Festivals and Holidays

Barbados is not just a place of sun and sea, but it is also the site of several festivals and festivities of different cultures. It is one of the lists of Barbados culture, customs, and etiquette. Why not take some time to have fun and explore what Barbados has to offer when you make travel plans to this lovely island? During your visit, be sure to look into any festivals that may be going on. You wouldn't want to miss the chance to see this island's diverse culture and learn more about its fascinating customs.

• Barbados Horticultural Society's Annual Show: A refuge for nature enthusiasts, this yearly exhibition of the most exquisite and unusual flora that Barbados and the other Caribbean islands have to offer takes place at Balls Plantation in the parish of Christ Church. The Society makes use of this venue to display its multi-award winning horticulture and floral design skills.
• Holetown Festival: The first documented colony in Barbados was called Holetown, and it was founded on the West Coast in 1627 by British sailors. Every year in February, the Holetown Festival, a week-long festival, is held to remember this momentous occasion. The parades, dancers, live music, arts and crafts stalls, and of course the delectable Bajan cuisine are all highlights of this celebration. Be sure to take part in this vibrant and enjoyable event if you are in Barbados at this time.
• National Independence Festival of the Creative Arts (NIFCA): This event, also known as NIFCA, was introduced for the first time as part of the island's Independence Day celebrations in 1973. NIFCA is an exhibition of Bajan artistic talent that takes place during the month of November and includes dance, drama/speech, music, literary arts, culinary arts, visual arts & crafts, and photography. Following the spellbinding exhibits and performances, the festival comes to a close with a banquet where the winners are announced.
• Barbados Food, Wine & Rum Festival Barbados Food Wine Rum: This festival, which takes place throughout several intriguing locations in Barbados for one weekend in November, draws not just the top local chefs and mixologists but also other industry professionals from all over the world. This celebration, which debuted in 2010, currently draws more than 10,000 residents and tourists. Visitors get the chance to let their taste buds wander as they try delectable foods, excellent wines, and amazing rum.
• Barbados Independence Day: Here in Barbados, November 30th is observed as Independence Day every year. Ever since Barbados won its independence from Britain in 1966, this day has been honored. Throughout the whole month of November, the nation commemorates this momentous milestone with sporting events, street fairs, cultural activities, and religious services.