The Eleuthera Pineapple Festival

In the first week of June, Gregory Town on the island of Eleuthera comes to life with this festival. The celebrations take place over four days. The event was first held in Gregory Town in 1988 by the local tourist office. The pineapple is the Bahamians' symbol of welcome. The symbolism of the pineapple comes from a long heritage of Northern seafaring commanders. When the captains returned home, they would set a pineapple on their gatepost to announce their arrival.

The pineapple industry was booming at the time, with annual shipments exceeding 50,000 pineapples. Eleuthera pineapples kicked off the pineapple business in Jensen Beach, Florida. Every year, around 5000 people attend the pineapple festival. For many, it is an opportunity to spend a weekend at home with family.

Date: First week of June