nassau/Paradise Island. A major international power boat race. For information call (242) 322-7500.
October
Discovery Day. October 12. Public Holiday.
North Eleutera Sailing Regatta. Mid October. Five days of sailboat racing. Festival features native dishes and entertainment. For information call (242) 394-0445.
26th Annual McClean’s Town Conch Cracking Contest. Mid October. Contest to see who can extract the most conchs from their shells in the shortest time. For information call (242) 342-8044.
International Cultural Weekend. Mid October. Festival featuring entertainment, food, art and crafts. For information call (242) 302-2076.
November
All Abaco Sailing Regatta. Early November. For information, please call (242) 394-0445.
Bahamas Wahoo Tournament. Mid November. Hosted by the Bimini Big Game Fishing Club. For information, please call (242) 347-3391.
Andros Community Awareness Week. Late November. 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.
December
Authentic Bahamian Christmas Trade Show. Mid December. Nassau/Paradise Island. Assortment of high-quality and unique products by Bahamian manufacturers. For information, please call (241) 302-2063.
Police Band Christmas and Classic Concert. Mid December. The world famous Royal Bahamas Police Force Band performs traditional Christmas and classical pieces. For information, please call (242) 322-2020.
Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade. December 26. Public Holiday. National street festival. For information call (242) 394-0445.
Christmas Sailing Regatta. December 25 & 26. Montagu Bay. Locally built boats race. For information, please call (242) 394-0445.