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Upcoming festivals in Barbados for the next few months


Holetown Festival February 17–24, 2008
Week long festival celebrates the anniversary of Barbados first settlement at Holetown in February 16-27. For more information visit http://www.holetownfestivalbarbados.com

Holders Season February 23–March 15, 2008
Festival features an array of music from opera, classical, jazz, Caribbean and Latin. Location is Holders Plantation House. Visit http://www.holders.net for more info on this annual internationally recognized event.

Amistad’s Atlantic Freedom TourMarch 28–April 05, 2008
Freedom Schooner Amistad docks in Barbados for the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Atlantic Slave Trade’s abolition. For more information, visit www.amistadamerica.org

Oistins Fish Festival 3/22 - 3/24
Traditionally Easter Weekend & advertised in April - Easter Sunday is March 23, 2008 Oistin fishing village holds its annual two day festival celebrating the local fishermen's contribution to the island. Competitions include crab racing, fish boning, boat racing, and of course fishing. http://www.travel2thecaribbean.com/OistinsFishFestivalBarbados.html

Barbados Gospelfest May 19-26, 2008
Gospel artists from the U.S., U.K. and Caribbean attend this popular festival each year

Celtic Festival May 2008
Exact dates have not been announced yet Two week celebration for Celtic music lovers featuring Scottish folk dancers, and Welsh choir.