Event· Exuma Cays

Farmer's Cay 5 Fs Festival and other Exumas regattas

23° 57.8′ N · 76° 19.2′ W

A three-day settlement festival and Class C sloop regatta on a cay of about 55 people, built around the first Friday in February. The most cruiser-friendly small-settlement party in the central Exumas.

Practical

Thursday-Saturday of the first Friday in February. VERIFIED: 2025 = 6-8 Feb; 2026 = Thu 5 Feb. This is a FEBRUARY event and does not fall in a March cruise. Anchor in the bight north of the cay or take a slip at Farmer's Cay Yacht Club (242-355-4017, 8 slips — the fleet fills it). OTHER EXUMAS REGATTAS: Staniel Cay Cruising Regatta 1 January; Barraterre Festival early June; Rolleville Regatta 1 August; Black Point Regatta over the Emancipation weekend in early August.

Best for

Small-settlement Bahamian culture and cruiser racing