Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2017 | Page 61
Events
APRIL 8
Run Dirty, Bahamahealth Mud Run
This event includes a 5 mile run with more
than 20 obstacles throughout the race. It
is focused on encouraging healthy living,
vibrant exercise, team comradery and group
participation. www.bahamahealth.com
APRIL
Bahamas Billfish Tournaments
Four competitions, taking place at four
different venues and times:
Chub Cay Championship
April 5th - 8th, 2017
The Abaco Beach White Marlin Tournament
April 19th - 24th, 2017
3rd Annual White Marlin Smackdown
April 24th - 26th, 2017
Guana Cay Championship
April 26th - 29th, 2017
MAY 31 - JUNE 3
Long Island Regatta
This is the second largest sailboat
competition in The Bahamas. Anyone can
participate. There is lots to eat and drink,
including tasty native mutton dishes, plus a
kids’ corner, games for the entire family and
performances by local bands.
JUNE 1 - JUNE 5
Eleuthera Pineapple Festival
This is an annual festival which celebrates the
tradition of pineapple farming in Eleuthera,
and honors the pineapple farmers for their
outstanding contributions to the community.
Participate in pineapple-themed activities,
such as a pineapple eating contest, pineapple
cooking contest, old time pineapple crazy
sports, 40-mile pineapple cycling classic, a
triathlon, plaiting of the pineapple pole, Little
Miss Pineapple Pageant, non-stop pineapple
party time with live entertainme nt, beverage
treats, and much more.
www.bahamas.com
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