Long Island

 The annual event held in December, "Christmas At The Landing" is the season's jollified one stop shop and show for all local artisans, vendors and foodies. 

Every winter season, the Long Island Tourist Office hosts its annual Winter Resident Reception to warmly welcome returning second home owners to the island. These events help strengthen the bond between our guests and locals as well as boosts economic activity across businesses on the island.

Goombay Summer Festival has become one of the most popular summer events throughout the Bahama islands, including Long Island. Longer evenings and summer break school closures make this a highly anticipated family fun series. Each year, there is a feature of art & crafts, sailing, live band entertainment, native food & drinks and games & activities which make it an exciting local event you must attend! 

This event flocks international divers from many different countries across the world. Divers train year round for their chance to claim a title of deepest dive in one of the top 10 wonders of world - Dean's Blue Hole (Long Island, Bahamas). Multiple local and international journalists and news agencies are on spot each year to capture the excitement and celebrations as divers take turns making those plunges into this mystifying natural wonder. 

Dates are July 20th-30th and the event brings visitors from every corner of the world to witness the excitement unfold.

Holly Jolly Long Island Jollification is an annual event to kick off the Christmas season. Jollification showcase local vendors selling Bahamian food, pastries, handmade  jewelry, crafts, and plants. For the kiddies you’re sure to snap a pic with Santa, have your face painted and enjoy the kiddie corner.

A spin off of the 2nd largest Family Island Regatta, the Long Island Mini Regatta events are well attended and supported every year. Locals have turned this collective fund raising activity into a prelude of the main event with competitive sloop sailing races. High energy music, scrumptious local dishes and overall games and entertainment make these Mini Regattas full of good, clean fun and excitement!

Goombay Summer Festival has become one of the most popular summer events throughout the Bahama islands, including Long Island. Longer evenings and summer break school closures make this a highly anticipated family fun series. Each year, there is a feature of art & crafts, sailing, live band entertainment, native food & drinks and games & activities which make it an exciting local event you must attend! 

Come out and enjoy a fun,run,walk along with the staff of Environmental Health. 

This event helps educate the public on preserving the environment.