Barbados Events- April 2012

April is upon us! If you are going to be in Barbados for April, take a look below to see what's happening on the island.

April Event 1. Digical Series 2012 West Indies vs. Australia- This series will be held from the 7th-11th April at Kensington Oval. This is the first test match out of three test matches to be played. For more information on tickets, please contact (246) 426-2018 or visit the website.

Barbados April Event

April Event 2. Oistins Fish Festival- This festival will be held on the 7th, 8th and 9th of April at Oistins Fishing village and is a celebration for all of those who work in the fishing industry. You can enjoy local fish/seafood dishes, entertainment from musical artists, family games and of course the famous grease pole competition. For more information on this event, please contact (246) 428-6738.

Barbados April Event

April Event 3. Barbados Reggae Festival- This festival will be held from the 22nd- 29th April and throughout this time there will be different events such as Reggae on the Hill, Reggae Beach Party, Vintage Reggae Show and Dance and Bajan Reggae Night. There will be many international reggae performers for your entertainment. For more information, please see their website or contact (246) 826-2728.

Barbados April Event

April Event 4. Eleventh Annual Sir Garfield Sobers Golf Championship- This regional Golf Championship attracts over 300 entrants and will be held from the 26th-29th April at various golf courses around the island such as Royal Westmoreland, Barbados Golf Club, Apes Hill and Sandy Lane. For more information on this event, please see their website.

Barbados April Event

April Event 5. CWC Eighth Annual Food Festival and Charity Auction- This festival held annually by the Canadian Women's Club of Barbados will be on the 21st April at Lion Castle Polo Club. You can enjoy canapés and refreshments in a casual setting from 1:00- 5:00PM. For more information on this event, please contact (246) 837 6196 or see their website.

Barbados April Event

April Event 6. Barbados Polo- This month there will be a few polo tours such as the Apes Hill Tour, Lion Castle Brazil Tour and Goal Tournament Prelims. It is a great sporting display of both the athlete riders and horses, and of course the "can't miss" after parties! The Apes Hill Tour will be from the 3rd-9th April. The Lion Castle Brazil Tour will be from the 10th -15th April and the Goal Tournament Prelims will be from the 22nd-29th April. For more information, the schedules and venues please see the website or contact (246) 432-1802.

Barbados April Event

Hope you can enjoy some of these events in April on our island!

Melanie & Kimberly*

Images: Bajan Sun, Glitter Guide, Sporting Barbados

Barbados Events- March 2012

Here we are, into March already! If you will be in Barbados in March, take a look below to see all the up and coming events!

March Event 1. Holders Season- This event is known to be one of the top performing arts festivals in the Caribbean, ranging from opera to classical to comedy. Holders Season's dates are from 17th - 31st March (17th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 28th, 29th 31st). For more information on this event, you can see their website or contact (246) 432 6385.

Barbados March Event - Holder's Season

March Event 2. International Game Fishing Festival- This event will be held at Port St. Charles from the 29th March- 2nd April. Over 30 boats will be participating in this international event, all competing against one another for the "best catch". For more information on this event, you can take a look at their website.

Barbados March Event - International Gaming Festival

March Event 3.  Barbados Polo Events- This month there will be a few Polo tours held at the various polo fields in Barbados. It is a great sporting display of both the athlete riders and horses, and of course the "can't miss" after parties! There will be the Cheshire Tour, BPC Barbados Open, BPC Ladies Tour and Apes Hill Tour. For more information on this event, you can take a look at their website or contact (246) 432-1802.

Barbados March Event - Barbados Polo

March Event 4. Special Olympics Games- This event is a great opportunity to allow the intellectually challenged athletes to experience the thrill of achievement through their sporting efforts and training. focusing on track and field, it will be held at the National Stadium on the 6th March from 8:30AM- 4:00PM. For more information, you can contact (246) 423 0967.

Barbados March Event - Special Olympics

Barbados March Event 5. Damien's Benefit Party- This is fundraiser to help Damien Straker who has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. It will be held on 23rd March at the Barbados Yacht Club from 8:00PM and will feature the Merry Men and Spice and Co. while also including appearances from Malissa Alanna and DJ KSmith. For more information on this event, take a look on their Facebook page.

Barbados March Event - Damien's Benefit Party

Enjoy!

Melanie & Kimberly*

Images: Holders Season,  Pinterest,

A Taste of Agrofest 2012

The three day agricultural festival, Agrofest, ended last night and we are sure people are already looking forward to next year's festival. With over 200 exhibitors displaying and selling a diverse selection of seedlings, organic vegetables, orchids, crafts and livestock, the weekend was filled with excitement for people of all ages. Not only were farmers at Agrofest displaying their local produce but there were livestock and animal shows also! Take a look below for some of the photos we snapped (in between buying our weeks worth of veggies and enjoying the atmosphere!).

Sheep at Agrofest 2012

Cassava at Agrofest 2012

Vine Ripened Tomatoes at Agrofest 2012

Eggplants at Agrofest 2012

Local Pumpkins at Agrofest 2012

Local Lettuce Agrofest 2012

Mixed Lettuce at Agrofest 2012

Gerber Flower at Agrofest 2012

Cherry Tomatoes at Agrofest 2012

Orchids at Agrofest 2012

If you missed it this year, hopefully you can make it next year!

Melanie & Kimberly*

Images: Loop Barbados

It's 24 for the Famous and Talented Rihanna

Rihanna celebrates her 24th birthday today, and with 25 million albums sold and 9 #1 hits since 2005, this singer is in no uncertain terms. Rihanna is no doubt one of the most successful female recording artists ever and according to her the reason behind this is because she only produces music she absolutely loves.

Rihanna at the Grammy Awards 2012

Through her trend-setting red carpet looks, catchy pop tunes, and sometimes thought-provoking music videos, this 24 year old beauty proves that she is on a mission. 

Rihanna on the cover Vogue April  2011

 Rihanna will be spending her birthday in London and we hope the she has a phenomenal day!

Melanie & Kimberly*

Images: E! Entertainment, Vogue

The Top Five Romantic Spots In Barbados*

Happy Valentines Day everyone!! The day of love is upon us, so to do a little celebrating ourselves we thought we would mention our top 5 romantic spots on Barbados.

Romantic spot #5 - An afternoon stroll on the Boardwalk.  As dusk falls take a stroll along the boardwalk which lines some of the South coast beaches of Barbados.

View from the boardwalk at dusk, Barbados

 

Romantic spot #4 - Morning stroll on the East coast as the sun rises - As the sun rises on the East coast the fresh feeling in the air is like no other. Walk the long and winding beaches of Soupbowl and Cattlewash, watch the morning patrol surfers catching the first waves of the day and take in the sheer beauty that surrounds you.

Sunrise at Bathsheba, Barbados

Romantic spot #3 - Picnic at Codrington college - The oldest Anglican Theological College in the Western hemisphere also has the most stunning gardens and surroundings. Set up a small picnic blanket in front the pond which is covered in stunning purple water lilies and just simply relax while enjoying one anothers company.

Picnic at Codrington College, Barbados

Romantic spot #2 - Stargazing on the magical Cattlewash beach - This may be among the best spot in the island to stargaze! Lay  a blanket on the beach and count the endless shooting stars that whiz by. Just be cautious when you go and ensure people are in the houses above as the beach can get fairly lonely on a night.

Stargazing

 Romantic spot #1 - Wine sipping on a West coast beach at sunset - The West coast has the most brilliant sunsets. Purchase a bottle of wine and some snacks at the nearest grocer and make your way down to one of the beaches such as Payne's Bay, Sandylane, Paradise etc. Sit on the beach and watch as the sun sets and shows off some of the most magical colours in the world!

Sunset at Freshwater Bay, Barbados

 Remember its the simple things in life that are beautiful!

Melanie & Kimberly*

 
Images: Loop Barbados, Pan Ramio, Travelers Point,  Flickr, National Geographic, 

Barbados Events- February 2012

Are you visiting Barbados in February? Well take a look below to see what the up and coming events in Barbados are!

February Event 1. Holetown Festival- This festival celebrates the remembrance of the landing of the first settlers to Barbados in 1627. The Holetown Festival runs from the 11th- 19th February. For more information on this event, please contact (246) 467-7520/ (246) 432-0433. You can also take a look at their website.

February Event 2. Laff it Off "Talk Cheap"- This theatrical event is produced annually by Community Theatre Productions and is based on the view of local (Barbadian) everyday scenes. A definite laugh it is! The production runs from February to the end of March at the Ann Johnson Auditorium from 8 PM. For more information on this event, please contact (246) 432-9191 or take a look at the website.

February Event 3. Agrofest- The National Agricultural Exhibition- This event allows vendors to display a large variety of agricultural products and exhibitions such as livestock, local crafts, flowers, plants, vegetables and even entertainment. There will also be educational and interactive workshops demonstrating flower care, cooking and even farm to table concepts. This event will be held on the 24th, 25th and 26th of February at Queens Park from 10am- 9pm. For more information on this event, please contact (246) 436-6683 or visit their website.

February Event 4. De Action Beach Waterman Festival- This event is a water sports festival which will be held on the 18th and 19th of February and hosted by Brian Talma, one of the biggest water sports personalities in Barbados. Competitions will be held in windsurfing, surfing, kite surfing and paddle boarding. For more information on this event, please contact (246) 428-6596 or visit the website.

February Event 5. cRave- The Carnival Rave Experience- This event is carnival themed with a mix of soca and pop music to kick off Carnival 2012. Not only will there be great music but also good food, premium drinks and surprise giveways. It will be held at the Barbados Museum on the 11th February from 5:30PM - 11:30PM. For more information on this event, please contact (246) 421-9571 or visit the website.

Enjoy!!

Melanie & Kimberly*

Images: RKelsey, Note to Sarah  Pinterest, Catch a Vibe

Barbados Events- January 2012

Take a look at some of the happening events in January, 2012. Here's to a great start of the New Year!

January Event 1. Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race- This regatta races around Barbados (about 70 miles); starting and ending at Pebbles Beach (next to the Cruising Club). It is promoted by Mount Gay Rum, Barbados Cruising Club and the Barbados Tourism Authority and will be held on the 21st January scheduled to start at 7:00 AM. For more information on this event, take a look at www.mountgayrumroundbarbadosrace.com.

January Event 2. Barbados Horticultural Society Annual Flower and Garden Show- There will be a large variety of plants on sale as well as other local vendors and artisans offering pots, jewelry and crafts. This event will be held at the Barbados Horticultural Society, Balls, Christ Church on the 28th and 29th of January from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For more information on the Annual Flower and Garden Show, please see their website.

January Event 3. Holders Farmers Market- This organic farmers market will offer organic produce, cheeses, plants, herbs and also holistic massages and reflexology to customers. The market takes place every Sunday from 9AM to 2PM at Holders House, Holders Hill, St. James. For more information on the market you can take a look at www.holdersfarmersmarket.com.

January Event 4. Gun Hill By Moonlight- The Barbados National Trust has put together a cocktail party at Gun Hill Signal Station, St. George where you can enjoy a relaxing evening with the breathtaking views of the south coast while admiring the sunset and moonlight to follow. This event will be held on the 6th of January from 5:30 PM to 8:00PM and continues once a month on Friday nights that are closest to the full moon. For more information on this event, please contact the Barbados National Trust.

Hope you can make it to some of these fabulous events!

Melanie & Kimberly*

Images: theswrd, johner, dreamstime, pinterest

Happy Holidays!

Reaching to all the corners of the world, Loop Barbados would like to wish all of our readers, friends and family a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! May everyone's Holiday weekend be full of joy, peace and love!

Melanie & Kimberly*

Image: Pinterest edited by Loop Barbados

Weekend Of Christmas Festivities

It's the second weekend in December and it seems that they are getting busier and busier with festivities! On Saturday 10th December starting at 9.00 PM will be the annual Snow Ball at Lion Castle! Snow in Barbados?..No think again. The hosts actually have acquired a snow machine which produces a snow-like substance. This is pumped all night while everyone mingles, dances and enjoys a few. This ball also acts as a charity, everyone who attends is required to bring a gift for a child in need which is then presented to them on Christmas Day! For more general and ticket information please call (246) 826-4304.

On Sunday the 11th starting at 5.00 PM will be Carols By Candlelight. The Rotary Club of Barbados hosts this event yearly as, again a way to raise money for the poor at Christmas. Locals and visitors gather in the garden of Illaro Court (the Prime Minister's House). There are performances by local and international talent (Sir Cliff Richards will be performing), plus as the sun sets and the night falls everyone lights a candle. By about 6.15 PM the entire courtyard is beaming with beautiful candlelight and everyone is singing along with the artists. Usually each individual will bring their own treats and drinks and enjoy the simplicity of it all. If you decide to come don't forget to bring a gift for the poor! For more information please email rotarybarbadossouth@gmail.com.

Hope to see some of you there!

Melanie & Kimberly*

Image: Glitter Guide, Pinterest