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| MONTH | DATE | TIME | EVENT | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEPTEMBER 2026 | ||||
| 19 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | FRIENDS Coastal Clean Up | Marsh Harbour Join FRIENDS of the Environment as they come together with communities around the world for International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day! Meet at the Southside Dock, Marsh Harbour | |
| OCTOBER 2026 | ||||
| 24 | Pink Rose Ball | Abaco Beach Resort, Marsh Harbour | ||
| 30 | Terry Spurlock Halloween Fly-In | Green Turtle Cay A Bahamas Ministry of Tourism aviation event bringing private pilots into Abaco, with the Bluff House Beach Resort as the host base. | ||
| NOVEMBER 2026 | ||||
| 13/14 | Rhythm and Roots: Nashville Meets Abaco Youth | Rhythm & Roots is coming to Abaco! Nashville songwriters — including American Idol alums Butter and Grit, Luke, and Laurel, plus rising Texas artist Garrett Bradford — will team up with local students for a week of music, mentorship, and performance. The week will culminate in a live public show at Abaco Beach Resort, bringing Nashville talent together with Bahamian heart for an unforgettable celebration of music and community. The event gives Abaco’s young musicians real-world experience and raises funds for local school music programs. Visit Abaco Cultural Extravaganza’s Facebook page for further details. | ||
| 13-15 | Abaco Beach Resort Pickleball Tournament | Marsh Harbour The second annual tournament includes clinics, competitive play, a kickoff reception and dinners. | ||
| 27 | 11am-4pm | Abaco Inn Art Show & Wine Tasting | Hope Town Artists can sign up here. | |
| DECEMBER 2026 | ||||
| 4-6 | Combustion Music Hope Town Music Festival | Hope Town An intimate three-day music festival featuring Nashville songwriters and artists, with proceeds supporting local Abaco charities. | ||
| 5 | Hope Town Christmas Sparkle Market | Local vendors, arts, crafts and gifts, Bahamian food and drink stalls, live holiday music and entertainment, kids’ activities and a visit from Santa. Learn more at www.abacoculturalextravaganza.com. | ||
| 12 | 11am-3pm | Man-O-War Marina Art Expo | Special ferries will be arranged. For more information, call (242) 554-9500. | |
| 18 | 11am-7pm | Marsh Harbour Merrymakers Art & Crafts Show | Marsh Harbour Community Center | |
| JANUARY 2027 | ||||
| 1st | 2pm | New Year’s Day Junkanoo | New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay | |
| 1st | 7pm | New Year’s Day Fireworks | Settlement Point, New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay | |
| 20-24 | Bahamas Great Abaco Classic | The Abaco Club Part of the Korn Ferry Tour kick-off in the Bahamas, with pro-am experiences detailed via Bahamas Pro-Am). | ||
| FEBRUARY 2027 | ||||
| 13 | Green Turtle Cay Mini Marathon & 5k | Includes a half marathon, 5K and children’s fun run, with proceeds benefiting Green Turtle Cay. | ||
| MARCH 2027 | ||||
| 9-14 | El Jefe Invitational | Marsh Harbour A major billfish tournament based at Abaco Beach Resort. | ||
| APRIL 2027 | ||||
| 1 | Spiny lobster season closes | Spiny lobster (crawfish) season closure is 1 April to 31st July annually. | ||
| 14-17 | Abaco Beach Resort Invitational Fishing Tournament | Marsh Harbour The Abaco Beach Invitational will bring together elite teams for three days of competitive fishing in the crystal-clear waters surrounding the Abacos. | ||
| 17-24 | Green Turtle Cay Expedition | The Perry Institute for Marine Science is bringing divers to Green Turtle Cay for a week of coral restoration and exploration, in partnership with Brendal’s Dive Center. | ||
| 28-1 May | The Shootout – Production vs. Custom Fishing Tournament | Production boats challenge the custom boats in this unique event. The Shootout is limited to just 60 inboard boat teams – 33′ or larger, chosen by invitation only to represent the production boat and the custom boat manufacturers. | ||
| MAY 2027 | ||||
| 12-15 | Custom Shootout Fishing Tournament | This all-charity event is limited to just 60 custom inboard boat teams – 32′ or larger – chosen by invitation only to represent the U.S. custom boat manufacturers in an all-release format. | ||
| JUNE 2027 | ||||
| 1 | Stone crab season closes | Stone crab season is closed from 1st June to 15th October. | ||
| 2-5 | In & Out Shootout Fishing Tournament | In one of the most unique formats in competitive fishing, the In & Out Shootout will pit inboard-powered boats against outboard-powered boats in a head-to-head tournament. | ||
| JULY 2027 | ||||
| 10 | Bahamas Independence Day | |||
| AUGUST 2027 | ||||
| 1 | Spiny Lobster season opens |
Note: Event inclusion is strictly at the discretion of AbacoSun.com.
