Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2018 | Page 69

Events
OCTOBER 6 - 8
Coppice Festival, North Andros
A street festival that brings together the people
of Nicolls Town, as they celebrate one of the
oldest areas in the settlement. The street is
blocked off from one block to the other, as
vendors line the sides. There is great Bahamian
food, music, games, and entertainment.
OCTOBER 6 - 8
Mars Bay Conch Fest, South Andros
This annual festival showcases the history
and culture of “conching” in South Andros
and features a number of indigenous cultural
activities that emphasize the conch.
NOVEMBER 8 - 11
Wahoo Smackdown X
This is an annual tournament which draw
thousands of anglers to Bimini for this fun-
filled Wahoo fishing event.
NOV. to DEC.1
Bimini Wahoo Mayhem
With the tournament being held at the peak
of Wahoo season in one of the most prolific
Wahoo destinations in the world, teams across
the country and the Caribbean are drawn
to compete in this world class event. This
tournament has no boundaries, allowing teams
to fish in the richest areas of the Bahamas in
search of monster Wahoo. Click here for more.
DECEMBER 1
Abaco Christmas Festival
This very popular Festival takes place every
year on the first Saturday in December, kicking
off the holiday season in The Abacos. Activities
include early Christmas shopping at the Arts &
Crafts Bazaar; a Food Court filled with a variety
of Bahamian foods, pastries and beverages;
performances from Choirs, Quartets, Soloists,
Marching and Calypso Bands; a Dog Show
and more. The highlight of the evening is
the illustrious sounds of Junkanoo, with the
intoxicating beat of the goat skin drums and
costumes with a kaleidoscope of colors and
designs.
Click here for more Bahamian events
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