Island-wide events
Bridgetown, St. Michael
July 01, 2013 - August 05, 2013
Crop Over is Barbados’ biggest and best –loved festival which sees the whole island taken over by the party spirit. Events last five weeks and revelers can expect a heavy mix of live music, dancing, carnival, markets, cultural presentations and more
Various Grounds
Bridgetown, St. Michael
July 05, 2013 - July 26, 2013
Named after the renowned Barbadian cricketer and National Hero Sir Garry Sobers, this annual tournament attracts school teams under nineteen years of age to compete with their local, regional and international counterparts. Since 1986, the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Cricket Tournament has given school boys the rare opportunity of..more
All over Barbados
Bridgetown, St. Michael
August 01, 2013
Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery. Though this revered day is celebrated throughout the island, it is traditional for many Barbadians to meet at the Statue of Bussa for parades, speeches and performances. Other celebrations include the Emancipation Day Walk, Beach Fest, and Village Fest.
Carlisle Car Park
Bridgetown, St. Michael
August 03, 2013
This early-morning street party, also known as 'Mud Mas', invites thousands of revelers to daub themselves with paint and mud and jam to island music.
From Warrens to Spring Garden Highway
Warrens, St. Michael
August 05, 2013
The grand finale to the Crop Over celebration, this public holiday is a summer street carnival where you can watch featured "Kadooment bands" dressed in costumes, designers competing for the Designer of the Year award, and revelers parade by on their way from National Stadium to Spring Garden Highway. You..more
Garfield Sobers Sports Complex
Wildey, St. Michael
August 25, 2013 - August 31, 2013
The Bank's International Hockey Festival is held every year in late August since 1986. The local hockey season stops for the festival which is a six day mixture of sporting and social activities culminating in a lively Presentation Ceremony and party on the Saturday evening. The festival is unique for..more
Kensington Oval
Bridgetown, St. Michael
September 14, 2013 - September 15, 2013
This event will be held at Kensington Oval
Aquatic Center
Bridgetown, St. Michael
October 24, 2013 - October 27, 2013
Barbados will be host to 1st Titan Aquatic International Inter-Club Meet in Swimming. Over 400 hundred swimmers are expected to compete in this event at the Aquatic Centre. The Barbados Swimming Association has given approval for the meet and invitations have been issued internationally. So far, 30 swimmers are expected..more
Carlisle Bay
Bridgetown, St. Michael
October 26, 2013 - October 27, 2013
This two-day swim event will take place at Carlisle Bay. This Swim Festival is not a professional Swim event and is open to recreational swimmers of all skill levels. The festival format will feature a 1.5 km swim on Saturday and a 5 km swim on Sunday. In addition there..more
Kensington Oval
Bridgetown, St. Michael
November 02, 2013 - November 04, 2013
Kensington Oval Management Inc. (KOMI) will be the host to the CLOBI Cup for the second year and will take place at Kensington Oval. Some of the most exciting players of the past two decades from around the world will be participating in The CLOBI Cup World Masters Tournament. Four..more