Barbados Food & Rum Festival

The Barbados Food & Rum Festival, held in mid-October, is the most well-known event in terms of food. International professionals join local chefs and mixologists to celebrate the best of Bajan cuisine and rum.

The week-long food festival includes cook-offs, food and rum pairings, mixology demos, and 5-star meals served in top restaurants across numerous venues. The festival concludes with a beach party on Barbados' west coast and gourmet dinner at Tides, one of the island's greatest restaurants.

The Barbados Food & Rum Festival has given rise to a range of events, or better yet, food and beverage experiences, aimed at tantalizing the taste buds while also stimulating the other senses. Experience a sophisticated, high-quality, upscale culinary art event with acclaimed worldwide and local chefs, wine experts, and mixologists.

Date: Mid-October