Year |
Month |
Day (s) |
Event Description |
Event Type |
2001 |
JANUARY |
01 |
REGIONAL CRICKET SERIES BEGINS
For further information contact the Barbados Cricket Association. Tel: (246) 436-1397 |
Cricket |
2001 |
JANUARY |
01 |
NEW YEAR'S DAY - NATIONAL HOLIDAY |
National Holiday |
2001 |
JANUARY |
03,10,17,24,31 |
NATIONAL TRUST OPEN HOUSE
Every Wednesday afternoon from 2.30 - 5.30 pm the Trust invites you to visit private homes of architectural or historical interest. Come spend an afternoon in some of the island's loveliest homes! For further information contact the Barbados National Trust Tel: (246) 436-9033 E-mail: natrust@sunbeach.net |
Open House |
2001 |
JANUARY |
07 |
HIKE BARBADOS: COVE BAY (MOONLIGHT)
|
Hike |
2001 |
JANUARY |
07,11,14 |
BARBADOS POLO CLUB EVENT
(JAMAICAN POLO TEAMS). For further information, contact Mr.Peter Hermant Tel: (246) 432-1802 |
Polo |
2001 |
JANUARY |
07,14,21 |
BARBADOS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL OPEN GARDENS PROGRAMME
Local horticultural enthusiasts display their gardens from 2:00pm - 6:00pm. For further information please call The Barbados Horticultural Society. Tel: (246) 428-5889 |
Flowershows |
2001 |
JANUARY |
08 |
PAINT IT JAZZ: OLETA ADAMS: 8:00PM: HERITAGE PARK
|
Jazz |
2001 |
JANUARY |
09 |
PAINT IT JAZZ: DAN SIEGEL: 8:00PM: SUNBURY HOUSE
|
Jazz |
2001 |
JANUARY |
10 |
PAINT IT JAZZ: JEFFREY OSBORNE: 8:00PM: SIR GARFIELD SOBERS SPORTS COMPLEX
|
Jazz |
2001 |
JANUARY |
11 |
PAINT IT JAZZ: DAVID BENOIT: 8:00PM: ROYAL WESTMORELAND
|
Jazz |
| 2001 |
JANUARY |
12 |
PAINT IT JAZZ: DAVE KOZ: 8:00PM: HERITAGE PARK
|
Jazz |
2001 |
JANUARY |
13 |
PAINT IT JAZZ: BRENDA RUSSELL, EARL KLUGH, CHUCHO VALDÉS & IRAKERE: 12:00PM: FARLEY HILL
|
Jazz |
2001 |
JANUARY |
14 |
HIKE BARBADOS: ST.THOMAS POST OFFICE
|
Hike |
2001 |
JANUARY |
14 |
PAINT IT JAZZ: CHAKA KHAN: 8:00PM: SIR GARFIELD SOBERS SPORTS COMPLEX
|
Jazz |
2001 |
JANUARY |
15 |
AFRICAN RENAISSANCE DANCE FESTIVAL BEGINS
For further information contact Ms.Wendy Green Tel (246) 425-0940 |
Dance |
2001 |
JANUARY |
21 |
ERROL BARROW DAY - NATIONAL HOLIDAY |
National Holiday |
2001 |
JANUARY |
21 |
HIKE BARBADOS: CODRINGTON COLLEGE
|
Hike |
2001 |
JANUARY |
26 |
HOLETOWN SYMPHONY FOR STEEL ORCHESTRA AND ORGAN
Second rendition for modern classical composition for steelpan and organ to be presented by the Holetown Harmonies Steel Orchestra of Barbados at Royal Westmoreland. For further information contact Mr.Morris Greenidge Tel: (246) 424-6830 |
Steelpan/Organ |
2001 |
JANUARY |
26,27 |
FIRST CARIBBEAN & LATIN AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
|
Business |
2001 |
JANUARY |
27,28 |
BARBADOS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW
An exciting variety of exotic flowers and plants on display. Members of regional Horticultural Societies are invited to participate. Entertainment provided by the well-known Royal Barbados Police Band. Fun for the entire family. Venue: Balls, Plantation, Christ Church |
Flower Shows |
2001 |
JANUARY |
28 |
HIKE BARBADOS: FOUL BAY
|
Hike |
2001 |
JANUARY |
28 |
BARBADOS POLO CLUB EVENT
(USA POLO TEAMS). For further information, contact Mr.Peter Hermant Tel: (246) 432-1802 |
Polo |
2001 |
JANUARY |
TBA |
BARBADOS WINDSURFING WORLD CUP
For further information contact Mr. Andrew Lewis, Barbados Windsurfing Association |
Windsurfing |
2001 |
FEBRUARY |
01,04 |
BARBADOS POLO CLUB EVENT
(USA POLO TEAMS). For further information, contact Mr.Peter Hermant Tel: (246) 432-1802 |
Polo |
2001 |
FEBRUARY |
04 |
HIKE BARBADOS: BARCLAYS PARK (MOONLIGHT)
|
Hike |
2001 |
FEBRUARY |
04,11 |
BARBADOS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL OPEN GARDENS PROGRAMME
Local horticultural enthusiasts display their gardens from 2:00pm - 6:00pm. For further information please call The Barbados Horticultural Society. Tel: (246) 428-5889 |
Flowershows |
2001 |
FEBRUARY |
07,14,21,28 |
NATIONAL TRUST OPEN HOUSE
Every Wednesday afternoon from 2.30 - 5.30 pm the Trust invites you to visit private homes of architectural or historical interest. Come spend an afternoon in some of the island's loveliest homes! For further information contact the Barbados National Trust Tel: (246) 436-9033 E-mail: natrust@sunbeach.net |
Open House |
2001 |
FEBRUARY |
11 |
HIKE BARBADOS: HOLETOWN
|
Hike |
2001 |
FEBRUARY |
18 |
HIKE BARBADOS: POOL PLANTATION
|
Hike |
2001 |
FEBRUARY |
18 |
HOLETOWN FESTIVAL BEGINS
This festival commemorates the landing of the first settlers to Barbados at Holetown, St. James in February 1627. Highlights include street fairs, the Royal Barbados Police Band Concert, a musical Festival in the historic Parish Church, and a Beauty Show. The Festival is now in its 25th year. For further information, contact: Alfred Pragnell, Tel: (246) 435-6264. |
Street Fairs |
2001 |
FEBRUARY |
25 |
BARBADOS POLO CLUB EVENT
(CHESHIRE POLO TEAMS). For further information, contact Mr.Peter Hermant Tel: (246) 432-1802 |
Polo |
2001 |
FEBRUARY |
25 |
HIKE BARBADOS: INDIAN GROUND PLAYING FIELD
|
Hike |
2001 |
MARCH |
01,04 |
BARBADOS POLO CLUB EVENT
(CHESHIRE POLO TEAMS). For further information, contact Mr.Peter Hermant Tel: (246) 432-1802 |
Polo |
2001 |
MARCH |
03 |
THE BARBADOS GOLD CUP (SANDY LANE)
The running of this prestigious event brings together top class horses from Barbados, Martinique and Trinidad & Tobago. The venue for this nine-furlong invitational race is the historic Garrison Savannah. |
Horseracing |
2001 |
MARCH |
04 |
HIKE BARBADOS: SPRING HALL OLD SUGAR FACTORY (MOONLIGHT)
|
Hike |
2001 |
MARCH |
07,14,21,28 |
NATIONAL TRUST OPEN HOUSE
Every Wednesday afternoon from 2.30 - 5.30 pm the Trust invites you to visit private homes of architectural or historical interest. Come spend an afternoon in some of the island's loveliest homes! For further information contact the Barbados National Trust Tel: (246) 436-9033 E-mail: natrust@sunbeach.net |
Open House |
2001 |
MARCH |
11 |
HIKE BARBADOS; TURNERS HALL OLD PLANTATION YARD
|
Hike |
2001 |
MARCH |
13 |
HOLDERS OPERA SEASON: THE SPIRIT OF DJANGO
|
Opera |
2001 |
MARCH |
15 |
HOLDERS OPERA SEASON: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE
|
Opera |
2001 |
MARCH |
16 |
THE MAX ADDA PARAMEDIC TRUST CHARITY EVENING
|
Opera |
2001 |
MARCH |
17 |
HOLDERS OPERA SEASON: GOOD VIBRATIONS
|
Opera |
2001 |
MARCH |
18 |
HIKE BARBADOS: RAGGED POINT LIGHTHOUSE
|
Hike |
2001 |
MARCH |
20 |
WHEN THE FAT LADY SINGS - KIT AND THE WIDOW
|
Opera |
2001 |
MARCH |
22,26 |
HOLDERS OPERA SEASON: RIGOLETTO
|
Opera |
2001 |
MARCH |
24 |
THE ROMANTICS - ORCHESTRAL EVENING
|
Opera |
2001 |
MARCH |
24,25,26 |
CRICKET: 3-DAY MATCH VS SOUTH AFRICA
|
Cricket |
2001 |
MARCH |
25 |
HIKE BARBADOS: CASTLE PLANTATION
|
Hike |
2001 |
MARCH |
28 |
HOLDERS OPERA SEASON: THE BAJAN-CANADIAN CONNECTION
|
Opera |
2001 |
MARCH |
29,30,31 |
3RD TEST MATCH VS SA
|
Cricket |
2001 |
MARCH |
31 |
SIR TIM RICE PRESENTS THE GREAT MUSICALS
|
Opera |
2001 |
APRIL |
01 |
HIKE BARBADOS: HACKLETON'S CLIFF
|
Hike |
2001 |
APRIL |
01,02 |
3RD TEST MATCH VS SA
|
Cricket |
2001 |
APRIL |
08 |
HIKE BARBADOS: HEYWOODS BEACH (MOONLIGHT)
|
Hike |
2001 |
APRIL |
13 |
GOOD FRIDAY - NATIONAL HOLIDAY |
National Holiday |
2001 |
APRIL |
14,15,16 |
OISTINS FISH FESTIVAL
Oistins Fish Festival celebrates the life and contribution made by this fishing town to the overall development of the island. The programme includes fishing, boat racing, fish boning competitions, a Coast Guard Exhibition, food stalls, arts and crafts, dancing, singing and road races. For further information, contact Mr.Dan Carter Tel: (246) 427-3272 |
Festival |
2001 |
APRIL |
15 |
HIKE BARBADOS: DISTRICT C POLICE STATION
|
Hike |
2001 |
APRIL |
15,19,22 |
BARBADOS POLO CLUB EVENT
(TOURING POLO TEAMS). For further information, contact Mr.Peter Hermant Tel: (246) 432-1802 |
Polo |
2001 |
APRIL |
16 |
EASTER MONDAY - NATIONAL HOLIDAY |
National Holiday |
2001 |
APRIL |
20,21,22 |
CARIFTA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
For further information contact The Aquatic Centre Tel: (246) 429-7946 |
Swimming |
2001 |
APRIL |
21,22,25 |
INTERNATIONAL DEEP SEA TOURNAMENT
|
Fishing |
2001 |
APRIL |
22 |
HIKE BARBADOS: HAGGATTS OLD SUGAR FACTORY
|
Hike |
2001 |
APRIL |
23 |
CONGALINE CARNIVAL BEGINS
De Congaline Carnival is a nine-day carnival. The Congaline Village is the heart and soul of De Congaline Carnival and provides a daily exhibition forum and marketplace for a myriad of free entertainment and local arts, crafts and culture. It is dubbed the "World's Greatest Street Party" as it culminates in a one-day T-shirt band parade. 2001 marks the eighth year the festival is being celebrated. For more information contact The National Cultural Foundation Tel: (246) 424-0909 |
Festival |
2001 |
APRIL |
28 |
NATIONAL HEROES DAY - NATIONAL HOLIDAY |
National Holiday |
2001 |
APRIL |
29 |
HIKE BARBADOS: LONG BEACH
|
Hike |
2001 |
MAY |
01 |
LABOUR DAY - NATIONAL HOLIDAY |
National Holiday |
2001 |
MAY |
06 |
HIKE BARBADOS: APES HILL (MOONLIGHT)
|
Hike |
2001 |
MAY |
09 |
5TH ODI VS SA
|
Cricket |
2001 |
MAY |
13 |
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EXTRAVAGANZA
This extravaganza is a major all-day public event where persons are encouraged and motivated to pursue activities, which would lead to healthy lefestyles. Venue Queen's Park. For further information contact Pamela Proverbs Tel: (246) 430-5409 |
- |
2001 |
MAY |
13 |
HIKE BARBADOS: BATH BEACH
|
Hike |
2001 |
MAY |
18 |
CELTIC FESTIVAL BEGINS
An annual celebration of culture as Celtic people from around the world visit Barbados for their annual gymanfa-ganu and other events including sports. For further information contact Ms. Ruth Williams Tel (246) 426-3387 |
Celtic |
2001 |
MAY |
20 |
HIKE BARBADOS: WILDLIFE RESERVE
|
Hike |
2001 |
MAY |
20 |
GOSPELFEST BEGINS
The Barbados Gospelfest held for the first time in 1993 has been scheduled for Whitsuntide weekend, the last weekend in May. It is an international festival and attracts major Gospel talent mainly from the USA, UK and the Caribbean. The festival targets the Christian communities across the globe and receives the support of the Gospel music industry in Barbados. For further information contact Adrian Agard Tel: (246) 426-5940 |
Gospel |
2001 |
MAY |
27 |
HIKE BARBADOS: GUN HILL SIGNAL STATION
|
Hike |
2001 |
MAY |
TBA |
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY SEVENS
For further information contact Mr. Jason Brewster Tel (246) 437-3836 |
Rugby |
2001 |
JUNE |
01,02,03 |
CARLISLE BAY WATER FESTIVAL
Seven different Water-sporting Associations converge on the beach in front of the Boat Yard to highlight their sport. For further information contact Mr. Alan Burke Tel: (246) 228-5117 |
Various |
2001 |
JUNE |
03 |
HIKE BARBADOS: SEARLES OLD SUGAR FACTORY (MOONLIGHT)
|
Hike |
2001 |
JUNE |
04 |
WHIT MONDAY - NATIONAL HOLIDAY |
National Holiday |
2001 |
JUNE |
1,2,3,4 |
BANKS INTERNATIONAL MASTERS FOOTBALL FESTIVAL
Over 35's veterans football tournament. For further information contact Paul Wright at (246) 428-1182 or G Trebble at (246) 435-6988, E-mail g.trebble@caribsurf.com. |
Football |
2001 |
JUNE |
10 |
HIKE BARBADOS: APPLEWAITHES PLANTATION
|
Hike |
2001 |
JUNE |
17 |
HIKE BARBADOS: INDIAN GROUND PLAYING FIELS
|
Hike |
2001 |
JUNE |
24 |
HIKE BARBADOS: BATHSHEBA COMMUNITY CENTRE
|
Hike |
2001 |
JUNE |
TBA |
HARRIS PAINTS REGATTA
|
Regatta |
2001 |
JULY |
01 |
HIKE BARBADOS: ROCK HALL PLANTATION (MOONLIGHT)
|
Hike |
2001 |
JULY |
07 |
SIR GARFIELD SOBERS CRICKET TOURNAMENT BEGINS
Named after the renowned Barbadian cricketer, this tournament is now into its fourteenth season and attracts local, regional and international school teams under nineteen (19) years of age. For further information contact The Sports Department, Barbados Tourism Authority Tel: (246) 427-2623 |
Cricket |
2001 |
JULY |
08 |
HIKE BARBADOS: COLLETON PLANTATION
|
Hike |
2001 |
JULY |
14 |
CROP OVER FESTIVAL BEGINS
The highlight of the Annual Cultural Calendar is the Crop Over Festival. This Festival originated on the sugar plantation as a means of celebrating the end of the sugar cane harvest season. The Crop Over Festival was reviewed in 1974 after a period of depression and involves community participation in fairs, concerts, cart parades and other cultural activities with an integral component being the Calypso Competition and crowning of the Calypso Monarch. For further information, contact the National Cultural Foundation, Tel (246) 424-0909 |
Calypso |
2001 |
JULY |
15 |
HIKE BARBADOS: HARRISON'S POINT
|
Hike |
2001 |
JULY |
22 |
HIKE BARBADOS: ANDREWS FACTORY
|
Hike |
2001 |
JULY |
29 |
HIKE BARBADOS: INDEPENDENCE SQUARE
|
Hike |
2001 |
JULY |
TBA |
NATION FUN RIDE
|
Bike Riding |
2001 |
AUGUST |
01 |
EMANCIPATION DAY - NATIONAL HOLIDAY |
National Holiday |
2001 |
AUGUST |
05 |
HIKE BARBADOS: CARRINGTON OLD SUGAR FACTORY
|
Hike |
2001 |
AUGUST |
06 |
KADOOMENT DAY - NATIONAL HOLIDAY |
National Holiday |
2001 |
AUGUST |
12 |
HIKE BARBADOS: PORTVALE SUGAR FACTORY
|
Hike |
2001 |
AUGUST |
19 |
HIKE BARBADOS: WINDSOR PLANTATION
|
Hike |
2001 |
AUGUST |
19,20,21,22,23, 24,25 |
BANKS HOCKEY FESTIVAL
Open to men's and women's Field Hockey Clubs from around the world. Event's venue now boasts a new Astroturf. For further information contact Mr. Will Alleyne Tel: (246) 426-7347 |
Hockey |
2001 |
AUGUST |
26 |
HIKE BARBADOS: BARCLAYS PARK
|
Hike |
2001 |
AUGUST |
TBA |
BARBADOS SECONDARY SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT
|
Soccer |
2001 |
AUGUST |
TBA |
CARIBBEAN AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
For further information contact Mr.Mervyn Holder Tel: (246) 428-8022 |
Golf |
2001 |
AUGUST |
TBA |
UNITED BARBADOS DERBY
|
Horseracing |
2001 |
SEPTEMBER |
02 |
HIKE BARBADOS: BULKELEY PLANTATION (MOONLIGHT)
|
Hike |
2001 |
SEPTEMBER |
