Calendar of events for Freeport/Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island
January-June 2006 (includes events in Abaco, Eleuthera and Exuma)
WHAT-TO-DO - FREEPORT/LUCAYA, GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND - JAN 2006 EDITION
Dates are subject to change. For further information contact your hotel’s social director or call the Grand Bahama Tourism Board, tel 352-8044/5.
JANUARY
TBA – The Carnival Comes To Town, Goombay Park, Grand Bahama. Fun, games and rides for all ages. Admission $2 adults, $1 children 12 & under. Tel 352-8044, Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board.
1 – New Year’s Day. Public holiday to be observed Jan 2.
1 – Junkanoo, downtown Freeport, 5pm to 12 midnight. Costumed revellers parade to the sounds of cowbells, goatskin drums, whistles and home-made instruments.
14-17 – Breitling Pro-Am Golf Tournament, Lucayan Course and The Reef. Tel 373-1066, golf centre, or visit www.ourlucaya.com.
27-29 – Abaco Art Festival, Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour, Marsh Harbour. Exhibits featuring works of Bahamian artists. Tel 242/367-2158.
FEBRUARY
1-4 – Bahamas Wahoo Championships (second leg), Port Lucaya Marina. Tel 373-9090 or visit www.portlucayamarina.com.
MARCH
TBA – Grand Bahama Humane Society Ball, Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort. Tel 352-2477.
TBA – Pet Show, hosted by the Grand Bahama Humane Society, venue TBA. Cats, dogs and exotic pets strut their stuff. Tel 352-2477.
12-17 – Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament, Port Lucaya Marina. One of the top 10 billfish tournaments in the world. Welcome cocktail party, 7-8pm; welcome dinner, 8-9:30pm, Isle of Capri Casino, Our Lucaya (Mar 12). Entry fee is $2,300 per boat. Awards for first, second and third place and heaviest wahoo. Tel 373-9090 or visit www.portlucayamarina.com.
APRIL
TBA – Annual Alton Lowe Art Exhibition, Lowe Art Gallery, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco. Featuring the paintings of Bahamian artist Alton Lowe and works of American sculptor James Mastin.
TBA – Island Roots Festival, Garden Theatre, Black Sound, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco. Featuring musical performances by the Royal Bahamian Police Force Band and more.
14 – Good Friday. Public holiday.
17 – Easter Monday. Public holiday.
17-22 – Bahamas Billfish Championship (Marsh Harbour Tournament), Abaco. Tel 1-888-303-2242, e-mail liz@bahamasbillfish.com or visit www.bahamasbillfish.com.
20-24 – Family Island Regatta, George Town, Exuma. Locally built sloops converge in Elizabeth Harbour for five days of racing for the National Championships. Mailboat and plane excursions available from Nassau. Tel 242/336-2430, Exuma Tourist Office.
30-May 5 – Bahamas Billfish Championship (Harbour Island Tournament), Eleuthera. Tel 1-888-303-2242, e-mail liz@bahamasbillfish.com or visit www.bahamasbillfish.com.
MAY
14-19 – Bahamas Billfish Championship (Emerald Bay Tournament). Tel 1-888-303-2242, e-mail liz@bahamasbillfish.com or visit www.bahamasbillfish.com.
JUNE
2 – Labour Day. Public holiday.
4-9 – Bahamas Billfish Championship (Treasure Cay Tournament), Abaco. Tel 1-888-303-2242, e-mail liz@bahamasbillfish.com or visit www.bahamasbillfish.com.
5 – Whit Monday. Public holiday.
18-23 – Bahamas Billfish Championship (Boat Harbour Tournament), Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina. Final leg of the five-series tournament. Tel 1-888-303-2242, e-mail liz@bahamasbillfish.com or visit www.bahamasbillfish.com.
Disclaimer: The information in this article/release was accurate at
press time; however, we suggest you confirm all details and prices
directly with vendors.
HOME | HOTELS | VILLAS | CRUISES | ACTIVITIES | SHOPPING | RESTAURANTS | MAPS | SPECIALS | YELLOW PAGES | NEWS
