Travel Reference
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS
New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade
The flamboyant music, dancing and costumes of Boxing Day's Junkanoo are publicly
judged and awarded, with much crowd support and hollering.
Bahamas Wahoo Challenge
Season-opening tournament for this celebrated national competition starts in January from
Port Lucaya Marina.
Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament
This long-running fishing tourney brings the world's biggest big game hunters to town.
Held in March.
Sailing Regatta
In June, a huge three days full of self-made boats, racing, and much hollering and onshore
partying.
Junkanoo Summer Festival
Held at Taino Beach in July, where Junkanoo shacks compete for the Best Music title.
McLean's Town Conch Cracking Festival
Watch the conch shells fly at this don't-miss October event, which includes a category for
tourists.
Grand Bahama Conchman Triathlon
(
www.conchman.com
)
November sees amateur athletes tested to the limit with a ½-mile
swim, 20-mile bike ride, and 3½-mile run. Exhausted just reading about this one? Then just
watch with a coconut ice cream and put your feet up.
Junkanoo Boxing Day Parade
A highlight of the December social calendar, the parade kicks off at 5am with costumed
revelers and a cacophony of sounds. The build up to this starts the January before, with
practices downtown near the post office.
SLEEPING
Grand Bahama has long been one of the country's most affordable islands, and great deals
are always easy to come by, especially online. Condo or cottage rentals can be a good
budget option, especially for families and long-term stays. Units generally rent from $85/
