| June 1999
JUNE (TENTATIVE)
R&B (Rhythm & Blues) CONCERT. NOTE: CANCELLED.
JUNE 6 - 11
BAHAMAS BILLFISH CHAMPIONSHIPS [Abaco] Location: Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Marina. For more information, contact the Abaco Tourist Office at telephone (242) 367-3067; fax (242) 367-3068; or the Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour at (242) 367-2158.
JUNE 2 - 5
SALTWATER SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE GROUP FISHING
TOURNAMENT [Bimini] Location: Bimini Big Game Fishing Club. For further information, contact Mr. Raul Miranda, tournament director, Big Game Fishing Club, at telephone (242) 347-3391/3; fax (242) 347-3392.
JUNE 3 - 6
ELEVENTH ANNUAL ELEUTHERA PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL [Eleuthera] A four-day celebration
of the Eleuthera succulent pineapple. Featuring a Junkanoo parade, craft displays, dancing, a pineapple recipe contest, tours of pineapple farms, and, on June 5, the annual Gulfstream Pineathalon -- 0.5-mile swim, 3-mile run, 4.5-mile bike ride. Location: Gregory Town. For further information, contact the Eleuthera Tourist Office at (242) 332-2142; fax (242) 332-2480.
JUNE 4
LABOUR DAY A public holiday.
JUNE 4 - 6
PINEAPPLE FEST FLY-IN [Nassau/Paradise Island] A fly-in to Rock Sound. Join in the local Pineapple Festival. Sample local sweet pineapples. Hotel: VentaClub, Rock Sound. For more information, contact the Bahamas Sports & Aviation Information Centre at 1-800-327-7678 or (305) 932-0051; email:grolle@gobahamas.com.
JUNE
FINALS OPEN [Nassau/Paradise Island] Format: Flighted individual medal. Location: tba. For registration and further information, contact Pauline Curry at (242) 364-4992.
JUNE 4 - 7
LITTLE ABACO HOMECOMING [Abaco] Location: Fox Town, Abaco. For further information contact the Abaco Tourist Office telephone (242) 367-3067; fax (242) 367-3068.
JUNE
CHIC (Caribbean Hotel Industry Conference) Location: Atlantis, P.I. Note: Details to be advised. For further information, contact Nalini Bethel of the Ministry of Tourism at telephone (242) 322- 2006; fax (242) 325-2212.
JUNE 5
BIRD WALK [Grand Bahama Island] Birdwatching enthusiasts can enjoy a walk through this bird sanctuary. Location: Rand Nature Centre. Time: The first Saturday of every month at 8:00 a.m. For further information contact the Rand at (242) 352-5438.
JUNE
ANNUAL PINETREE STABLES HORSE SHOW [Grand Bahama Island] Students at the only horse stables on G.B. display their equestrian skills at this show. Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contact Pinetree Stables at (242) 373-3600.
JUNE 6 - 11
FOURTH ANNUAL BOAT HARBOUR ALL-FISH TOURNAMENT [Abaco] Location: Great Abaco Beach Hotel. For further information, contact Ms. Penny Turtle at the Great Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marina at telephone (800) 468-4799 or (242) 367-2158/367-2736; fax (242) 367-2819.
JUNE
COMMUNITY AWARENESS WEEK [Andros] A week of activities is planned to bring about greater community spirit. Location: Nicholl's Town. For more information, telephone Mr. James Sweeting at (242) 329-2071.
JUNE 10 - 13
FIFTH ANNUAL HIALEAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE &
INDUSTRIES 1998 FLAMINGO BILLFISH
TOURNAMENT [Bimini] organised by the Hialeah Chamber of Commerce & Industries. Also enjoy happy hour and poolside parties/banquet. Location: Bimini Big Game Fishing Club & Marina. For registration and further information, contact Mr. Roly Garcia in the U.S. at telephone (305) 828-9898; fax (305) 828-9777.
JUNE 11 - 13
SUMMER SLOTS TOURNAMENT [Grand Bahama Island] For more information, contact Princess Casino at (242) 352-7811, ext. 4858.
JUNE 12 & 26
CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY [Nassau/Paradise Island] A tradition of pomp and pageantry marking the changing of the Guard at Government House. Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Government House Grounds, Blue Hill Road, five minutes from downtown Nassau. Note: Dates are subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. Telephone (242) 322-2020 to confirm date.
JUNE 12
NORTHERN BAHAMAS BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS [Grand Bahama Island] For more information, contact Cordell McNaab in Grand Bahama at telephone (242) 373-3456.
JUNE 13 - 16
MINI SUMMER FLING [Bimini] Location: Bimini Big Game Fishing Club & Marina. For further information, contact Mr. Pedro Garcia in the U.S. at telephone (305) 667-5584; fax (305) 663-4109.
JUNE 16 - 20
TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL BIG FIVE FISHING
TOURNAMENT [Bimini] sponsored by the Big Five Club, Inc. Location: Bimini Big Game Fishing Club & Marina. For further information, contact Mr. Pedro Garcia in the U.S. at telephone (305) 667-5584; fax (305) 663-4109.
JUNE
FLY FISHING TOURNAMENT [Andros] Sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism. Location: Cargill Creek Fishing Lodge, Cargill Creek. For more information, telephone the Andros Tourist Office at (242) 368-2286. Originally scheduled for June 6.
JUNE 19 - 21
FIFTH ANNUAL GRAND BAHAMA SAILING REGATTA
[Grand Bahama Island] Sailing sloops from throughout The Islands Of The Bahamas converge in the waters off Grand Bahama Island in a challenging showdown for "Championship of the Seas." A, B & C class boats will be participating. For more information, contact Errol Ferguson at (242) 352-9338 or the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board at (242) 352-8044.
JUNE 20 - 25
BAHAMAS BILLFISH HARBOUR ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP #5 [Eleuthera] Location: Harbour Island. For more information, contact Bahamas Billfish Championship at ((954) 920-5577; fax (954) 920-5530; e-mail: bbc@albehrendt.com.
JUNE 20 - 25
SIXTEENTH ANNUAL TREASURE CAY INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENT [Abaco] A "tag and release" billfishing tournament, including other fun events, such as a local Arts & Craft Fair (June 23), cocktail parties, golf tournament, culminating with an Awards Banquet. Location: Treasure Cay Resort. Telephone Mr. Pinder at (242) 365-8578; e-mail: info@treasurecay.com/www.treasurecay.com.
JUNE
CABO CHALLENG [Abaco] Location: Treasure Cay. NOTE: No events scheduled in The Bahamas until the year 2000.
JUNE
SUMMER GOSPEL MUSIC SPLASH '99 [Nassau/Paradise
Island] NOT AN ANNUAL EVENT. SCHEDULED ONE TIME ONLY IN '98.
JUNE 23
SECOND ANNUAL BAHAMIAN ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR [Abaco] Held during the Billfish Tournament. Location: Treasure Cay Beach Resort. For more information, telephone (242) 365-8535.
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