2nd - July |
ROUND THE GREAT TURTLE RACE
[Abaco]
Visiting yachtsmen challenge the speed of their
sailing craft in an exciting annual 12-mile race in the
waters around Green Turtle Cay & surrounding cays. (242)
365-4271; www.greenturtleclub.com
|
| 4th
- 11th July |
ANNUAL
RACING TIME IN ABACO [Abaco]
An exciting week long sailboat race on the Sea of Abaco. Onshore
festivities include nightly entertainment, free cocktail parties,
beach picnics, cultural activities & a grand finale party.
For registration forms & information, contact Dave or
Kathy Ralph, tel. (242)367-2677; E-mail: davralph@batelnet.bs. |
| 6th
- 8th July |
BAHAMAS
FLY-IN
|
| Date
- TBD July |
GOOMBAY
FESTIVAL [Andros]
The villages of Andros come alive on Friday nights to the
sound and festivities of Goombay. Entertainment by local dance
troupes & Rake & Scape Bands. Native dishes on sale.
Festival venues include Sea View Park in Nicholls Town, North
Andros and Queens Park in Fresh Creek. (242)368-2286. |
| Date
- TBD July |
ALL
ANDROS & BERRY ISLANDS INDEPENDENCE REGATTA
[Andros]
A long exciting weekend of native sloop racing amid onshore
festivities. Regatta Village, Morgan’s Bluff, North Andros.
(242)394-0445. |
| Date
- TBD July |
NATIONAL
DANCE COMPANY OF THE BAHAMAS IN PERFORMANCE
[Nassau/Paradise Island] |
Date - TBD July |
SAVANNAH
SOUND HOMECOMING [Eleuthera]
Location: Savannah Sound. For further information, contact
the Eleuthera Tourist Office at (242)332-2142; fax (242)
332-2480.
|
| Date
- TBD July |
BLUFF
HOMECOMING [Eleuthera]
The North Eleuthera village of the Bluff celebrates homecoming
with live bands, fireworks, a Junkanoo festival, a beauty
pageant and performances by popular local performing artists.
Native dishes on sale. (242)332-2142. |
| 10th
- July |
PARROT
JUNGLE’S GARDEN OF THE GROVES 4th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL
INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS [Grand
Bahama Island]
A cultural extravaganza complete with fireworks, dance performances,
food and music in celebration of the Bahamian and American
independence. 12:00 Noon — 8:00pm at Parrot Jungle’s
Garden of the Groves. (242) 373-5668. |
| 10th
- July |
INDEPENDENCE
DAY
A public holiday. The Bahamas commemorates its 28th year of
independence from Great Britain, with services and festivities
thoughout the Islands. |
| 15th
- 21st July |
BAHAMAS
GAMES [Nassau/Paradise Islands]
The country’s top atheletes compete in a challenging
inter-island meet involving over a dozen disciplines. |
| 13th
- 15th July |
BLACKJACK
TOURNAMENT [Grand Bahama Island]
One of several high rolling black jack tournaments taking
place at the Casino at Bahamia. First place winners take
home a purse of between $10,000 and $15,000. (242)350-7068.
www.bahamia.com
|
| 14th
- July |
NATIONAL
POWER LIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS [Nassau/Paradise Island]
A battle of the strong in eleven categories. 10:00am, C.I.
Gibson Sr. High Gym. Contact Rex Burnside, (242)393-8165.
|
| Date
- TBD July |
OCEAN
CABIN’S 11th ANNUAL BEER FESTIVA L [Exuma]
In celebration of the balmy, crystal clear, star lit nights
of the full moon, Farmers Cay residents throw an all night
party, from moonrise to dawn. Lots of fun, pizza and beer
galore. Ocean Cabin Restaurant & Bar. Contact:
Terry Bain, (242) 355-4006/2093; E-mail: oceancbn@batelnet.bs.
|
| 25th
- 29th July |
BAHAMAS
SUMMER BOATING FLING/FLOTILLA [Grand Bahama Island]
To Port Lucaya
|
| 27th
- July |
PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE
TEA PARTY [Nassau/Paradise Island]
|
| 25th
- 28th July |
ABACO
BEACH RESORT & BOAT HARBOUR FAMILY TOUNAMANT
[Abaco]
A fun family fishing tournament. Location: Abaco Beach Resort
& Boat Harbour Marina. For reservations, call (242) 367-2158;
email: abrandbh@batelnet.bs. |
