Event· Acklins Island· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands
Acklins Cascarilla Heritage Festival
22° 25.9′ N · 73° 58.8′ W · approximate
A newer cultural festival celebrating Acklins' cascarilla bark (the bitter in Campari), with Bahamian bands, the Acklins combined choir, fashion shows, maypole plaiting, cooking demonstrations and island tours.
Practical
Position is the Spring Point locality node in OpenStreetMap; held at King Eric Regatta Park, Spring Point. The only dated listing is 28 May–1 June 2020 (contact Pat Hanna Cleare, 242-557-2176); check whether it still runs before planning. Tours offered included Portland plantation ruins and fishing trips.
Best for
Acklins culture and cascarilla history
Season
Late May–early June (2020 listing); confirm
Nearby
- Acklins fuel (Spring Point and Snug Corner)Right here
- Acklins Island Regatta (Spring Point)Right here
- Cascarilla bark harvestRight here
- Independence Day celebrations (Crooked Island and Acklins)Right here
- McKinney's Grocery (Spring Point)Right here
- Nai's Guest House and Restaurant (Spring Point)Right here
- Propane refills (Crooked Island and Acklins)Right here
- Spring Point Community Clinic (Acklins)Right here