Event· Exuma Cays
Bahamian Music and Heritage Festival, George Town
23° 30.8′ N · 75° 45.8′ W
The one big shoreside event that reliably falls in March — a two-day Ministry of Tourism cultural festival on the George Town waterfront with rake-and-scrape and gospel bands, Junkanoo rushes, fire dancing, Bahamian food stalls and craft demonstrations.
Practical
VERIFIED: 15-16 Mar 2024; 14-15 Mar 2025; 13-14 Mar 2026. PATTERN: the Friday and Saturday of the second full weekend of March. 2027 dates not announced — expect approximately 12-13 Mar 2027. Free or low-cost entry historically. Walking distance from the George Town dinghy dock. Exuma Tourist Office (242) 336-2457.
Best for
The one big March cultural night
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