Barbados — Events
National Independence Festival of Creative Arts
The National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) is held in Barbados annually throughout the month of November. Islanders of all ages are invited to exhibit their dance, drama, music, literary, culinary and artistic talents. The festival month is packed with numerous performances, art exhibitions and presentations, as well as a grand finale with a gala function where the finalists are featured.
Holetown Festival
Holetown, located on the west coast north of Bridgetown, was the first settlement on the island of Barbados. It was initially named Jamestown by the first English settlers who landed in the small channel in 1625 when King James I was on the throne in England. Today the town is famous for its colorful annual festival of crafts, music and historical parades held in commemoration of these first settlers. The festival takes place mid-February every year and runs over a one-week period.
