Date - TBD August |
CARIBBEAN STUD POKER/SLOTS TOURNAMENT [Grand
Bahama Island]
One in an exciting line-up of casino tournaments taking
place at the Casino at Bahamia. First place winners take
home a purse of $5,000. (242)350-7068. www.bahamia.com.
|
| 2nd
- 6th August |
CAT
ISLAND REGATTA [Cat Island]
Native sloop racing comes to New Bight, Cat Island in a long
festive week-end of cultural events (242) 394-0445 |
| 3rd
- 5th August |
BAHAMAS
FLY-IN
|
| 4th
- 14th August |
FOX
HILL FESTIVAL [Nassau/Paradise Island] Historic Fox
Hill Village celebrates Emancipation with two weeks offestivities,culminating
on Aug. 14 with Fox Hill Day. |
| 5th
- 9th August |
FAMILY
FISHING TOURNAMENT [Bimini]
A fun family four-day fishing tournament, which include children
under-18. Bimini Big Game Fishing Club & Marina. 800-737-1007
or (242) 347-3391/3. www.bimini-big-game-club.com |
| Date
- TBD August |
ROLLEVILLE
REGATTA [Exuma]
Contact the Exuma Tourist Office at (242) 336-2430; fax: (242)
336-2431 or Kermit Rolle at (242) 345-0002. |
| 6th
- August |
EMANCIPATION
DAY A public holiday
The first Monday in August commemorates the emancipation
of slavery in 1834. In Nassau, Fox Hill Village is the focus
of Emancipation festivities. Here, an early morning Junkanoo
festival takes place at 1:00am, followed by afternoon of
'cook-outs' (sale of native foods) and cultural events.For
more information, tel: Mr. Rahming at (242) 326-7177.
|
| 6th
- 10th August |
51ST
ANNUAL BIMINI NATIVE FISHING TOURNAMENT [Bimini]
Location: Bimini Blue Water Resort. For reservations &
information tel: Bimini General Store at (242) 347-3359. |
| 15th
- 19th August |
BAHAMAS
SUMMER BOATING FLING/FLOTILLA [Bimini]
|
| 19th
August |
41ST
ANNUAL MISS BAHAMAS BEAUTY PAGEANT [Nassau/Paradise
Island]
Over a dozen young Bahamian beauties vie for the coveted
title of Miss Bahamas in a gala evening of electric anticipation
& stellar entertainment. Time: 8:00pm Location: The
Atlantis For information, contact Ms. Theresa Adderley,
President, Miss Bahamas Beauty Pageant at (242) 356-5933.
|
| 22nd
- 26th August |
BAHAMAS
SUMMER BOATING FLING/FLOTILLA [Bimini]
|
| 11th
- August |
ANNUAL
BERNIE BUTLER BASRA SWIM RACE [Grand Bahama Island]
Health enthusiasts of all ages compete in the annual two-mile
swim race at Lucayan Beach. (242)352-9246 or (242)477-8541.
E-mail: jamie@freeportskiff.com.
|
| 31st
- August |
PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE
TEA PARTY [Nassau/Paradise
Island]
|
| Date
- TBD August |
BLACK
POINT REGATTA [Exuma]
Contact the Exuma Tourist Office at tel. (242) 336-2430;
fax (242) 336-2431.
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