Andros Activities & What to Do
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JANUARY
1st
Junkanoo Celebrations
Nicholl’s Town
A mid-morning community-based Junkanoo parade is staged. It is the annual reunion for hundreds of residents and visitors alike. This event blends traditional music and dance of Junkanoo with local variants making for unique entertainment. Contact the Andros Tourist Office.
Tel.: (242) 368-2286. Fax: (242) 368-2285.
FEBRUARY
11th – 23rd
All Andros Clean-up Campaign
Cleanup of settlements from Red Bay to Mars Bay Call Tel.: (242) 368-2286.
14th
Valentine’s Dinner
Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina, Andros Town
This is a celebration for lovers. Call Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina.
Tel.: (242) 368-2305 -7.
MARCH
13th
Winter Residents’ Reception International Square, North Andros
This is a time when winter residents and locals come together in celebration and exchange of various cultures and foster a stronger bond between them. It is also an opportunity to encourage winter residents to promote Andros and The Bahamas as a number one tourist destination.
Contact Rev. James Sweeting*, Mrs. Yvette Treco** or Ms. Clara Evans***.
Tel.: (242) 329-2598*; (242) 329-2602**; (242)329-2452***
14th
Nicholl’s Town Music Arts & Crafts Festival Seaview Park, Nicholl’s Town
This day-long event is a time when all the artist of Andros and a few from New Providence come together showcasing exquisite Bahamian items made locally from wood, straw and shells. All can enjoy local foods and Bahamian music. Contact Ms. Clara Evans* or Mrs. Yvette Treco**.
Tel.: (242) 329-2452*; (242) 329-2602**.
APRIL
(Week before Easter)
Snapper Fishing Tournament
Red Bays Red Bays is the only settlement on the western side of the island. In 1840, a mixed group of Seminole Indians and Negro slaves crossed the Gulf Stream in dugout canoes and settled here. This settlement is 14 miles from the San Andros Airport. It is well known for its basket-weaving and woodcarving. The person who catches the most fish will be declared the winner. Lots of home cook dishes will be on sale accompanied by live rake & scrape music and a DJ.
Contact Mr. Alphonso Smith. Tel.: (242) 329-2833 or (242) 329-2336.
11th – 13th
Mastic Point Homecoming Mastic Point
Homecoming is among the many festivals celebrated in The Bahamas by the locals and it symbolizes the coming together and uniting of the community. Highlights of the event are a cultural show, live entertainment by the local Rake-N-Scrape Bands. Contact Mr. Floyd Newton* or Ms. Donna Pickstock**. Tel: (242)329-4478*; (242) 329-3138**.
10th - 13th
Going Back to The Island Festival Long Bay Cays
This fun and activities-filled celebration comprises a Beauty Pageant, an Easter egg hunt, jackstones, hop scotch, an open-air gospel concert, Rake-N-Scrape and lots of native dishes. Ms. Sharon Henfield. Tel.: (242) 369 -1688.
13th
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Fair, Fresh Creek
Fresh Creek, Andros is 2.5 miles from the Andros Town Airport. St. Stephen’s Anglican Church was built in the early 1900’s. Rumor has it that an old pirate’s treasure is buried under the church. This is an annual event that is sponsored by the members of the church with food, drinks and games are featured. Call Fr. Donald Kerr. Tel: (242) 368-2514.
13th
St. Margaret’s Anglican Parish Bazaar, Nicholl’s Town
Nicholl’s Town, North Andros, is 10 miles from the San Andros Airport. This event is sponsored by the church members with lots of native dishes, drinks and games available.
For more information, contact Ms. Clara Evans. Tel.: (242) 329-2308.
MAY
TBA
AUTEC’s Spring Arts & Crafts Fair
Naval Base, Andros Town
The base is three-minute drive from the Andros Town Airport.
Time- 10:00 am –2:00 pm. The event, sponsored by the AUTEC Company lasts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Native dishes, craft, American ceramics, and food are on sale. In order to attend, one must be a vendor or apply three (3) days in advance to be able to receive a pass to attend. Contact the AUTEC Company. Tel.: (242) 368-2188, ext. 6270.
7th - 10th
Mangrove Cay Homecoming & Regatta, Mangrove Cay
Mangrove Cay is described as an island within an island. It is separated from North Andros by straits known as North and Middle Bight. This is one of the few places where a visitor can still get a glimpse of the way of life that characterized The Islands of The Bahamas half a century ago. Homecoming is among the many festivals celebrated in The Bahamas by the locals and it symbolizes the coming together and uniting of the community. Highlights of the event are the Spring Sailing races and the Mother’s Day Church service. Contact 368-2286
TBA
The Annual Junior Achievement Fair, Fresh Creek
The purpose of the fair is to raise funds for the continuation and operation of the organization. This organization has been established in Central Andros for over twenty years and the first in the Family Islands. High school students run this event. A number of students received scholarships through the organization. Contact Mr. Peter Douglas. Tel.: (242) 368-2286.
JUNE
5th - 7th
South Andros Homecoming Festival, Kemp’s Bay
Kemp’s Bay, South Andros, is 10 miles from the Congo Town Airport. This settlement is home to a boat-building yard where South Andros’ fishing sloops are constructed and the most scenic beaches on the island. Homecoming symbolizes the coming together of Androsians. During this time a number of cultural activities take place: local rake-n-scrape, old-timer fashion show and much more including the highlight of the event - the boat race.
Contact the South Andros Tourist Office.
Tel.: (242) 369-1688.
11th-14th
All Andros CrabFest, Fresh Creek
Fresh Creek is 2.5 miles from the Andros Town Airport. Andros is known as the land of crabs and its crab-catching ways. Highlights of this event are the crab cultural show, the releasing of the crabs, crab culinary contest, crabs of Andros life-cycle display and rake-n-scrape music. Contact the Andros Tourist Office. Tel.: (242) 368-2286.
25TH JUNE-7TH SEPTEMBER
Gombay Festival - All Andros & Berry Islands, Fresh Creek
Held on Fridays, this event highlights the heritage and culture of The Bahamas with performances of the Goombay Dancers, the Love Hill Troopers, the Central Andros Old Timers and the rake-n-scrape band. Native dishes are also a popular feature.
For more information, contact the Andros Tourist Office. Tel.: (242) 368-2286.
For further information contact Fr. Kirkland Russell telephone # 1-242-368-2514