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Crop Over, 

Barbados

Crop Over - © Barbados Tourism Authority
© Barbados Tourism Authority
17 May 2008 - 16 Aug 2008  

Beginning in May and continuting throughout the summer with various different events, Crop Over is Barbados' biggest, loudest and best-loved festival which sees the whole island taken over by the party spirit. Dating back to the 1780s when the island was one of the biggest sugar producers in the world, the end of the sugar cane harvest was always celebrated with big parties. And the tradition continues today with added extravagance and flamboyance. The event gets underway with the ceremonial delivery of the last sugar canes of the harvest and the crowning of the carnival king and queen. Events continue for the next five weeks and revellers can expect a heady mix of live music, dancing, carnivals, markets, cultural presentations and more, all served with characteristic Barbadian spice and flavour.

Times
Various.


Culture  Kids' Stuff  Food & Drink  Entertainment  Exhibitions  Dance  History  Music 


Where?

Various venues and locations throughout the island

Various venues and locations throughout the island

How Much?

Most events are free.

For More Information

Barbados Tourism Authority

Harbour Road
Bridgetown
Barbados

Tel +1 (246) 427 2623.
Email 

Website  www.visitbarbados.org

Future Events

01 May 2009 - 31 Aug 2009
Date to be confirmed

Where
As above

More Information
As above

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NB: While every care has been taken to ensure the information provided is accurate, we advise you to check with the event organisers before travelling to confirm the details are correct.