Events

This event is held to bring together families, friends, and visitors in one area to enjoy great food and entertainment.
Funds raised during the event assist with initiatives and other activities on the island.

A five(5) mile Fun Run/Walk will be held starting at the cork tree in James Cistern to the Governor's Harbour International Airport runway and back. This year is for bragging rights. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will be given. All proceeds are donated to the Cancer Society of Eleuthera Branch.

The Palmetto Point Homecoming is held during the week of the Whit Monday holiday. This event encourages people on the island to come out and enjoy good times with family and friends. This is also a great time to plan a vacation or family reunion.
The highlight of the event is the locally made floating bar. Individuals can swim up to the floating bar, sit, chill, and drink cold beverages while in the water.

There will be fun, food, live entertainment, and games for everyone.

Locals and visitors get the opportunity to enjoy a variety of dishes prepared using conch. This is also an enjoyable time for the locals and visitors to come out and enjoy the festivities. 

The Pineapple Festival is a yearly celebration in the Gregory Town, Eleuthera area. During this time descendants return home to visit relatives and friends that they haven't seen in a long time. This is a time when the pineapple farmers get a chance to see their great harvest on display in a variety of ways. This also demonstrates the determination of our local farmers to keep the pineapple crop growing on our island for generations to come.

The Bluff Homecoming is a happy time for family and friends. Everyone on the island can come out and enjoy themselves.
There will be live entertainment by various Bahamian artists and bands. Lots of native food and mixed drinks will be on sale.

There is something for everyone to enjoy!

The homecoming is a great way to welcome many domestic and international visitors during The Bahamas Independence week of celebrations.
There will be local performances, live entertainment by Bahamian artists, fun, food, and games for everyone.

This event is an annual tradition of hauling Jack fish. Activities include games, live entertainment, and local performances. 
There will be delicious native food, drinks, and desserts on sale.

This annual festival is designed to spotlight Spanish Wells' fishing industry and enhance the visitor experience with authentically Bahamian exhibits.  It features fun fishing tournaments; delicious food and drinks for purchase: seafood dishes like lobster thermidor, conch and rice, conch salad, conch fritters and fried fish, and local sweets such as homemade coconut ice cream, coconut pies, guava duff and more; live entertainment; games including hoopla and darts; and vendors will be offering locally made shell jewelry. The event culminates with a fireworks display.

The Tarpum Bay festival is a way to encourage descendants to come together and have an enjoyable time with family, friends, and visitors in the area. There will be live entertainment, junkanoo rush-outs, and delicious native dishes and items on sale. 

The descendants of Hatchet Bay Eleuthera come together to raise funds to assist the settlement with upgrades and community activities for the inhabitants. 
Activities include live entertainment by Bahamian Artists, fashion shows, and various competitions for adults and children. 
A wide variety of food, beverages, desserts, and sweets are on sale at the Bay Fest. 

Entry Fee: $5.00.

The Bannerman Town Festival is a great time for friends, family, and visitors to come out on the weekend and have a great time.
There will be delicious native food, ice-cold beverages, desserts, live entertainment, and games.