Who can believe that almost a quarter of the year has gone by already? Not to worry, there is still plenty of time left in the year to enjoy all things Barbados! We have put together a list of fun events in Barbados that are happening over the month of April. Make sure to try out as many as you can!
The Barbados Auto League – Clash of the Champions Race Meet
Competitors from all over the Caribbean come together at Bushy Park racetrack to vie for the top spot on the podium. This event is electric, with many cars on the track at the same time. Spectators are guaranteed to see a lot of action. Bring your cooler and park on the grounds or watch from the clubhouse.
Date: April 1st (Easter Monday bank holiday)
Time: 10:00 AM
Admission: $30.00 BBD ( Clubhouse) | $20.00 BBD (Grounds)
Venue: Bushy Park, St. Philip
Contact: Visit their website here…
Apes Hill India Polo Tour
Polo has been played in Barbados since 1884 according to historical records, and today it is one of the most popular sports on the island. Matches draw large crowds of families who come out to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and fun.
Date: April 2nd | April 4th | April 7th
Time: Games start at 3:30 PM
Admission: $20.00 BBD per adult | $5.00 BBD per child
Venue: Matches will be held at Holders on the 2nd, and Apes Hill on both the 4th and 7th
Contact: 432-1820 or email clubmanager@barbadosploclub.com
West Indies Regional 4 Day Tournament
This match is Round VI: CCC vs Guyana. These Regional matches are major events when held in Barbados and are generally well attended.
Date: April 4th
Time: 2:00 PM
Admission: Check their website for additional info
Venue: Three W’s Oval, UWI, Cave Hill, St. Michael
Contact: 481-2450 or email wicb@windiescricket.com
Barbados Horticultural Society Open Garden Program
This is the final showing of private gardens in Barbados for 2013, and will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Beckles. Check the Horticultural Society website for directions.
Date: April 6th
Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Admission: $50.00 BBD per person and includes tea and a fashion show
Venue: Petrea Gardens, St. James
Contact: 428-5889 or email hortsociety@caribsurf.com
Frutee Dinghy Regatta Race 2
The Dinghy Regatta Race consists of a total of ten races, and is sailed over two Sundays using a windward leeward or trapezoid course. It’s great fun to watch onshore, while enjoying a couple of cold drinks!
Date: April 7th
Time: 10:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Venue: The Barbados Yacht Club, Bay Street
Contact: 427-1125 or email byc@sunbeach.net
Transport Board Sunday Scenic Bus Tour
This is an inexpensive and relatively comfortable way to see portions of Barbados in a very informal atmosphere. Pack a picnic basket and meet at Independence Square at 2:00 PM. Bus tours travel a different route each Sunday, making 2 or 3 stops along the way. Various routes are available and occasionally the tours do not run.
Dates: Call 1-246-310-3568 to confirm
Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Admission: $20.00 BBD for adults | $12.00 BBD for children
Venue: Independence Square, Bridgetown
Contact: 310-3568
Lion Castle Brazil Polo Tour
These polo matches are attended by families who come out to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and fun. Match days may change due to inclement weather, so call the Barbados Polo Club hotline on 826-POLO (7956) to confirm match dates and times.
Date: April 14th | 16th | 18th | 21st
Time: 3:30 PM
Admission: $20.00 BBD per adult | $5.00 BBD per child
Venue: Matches take place at various fields.
Contact: 826-7956
The Mountaintop by Katori Hall
A play about the Martin Luther King’s last night on earth, and is set entirely in room 306 of the Lorraine Motel on the eve of his assassination on April 4th, 1968. This play first premièred in London in 2009 and has won the Olivier Best Play award.
Date: April 11th |13th | 18th | 19th | Gala night is on the 20th
Time: 7:30 PM
Admission: Tickets start at $40.00 BBD
Venue: Frank Collymore Hall, Bridgetown
Contact: iTicketsBarbados.com
The BRC Mud Dogs April Safari Round 2
There are six rounds to this championship, with competitors following a preset route around the island, and trying to complete challenges that test the driver and their vehicles ability. Not to be missed! This event is lots of fun for the whole family. Get more info on the route from their website, pack a cooler and find a good spot!
Date: April 13th
Time: 2:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Venue: Check out their website
Contact: rallyoffice@rallybarbados.bb
Hike Barbados
Hike Barbados is a Barbados Nation Trust organised free hiking group. On these hikes you will encounter cane fields, gullies, tropical forests and coastal communities. These hikes last about three hours, so taking lots of water is very important. In addition, there are 5 different difficulty levels, so make sure to contact them to find out what level the various walks are.
Date:
Apr 7th — Lester Vaughn School (Park on Open Pasture)
Apr 14th — Barclay’s Park
Apr 21st — Brighton Farms – Moon
Apr 25th — Gun Hill Signal Station (Special) – Moon
Apr 28th — Archers Bay
Apr 29th — Hill Sprint- Rock Hall Hard Court
Time: Morning hikes start at 6:00 AM | Evenings start at 3:30 PM | Full Moon hikes start at 5:30 PM
Admission: FREE – hikers should read the disclaimer on the website
Venue: See above
Contact: 230-4818 or email reservations@hikebarbados.com
Barbados Turf Club Race days
Horse Racing in Barbados has taken place at the Garrison Savannah for over 150 years. There are three seasons of racing per year. These seasons run from January to April, May to August and from October to December, normally every other Saturday. There are usually nine races per day.
Date: April 20th
Time: 12:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Admission: Stands from $10.00 BBD to $100.00 BBD for members’ lounge| Grounds are FREE
Venue: Garrison Savannah, St. Michael
Contact: 426-3980 or email barbadosturfclub.org
Gun Hill by Moonlight
This event is held by the Barbados National Trust on the Friday closest to the Full Moon. It’s a chance for people to get together and enjoy the sunsets and brilliant moonlight while socializing and consuming a few cocktails. You don’t need to bring a cooler, as refreshments are included.
Date: April 6th | April 20th | April 29th
Time: 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM
Admission: Members $20.00 BBD | Non-members $30.00 BBD | BARP $25.00 BBD
Venue: Gun Hill, St. George
Contact: 426-2421
NATIONAL HEROES DAY – BANK HOLIDAY
In 1998 the Parliament of Barbados formally recognized ten figures in Barbados history and designated them as National Heroes. Most shops are closed for the day because it is a bank holiday so it’s a good idea to stock up the day before. Pack a picnic basket and spend the day with the locals on the beach!
More Barbados activities to fill your fun filled beach holiday:
Oistins Fish Fry: Every Friday is the customary Oistins fish fry at Oistins on the South coast.
Harbour Lights beach party & show: Every Wednesday is the Harbour Light beach extravaganza.
Atlantis Famous Buffet: Every Wednesday and Sunday is the Atlantis Bajan lunch Buffet.
Brighton Farmers Market: Every Saturday morning from 6:15 AM is the Brighton Farmers market.
Photo credits:
NotnaA: Turf club photo
Stephen Mendes: Hike Barbados photo
The Nation News: Scenic bus tour photo
Apes Hill: Apes Hill polo photo
Mud Dogs: Mud Dogs Photo
The Gurdian UK: West Indies Cricket photo
iticketsBarbados: The Mountaintop photo/Horticultural society photo
BARL: Racing photo
Lion Castle Polo: Lion Castle polo photo
The Barbados Yacht Club: Regatta photo
Genimiexploer2: Gun Hill photo
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