The Bahamas' live events scene centres on the extraordinary Junkanoo street festival (Boxing Day and New Year's Day), the Family Island Regatta — the Caribbean's most authentic sailing event — and a growing calendar of music festivals and sporting events.
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Family Island Regatta
The Caribbean's most authentic sailing festival
The Family Island Regatta is one of the Caribbean's most beloved and authentic sailing events — held in George Town, Great Exuma, every April since 1954. Unlike the glamorous yacht races of Antigua or St. Barths, the Family Island Regatta features traditional Bahamian wooden sloops, hand-built by local craftsmen and raced by Bahamian crews. The event is as much a cultural celebration as a sailing race — with Junkanoo music, Bahamian food, and the entire community of the Exumas coming together for a week of racing and festivity.
Event Highlights
- Traditional Bahamian wooden sloops — hand-built by local craftsmen
- George Town harbour as the race venue
- Authentic Bahamian culture — music, food, and community
- The most beautiful regatta setting in the Caribbean
- Racing classes for all sizes of traditional sloop
What to Do There
- Watch the racing from the George Town waterfront
- Explore the Exuma Cays by boat
- Swim with the pigs at Big Major Cay
- Try traditional Bahamian food at the regatta stalls
- Join the evening Junkanoo celebrations
Event Info
Next Event
Last week of April annually
Location
George Town, Great Exuma, Bahamas
Duration
5 days
Ticket Price
Free to watch from the shore
Travel Tips
- ·Fly from Nassau to George Town (35 minutes) or take a speedboat
- ·Book accommodation in George Town well in advance
- ·Combine with a Exuma Cays boat tour for the full experience
- ·The Bahamas is expensive — budget US$200–400/day
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