Eleuthera is the friendliest place on Earth and attending any sort of festival or homecoming is so much fun! Visitors are welcome…come enjoy the food, music and the welcoming nature of the people…we promise it will be one of your favorite Eleuthera memories. A calendar of events can be found here
Junkanoo
Traditionally held at Christmas and New Years, Junkanoo festivals are sometimes during the summer as well. The performers wear brightly colored costumes and the music is spectacular! If a Junkanoo is happening near you…go! You won’t ever forget it!
Generally Eleuthera’s events start late and last all night. No need to arrive early, except if you want to sample the various dishes from the food stalls.
Pineapple Festival in Gregory Town
Usually occurring the first week in June, this festival is not to be missed! Celebrating the famous Eleuthera pineapples, there is music, amazing food, Junkanoo performances, contests, more food, more pineapples, and a LOT of fun! We highly recommend this.
Eleuthera’s Homecoming Festivals
Homecomings are weekends of celebration in which Bahamians come back to their home towns from the two big Bahamian cities – Nassau and Freeport – and even from the United States.
Homecomings are celebrated at night in the center of the respective settlements. These very popular festivals with food stalls and live band performances attract hundreds of locals and visitors!
From North to South homecoming festivals are celebrated in the following settlements…
- The Bluff
- Lower Bogue
- Hatchet Bay
- James Cistern
- Governor’s Harbour
- Palmetto Point
- Savannah Sound
- Tarpum Bay
- Rock Sound
- Green Castle
- Wemyss Bight
All That Jazz Festival
Held during April, this festival is a benefit for the Haynes Library and features wonderful musicians and a number of festivities. Click here for more information.
Ride and Run for Hope
For cyclists and runners, this event can’t be beat. Held in March, it brings hundreds of people together to ride and run to benefit cancer charities. Click here for more information.
Regattas
Held in both Rock Sound and North Eleuthera, these annual sailing events are exciting for the whole family. Click here for more information.
