Formed at the end of the 19th century by a retired seaman, Moses Wood, the Barbados Landship is a dance troupe that has been performing at the island's...
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Kids' Stuff
, Dance
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Culture
, Music
Hike Barbados is a free walking programme that aims to show off the region's incredible natural environment and vibrant communities. Led by knowledgeable...
Comprising a 10km (6 miles) race, a half marathon, a marathon and distance relays, this popular event allows runners to pick a course and speed that suits...
At a time of the year when gardens are ablaze with colour, visitors to Barbados have a rare opportunity to visit some of the island's private gardens....
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Exhibitions
, Nature & Wildlife
, Home & Fashion
The popular two-day show at the Ball Plantation in Christ Church offers visitors the opportunity to see a dazzling range of flower displays and show gardens....
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Music
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Exhibitions
, Spectacle
, Nature & Wildlife
, Business
Bringing some of the best local, national and international jazz performers to the stage, this annual event is popular with jazz aficionados and attracts...
Formed at the end of the 19th century by a retired seaman, Moses Wood, the Barbados Landship is a dance troupe that has been performing at the island's...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Dance
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Culture
, Music
The island's National Trust was established in 1960 to ensure the preservation of its buildings and cultural heritage. Each year it hosts its Open House...
Polo is a popular sport on the island, and the annual Battle of the Sexes Polo Tournament sees leading female players from around the world take on their...
Each year one of England's oldest polo clubs, the Cheshire Polo Club, makes the journey to the warmer climes of Barbados for this annual tournament. Taking...
Founded in 1993, the annual Holders Season is an opera and arts festival which is widely regarded as the best event of its kind in the Caribbean. Welcoming...
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Dance
, Theatre & Film
, Art & Literature
, History
, Music
The week-long celebrations of the Holetown Festival kick-off with a bang at the Holetown Monument in the centre of the town. The event marks the arrival...
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Food & Drink
, Culture
, History
, Dance
, Kids' Stuff
, Exhibitions
, Entertainment
, Music
Deep sea fishing is a popular pastime in the waters around the Caribbean and numerous game fishing tournaments take place throughout the fishing season,...
This annual golf tournament is one of the stages on the European Seniors Tour and is played at Barbados' excellent Royal Westmoreland Golf Club at St...
Held in the pretty fishing town of Oistins on the south coast of Barbados, the annual Oistins Fish Festival is a day of celebrations for those that work...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Food & Drink
, Dance
, Sport
, Music
One of the most eagerly-anticipated horse racing events on the island, the annual Sandy Lane Gold Cup Festival is a prestigious affair that attracts the...
The Congaline Festival has a reputation for loud music, parties and dancing, with a series of events enjoyed by young and old alike. First held in 1994,...
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Food & Drink
, Art & Literature
, Dance
, Kids' Stuff
, Spectacle
, Music
One of the biggest and best-loved golfing events on the island, the annual Sir Garfield Sobers Festival of Golf is a four-day tournament. Lured by the...
Barbados' National Heroes Day is recognised on 28 April and celebrates the life and achievements of 10 of its most notable citizens. These are Grantley...
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Entertainment
, Art & Literature
, Exhibitions
, History
With events taking place at several locations throughout the island, the festival celebrates Barbadian Celtic culture with traditional music, singing,...
Themes:
Culture
, Kids' Stuff
, Entertainment
, Dance
, Food & Drink
, Art & Literature
, Sport
, Music
Featuring top local, regional and international gospel talent, the annual Barbados Gospelfest is one of the most popular Christian music festivals in...
Beginning in May and continuting throughout the summer with various different events, Crop Over is Barbados' biggest, loudest and best-loved festival...
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Culture
, Kids' Stuff
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Exhibitions
, Dance
, History
, Music
Each year Rally Barbados attracts about 80 cars who compete over the weekend in the bid to be crowned champion. Most of the drivers and their teams come...
Themes:
Entertainment
, Kids' Stuff
, Exhibitions
, Food & Drink
, Sport
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