The Run Barbados festival takes place annually on the first weekend in December.  The event comprises a 10k, a Half-Marathon, and a Marathon.

This annual festival brings together the best of world cinema and international film culture and provides a major showcase for the exhibition of the Caribbean, Latin America and world-wide independent film.

The best beach volleyball teams from across the Caribbean, including teams from Canada go head to head with the best of Barbados in this tournament for prize money.

Bridge fans from all over the world come each year to this fun, yet competitive, festival.  The festival features events for pairs and teams, as well as championship matches and concludes with an awards dinner.

NIFCA showcases the artistic talents of Barbadians and encourages Barbadians of all ages to showcase their talents in the fields of music, singing, dance, drama, writing, fine art, photography, arts and crafts. The festival runs throughout November and concludes with a gala presentation.

Attracting teams not only from the Caribbean but from Europe, the US, South America and other parts of the world, the Banks International Hockey Festival is a real international affair.  The tournament is divided into men’s, women’s, veterans and mixed-team divisions and the games are fiercely contested.  Although, a friendly atmosphere pervades throughout the festival and there is plenty of entertainment for guests.

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 a big party, and the tradition continues today with added extravagance and flamboyance.  The festival culminates 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 revelers can expect a heavy mix of live music, dancing, carnivals, markets, cultural presentations and more. Kadooment Day – August 3: This celebratory day marks the end of Crop Over in Barbados with a festival and parade, complete with bright costumes, music and plenty of rum.

Sol Rally Barbados 2010 is the 21st running of the Barbados Rally Club’s premier two-day tarmac rally event and the Caribbean’s biggest annual International motor sport occasion.

Featuring top local, regional and international gospel talent, the annual Barbados Gospelfest is one of the most popular Christian music festivals in the Caribbean. The event was first held in 1993 and covers different styles ranging from traditional gospel choir music to a modern gospel DJ set.

Attracting teams from across the Caribbean, America and Europe, the Barbados International Masters Football Festival bring a close to the island’s domestic season.  Played over the Whitsuntide weekend, the soccer tournament attracts a lot of senior players who still have the energy, passion and enthusiasm for the game.  In addition to the soccer, attractions, live entertainment and a legendary beer tent draw crowds.