1 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006 THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE EDITION 1 ABACO FREQUENT CONTACTS Abaco Tourist Office (ATO) T: 1-242-367-3067 F: 1-242-367-3068. Abaco Beach Resort (ABR) T: 1-242-367-2158. F: 1-242-367-4154. W: www.abacoresort.com Green Turtle Cay Club (GTCC) T: 1-242-365-4271. F: 1-242-365-4272. W:www.greenturtleclub.com The Barefoot Man in concert at Nippers Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & M\. (TCHR&M\) T: 1-242-365-8535. E: [email protected] learn rope-making & quilting. Dinghy races, W: www.treasurecay.com. maypole and historical tours & talks. Held in Jarrette Park near the museum. 10am-1:30pm. Special thanks to Kathy Ralph for details T: Candice Keys, 1-242-366-0177 or Jeritzan Outten Ministry ATO: T: 242-367-3067 ON-GOING EVENTS • Mar 5: The “Barefoot Man” Concert at Nippers Sundays: Nipper’s Pig Roast Beach Bash on Beach Bar & Grill, Guana Cay. This concert of Guana Cay. W: www.nippersbar.com humorous calypso & soca draws huge, fun- loving crowds. W: www.barefootman.com or [ DECEMBER 2005 - ABACO ] www.nippersbar.com. T: 1-242-365-5143. • Dec 1-4: Abaco Bridal Extravaganza T: ATO • Mar TBA: Artist Luncheon. Local artists and • Dec 10: Annual Abaco Christmas Festival in others celebrated artists from the Bahamas. Memorial Plaza, Marsh Harbour. T: ATO. Open to the public. 11 am-3 pm. Abaco Inn, • Dec 17: Junior Junkanoo, Marsh Harbour. Hope Town. Ms. Wilma Kemp T: 1-242-366-0133. • Dec 26: Annual Junkanoo Parade, Marsh Hbr. • Mar TBA: Abaco Inn Annual Wine Tasting. • Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Party at Nippers Beach 5:00 pm. Abaco Inn, Hope Town, Elbow Cay. Bar & Grill, Guana Cay. www.nippersbar.com By invitation. Sponsored by Bristol Cellars. Call: 1-242-366-0133. Ms. Wilma Kemp [ JANUARY 2006 - ABACO ] W: www.abacoinn.com. E: [email protected]. • Jan 1: Green Turtle Cay’s New Years Day Junkanoo Parade [ APRIL 2006 - ABACO ] • Jan 5-8: Science Alliance organised by Friends • Apr 1: Reef Ball fundraiser for Friends of The of The Environment. Researchers present Environment. In Marsh Harbour. Venue: TBA. papers & lectures on fascinating topics such as T: Lory Kenyon: 1-242-366-0282. ancient crocodile bones found in blue holes; • Apr TBA: Cedar Harbour Home-Coming beach erosion; dolphins; turtles; tree rings. Festival. Cedar Harbour Park, Abaco. At New Vision Ministries, Marsh Harbour. • Apr TBA: Grand Cay Home-Coming Festival. T: Anita Knowles: 1-242-367-2721. • Apr TBA: St. Martin’s Easter Monday Picnic. • Jan 11-14: 2nd Leg of The Bahamas 2005-2006 Oeisha’s Beach Cabana, Sandy Point, Abaco. Wahoo Tournament at Treasure Cay Hotel • Apr 5-8: 3rd Annual White Marlin Open. In Resort & Marina. Call: TCHR&M 2006 at the Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & • Jan 27-29: Abaco Arts Festival at Abaco Beach Marina. T: 1-954-920-7877. Resort. Famous Bahamian painters invited. E: [email protected] W: www.bahamaswhitemarlinopen.com [ MARCH 2006 - ABACO ] • Apr 16: Nipper’s Easter Sunday Easter Egg • Mar 3: Hope Town’s Annual Heritage Day, run Hunt on the reef! Snorkel on the reef for eggs by the Historical Society. Dress like loyalists, loaded with prizes. 2 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006 EDITION 1 THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE W: www.nippersbar.com. T: 1-242-365-5143. Festival. Alternates every other week between • Apr TBA: Sea Spray Fishing Tournament. Marsh Harbour & Treasure Cay. Music, food, Sea Spray Resort, White Sound, Elbow Cay. dancing, junkanoo and live bands. 6 or 7 pm. T: 1-242-366-0065. F: 1-242-366-0383. Tel: ATO. E: [email protected]. W: seasprayresort.com • Jun TBA: All Abaco Regatta. New group from • Apr 17-22: 1st Leg of the Bahamas Billfish Hope Town plans a new regatta in June. Championships (BBC) Marsh Harbour T: 1-242-367-3067. Championship at Abaco Beach Resort and Boat • July TBA: Round the Great Turtle Race. 7th Harbour Marina. T: BBC: 1-954-920-5577 annual “Round the Great Turtle Race” for the \F: 1-954-925-1033, E: [email protected] 2005 Bahama Cup Trophy. Fun-style regatta for W: www.bahamasbillfish.com. all types of local & visiting sailing vessels. Abaco Beach Resort or Boat Harbour Marina T: 1-242-365-4271. W: www.greenturtleclub.com. T: 1-242-367-2736 or E: [email protected] • Apr TBA: Abaco Anglers Fishing Tournament. [ JULY 2006 - ABACO ] Hope Town, Abaco. • July TBA: Pirates Fun & Sun Beach Blast at • Apr 26-29: Annual Marine Max Hatteras Nippers. Dress up in pirate garb and win from Billfish Invitational. T: ABR. a treasure chest of prizes. Fireworks and bonfires.W: www.nippersbar.com [ MAY 2006 - ABACO ] E: [email protected] T: 1-242-365-5143. • Apr 17-32: Boat Harbour Billfish Blast • Jul TBA: Treasure Cay Fly-In. (Billfish Tourney). T: ABR. T: Greg Rolle 1-800-32- SPORTS/ 776787. • May (month long): Green Turtle Cay Spring • Jul TBA: On several weekends. Goombay Arts Festival Alton Lowe Spring Art Exhibition. Summer Festival. T: ATO. Albert Lowe Museum, New Plymouth, Green • Jul 4-11: Regatta Time In Abaco, (31st Annual). Turtle Cay. T: 1-242-365-4094. Some 60-70 sailing yachts from the US and • May 9-13: Bertram Hatteras Shootout (Billfish Bahamas enjoy five days of of races and Tourney) at Abaco Beach Resort/Boat Harbour parties, hopping from island to island. • May 18-21: Roscioli Donzi Yachts Rendezvous T: Dave & Kathy Ralph 1-242-367-2677 at Abaco Beach Resort/Boat Harbour Marina. E: [email protected]. W: www.rtia.net • May TBA: Annual Island Roots Heritage • Jul TBA: Cooper’s Town & Fire Road Heritage Festival. New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay. Festival. Cooper’s Town, Abaco. Major and popular festival & cultural event • Jul TBA: Bahamas Independence Celebrations T: 1-242-367-3067. with events held in several locations throughout Abaco and on the cays. T: ATO [ JUNE 2006 - ABACO ] • Jun TBA: Little Abaco Homecoming. [ AUGUST 2006 - ABACO ] Fox Town, Abaco. T: ATO. • Aug 5-8: Moore’s Island Home-Coming. • Jun TBA: Sandy Point Home-Coming & • Aug 5-8: Black Wood Home-Coming. Mini Regatta, Class “C” Boat race. T: ATO. • Aug 12 & 26: Goombay Summer Festival. • Jun 4-9: 4th Leg of Bahamas Billfish Marsh Harbour. T: ATO. Championships held at Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina. T: TCHR&M. [ SEPTEMBER 2006 - ABACO ] • Jun 11-16: 23rd Annual Treasure Cay Billfish • Sept 1-4: Marsh Harbour Fly-In. Championship. Treasure Cay Beach Resort. T: Greg Rolle E: [email protected]. T: TCHR&M or: 1-954-525-7711 • Sept TBA: Great Abaco Triathlon. W: www.treasurecay.com T: Mr. J. Cesarz at Exclusive Sports Marketing: • June 18-23: 5th and Final Leg of Bahamas 1-561-241-3801 (Ext. 112). Billfish Championships at Abaco Beach W: www.exclusivesports.com. Resort/Boat Harbour Marina. T: ABR • Sept TBA: All Abaco Sailing Regatta. • Jun, July & Aug TBA: Goombay Summer T: 1-242-367-2344. 3 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006 THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE EDITION 1 [ OCTOBER - ABACO ] • Oct 8-10: Green Turtle Cay Fly-In. T: Greg Rolle 1-800-32-SPORTS/ 776787. E: [email protected]. • Oct TBA: Hope Town Swim Races in the new pool. T: Carie Cash: 1-242-366-0569. [ NOVEMBER 2006 - ABACO ] • Nov 5: Guy Fawkes Day. Green Turtle Cay. • Nov TBA: Hope Town Box Car Derby to raise funds for sports facilities. [ DECEMBER 2006 - ABACO ] (see listing for December 2005 for events) • Apr TBA: Mastic Point Home-Coming. T: Floyd Newton: 1-242-329-4478 • Apr TBA: Going Back to The Island. Beauty ANDROS pageant, Easter egg hunt, jackstones,hop- scotch, open air-gospel concert and native FREQUENT CONTACTS food. T: Sharon Henfield: 1-242-369-1688. ATO = Andros Tourist Office: 1-242-368-2286. • Apr TBA: St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Bazaar Queen’s Park, Fresh Creek. T: 1-242-368-25114. ON-GOING EVENTS • Apr TBA: St Margaret’s Anglican Parish Between Jan 12 - May 25 and Sept 7 - Dec 14: Bazaar, Nicholl’s Town. T: 1-242-329-2308. Andros Nights: locals gather for native food, music and dancing. Queen’s Park, Fresh Creek. [ MAY 2006 - ANDROS ] Saturdays: Lighthouse Beach Club Night with • May TBA: Autec’s Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. Live Rake n Scrape at the Lighthouse & Marina Sponsored by the AUTEC Company at the US T:1-242-368-2305 thru 7. Naval Base. Food, music and ceramics. Passes required 3 days in advance to attend. [ DECEMBER 2005 - ANDROS ] 10 am-2 pm. T: 1-242-368-2188 ext. 6270. • Dec 26 - Boxing Day Holiday (observed on • May TBA: Mangrove Cay Homecoming & Dec 27) Junkanoo Parade in Nicholl’s Town, Regatta. Highlights are the Spring Sailing & North Andros. T: ATO. Mother’s Day Church Service. T: Ruston Moxey: 1-242-369-0131. [ FEBRUARY 2006 - ANDROS ] • May TBA: Annual Junior Achievement Fair Valentine’s Dinner at the Lighthouse Club, T: ATO: 1-242-369-1688. Andros Town. T: 1-242-368-2286. [ JUNE 2006 - ANDROS ] [ MARCH 2006 - ANDROS ] • Jun 9-12: All Andros Crab Fest. The most • Mar 10: Winter Residents’ Reception at popular & unique Androsian event that draws International Square, North Andros. people and VIP’s from all over the Bahamas. T: Yvette Treco: 1-242-329-2602. Live bands & dancing. At Queen’s Park, Fresh • Mar 11 & 25: Nicholl’s Town Music, Arts & Creek. T: ATO: 1-242-368-2286. Crafts Festival. At Seaview Park waterfront, E: [email protected]. 10 am-5 pm. T: Clara Evans: 1-242-0329-2452. • Jun 27 to Sept 5: Goombay Festival for Andros & Berry Islands, Queen’s Park, Fresh Creek.