Event· Tobago· Windward Islands
Tobago Heritage Festival
11° 11.1′ N · 60° 44.1′ W · approximate
Tobago's biggest cultural festival: two to four weeks of village events celebrating the island's African and folk traditions, from Ole Time Weddings and folk fiestas to calypso and old-time carnival, ending with the Emancipation Day parade on August 1.
Practical
Position is Scarborough (approx); events move between villages around the island, including Charlotteville. 2026 ran July 16 to August 1, organized by the Tobago Festivals Commission (tobagofestivalscommission.com); 2025 opened with a thanksgiving service on July 1. Signature events: opening night, Ole Time Heritage Fair, Folk Fiesta, Heritage Calypso Monarch, Ole Time Carnival J'ouvert and Mas, the Ole Time Wedding re-enactment and the Emancipation Day parade. Goat races are also staged in July. Check the programme for which village hosts each night and take taxis.
Best for
Village culture and music in July
Season
Mid/late July to August 1
Nearby
- Scarborough Customs and Immigration0.2 NM away
- Scarborough Ferry Terminal0.2 NM away
- Scarborough Market0.2 NM away
- Tobago Repairs and Chandlery (none on island: use Chaguaramas)0.3 NM away
- Scarborough Harbour Anchorage0.4 NM away
- Fort King George (Scarborough)0.7 NM away
- Bacolet Bay Beach1.1 NM away
- Scarborough General Hospital1.1 NM away