Barbados Unveils Event Schedule of Festivals

Barbados unveiled a new festival lineup that includes Sir Garfield Sobers Festival of Golf (April 23 to 25).

The four-day tournament attracts players from all over the world. Golfers compete in teams of four and there is also a ladies’ competition. The festival is hosted and compared by Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary Barbadian cricketer.

ICC Cricket Worlds Twenty20 Tournament (May 4 to 16) kicks off on May 4 with matches leading up to the finals on May 16th. The Mount Gay Regatta (May 13 to 16) kicks off with a barbecue on the registration evening and continues throughout the weekend with aquatic activities and entertainment. The regatta comes to a close on the Sunday evening with a party and awards ceremony.

Gospelfest (May 22 to 30) features top local, regional and international gospel talent. The event was first held in 1993 and covers different styles ranging from traditional gospel choir music to a modern gospel DJ set. The Sol Rally Barbados (May 29 to 30) is the 21st running of the Barbados Rally Club’s premier two-day tarmac rally event and the Caribbean’s biggest annual International motor sport occasion.