Posted by WhatsOnBahamas on August 03, 2001 at 13:57:55:
August is here and the heat is on! August 1st marks the beginning of the
Bahamian crawfish or lobster season, so if you're visiting this month be
sure to try our local delicacy in any of our great restaurants. This month
also features the Cat Island Regatta and the Great Abaco Beach Resort
Triathlon. Get out there and have some fun!
Calendar of Events August 2001
AUGUST 2 - 6
CAT ISLAND REGATTA
[Cat Island]
Native sloop racing comes to New Bight, Cat Island in a long festive weekend
of cultural events. For more information tel. (242) 394-0445.
AUGUST 3 6
HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
[Abaco]
Location: Moorešs Island.
AUGUST 4 - 14
FOX HILL FESTIVAL
[Nassau/Paradise Island]
Historic Fox Hill Village celebrates Emancipation with two weeks of
festivities, culminating on August 14 with Fox Hill Day.
AUGUST 5 - 9
FAMILY FISHING TOURNAMENT
[Bimini]
This event will be a fun, family four-day fishing tournament, which include
children under-18. Location: Bimini Big Game Fishing Club & Marina. For more
information tel. 1-800-737-1007 or (242) 347-3391/3.
www.bimini-big-game-club.com
AUGUST 6
EMANCIPATION DAY
[The Islands of The Bahamas]
A public holiday. The first Monday in August commemorates the emancipation
of slavery in 1834. In Nassau, Fox Hill Village is the focus of Emancipation
festivities. Here, an early morning Junkanoo festival takes place at 1:00
am, followed by afternoon of cook-outs) (sale of native foods) and cultural
events. For more information, tel. Mr. Rahming at (242) 326-7177.
AUGUST 6 - 10
51ST ANNUAL BIMINI NATIVE FISHIING TOURNAMENT
[Bimini]
Location: Bimini Blue Water Resort. For reservations & information tel.
Bimini General Store at (242) 347-3359.
AUGUST 10
KIDS SUMMER ED-VENTURE PROGRAM ENDS
[Grand Bahama Island]
Location: Garden of the Groves. There will be camping out, storytelling,
roasted hot dogs and marshmallows. For more information tel. (242) 373-5668;
fax 373-2177.
AUGUST 11
ANNUAL BERNIE BUTLER BASRA SWIM RACE
[Grand Bahama Island]
Health enthusiasts of all ages compete in the annual two-mile swim race at
the Lucayan Beach. For more information tel. (242) 352-9246 or (242)
477-8541.E-mail: jamie@freeportskiff.com.
AUGUST 15 - 19 & 22 - 26
BAHAMAS SUMMER BOATING FLING/FLOTILLA
[Bimini]
A must for boating enthusiasts & yachtsmen cruising to The Bahamas for the
first time. Make the crossing from Florida to The Bahamas in the company of
a flotilla of boats guided by a lead boat. For more information tel.1-
(800)- 327-7678. Email: emiller@bahamas.com.
AUGUST 31
PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE TEA PARTY
[Nassau/Paradise Island]
For a delightful afternoon of tea, entertainment, and good company, join
guest at Government House Ballroom between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. For
reservations, contact the People-to-People Unit at the Ministry of Tourism,
tel. (242) 326-5371.
AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 2
8th ANNUAL GREAT ABACO TRIATHLON
[Abaco]
A festive sporting weekend draws over 200 international sports enthusiasts.
Athletes test their mettle in a 0.5 mile swim/15 mile bike/3 mile run.
Location: Abaco Beach Resort. For more information tel: 367-2158 or contact
Exclusive Sports Marketing at (561) 241-3801.