Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2017 | Page 75
Events in The Bahamas
OCTOBER 6 Run for Pompey This is a marathon honouring the slave, Pompey, who rallied other slaves to defy an order to be transferred to work on another island. Their wish was granted by the Governor and they were allowed to stay on their plantation in Exuma. Pompey was then considered to be a hero and this race, and its related fun activities, are now being held in his honour. OCTOBER 13 Mars Bay Conch Fest South Andros This is an annual festival which showcases the history and culture of “conching” in South Andros and features a number of indigenous cultural activities that emphasize the conch. There will also be lots of other local food and drinks, plus children’s games, activities and a Junkanoo Rush-out. NOVEMBER 9 - 12 Wahoo Smackdown IX This fun-filled and authentic Bahamian fishing tournament, led by longtime Bimini Big Game Club dockmaster, Captain Robbie Smith, has drawn thousands of anglers to the island since its inception. It has become an annual tradition for many, attracting a number of world-class anglers each year, who enjoy the sport of Wahoo fishing in the waters of Bimini. Click here to register. DECEMBER 14 - 17 Atlantis Crown Gymnastics Invitational This is the largest Gymnastics Competition in the Caribbean, and it will feature men’s and women’s gymnastics, plus trampoline and tumbling. Special guest will be three-time Olympic Champion, Svetlana Boginskaya. For more information, email: [email protected] Click here for a list of more events. Photo Credit: Katie Bordner