Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2018 | Page 92
Events
THE BAHAMAS
JULY 1
All Eleuthera Regatta
POPULATION
SIZE
382, 000 (2013) 13,940 sq. kilometers
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CAPITAL CITY
English
CURRENCY
Bahamian Dollar
(1 US dollar equals 1.00 Bahamian Dollar)
Domestic and international visitors converge
on Eleuthera for competition among Class A,
B, and C Class sailing sloops, cultural shows,
live band performances, food and drinks.
JULY - AUGUST 31
Nassau
Junkanoo Summer Festival
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
Costumed dancers, drum beats, a street
festival, every Saturday during the month of
July and August. This festival sees groups of
Junkanoos parading through the streets in a
colourful parade which dates back to the days
of slavery. Click here for more information.
240 C / 750 F
JULY 20 -21
Fishermen’s Fest
On Eleuthera and Harbour Island, enjoy two
days of fun fishing tournaments, delicious
food and drinks, live entertainment, games,
vendors selling locally made shell jewelry and
a fireworks display to end the event.
August 4 - 5
Lobster Fest & Lion Fish Derby
On The Berry Islands, this is a celebration of
the opening of the national Lobster Season
which includes a hunt for the invasive Lion
Fish. On day one, prizes will be awarded for
the largest lobster and most lion fish caught.
Enjoy a variety of lobster entrees, a lobster
culinary competition, music and games
Click here for a list of more events.
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