Regattas & Homecoming

The Ministry of Tourism, in support of the West End Eco-fishing Camp Association and the Grand Bahama Sailing Club, will host this recreational spring time event. The goal is to attract young sailors, many under age 15, for a weekend of competitive sailing and lots of  camaraderie for the entire family to enjoy.

Class A, B, C, D, and E native sloops will compete in a seres of races.

The entire community gathers at the Sir Milo Butler Park to celebrate the New Year. There will be a variety of Bahamian food and drink for sale, plus dancing to Junkanoo and DJ music.

The local group, "Rum Cay Wildfire," still makes their costumes the old fashion way with crepe paper. On Boxing Day morning, they parade through the streets, stopping at each home and picking up revelers along the way. Crab your cowbells, beat the drums, join in and dance to the sweet sounds of Junkanoo.

This festival brings together locals, plus descendants and residents from Nassau and neighboring islands to celebrate Rum Cay's heritage. It will feature stalls offering authentically Bahamian crafts, food and drink for sale. There will also be games like Dominoes and Beach Volleyball, plus live entertainment.

This annual celebration commences with a church service at 6:00 a.m. Following that, the community gathers for meals throughout the day at Sir Milo Butler Park, feathering local delicacies and Bahamian favorites. There is also music for dancing, and the festivities end with fireworks in the evening.

This annual sailing competition features a variety of festive activities, in addition to the racing with Class C sloops. There will be a float parade from the airport to the Regatta Park, bus tours throughout the island, boat curing, boat riding with performances by Bahamian artists and other activities on board, a fashion show, beauty pageant, local food and drinks for sale, fun and games for the entire family - such as plaiting of the pole, climbing the greasy pole - and contests like conch cracking, bark beating, dancing and much more, plus an award ceremony and skippers' party.

This annual reunion for former residents of Lovely Bay, Acklins, includes an all-day cookout, games, and live entertainment, closing out with an old-fashioned church program.

Descendants, residents, and visitors will gather in a fun social atmosphere. Activities include a church service, entertainment by Bahamian artists, a variety of games, plus Bahamian food, drinks and pastries will be on sale.

This annual celebration on Crooked Island begins with a combined church service, with all the churches taking part. There will be a raising of The Bahamas flag and the Police retreat drill at night. Family Day festivities at Regatta Park will include live entertainment, reading of Bahamian poems, Bahamian singers, drama/skits, native dishes, remarks by leading citizens in the community and fireworks.