📅 Plan Ahead—Island Style!
While Staniel Cay Yacht Club (SCYC) hosts many of the island’s advance-planned events, Embrace Resort, local businesses and community groups also hold celebrations and specials throughout the year. Not all events are widely advertised or planned far in advance, so stay connected with Staniel Cay Life for real-time updates!
🌎 Everyone’s Welcome!
Staniel Cay embraces people of all faiths and backgrounds. In The Bahamas—where Christianity is the official religion—some community events are centered around Christian holidays, which is why you’ll see them noted here. We celebrate the island’s local traditions while honoring the diversity of all who visit and call Staniel Cay home.
🔄 Recurring Events & Island Vibes
This calendar features events that typically happen every year. When current dates are confirmed, they’re noted here—but even if you don’t see a date, the event may still take place. Flexibility is part of the island charm!
🇺🇸 Planning Tip for U.S. Visitors
Many people visit during U.S. holidays, so they’re noted here to help you plan your trip!
January
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New Year’s Day
January 1, 2026
Often a special “recovery” breakfast at the Flyin’ Pig Café (at Embrace Resort).
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day (USA)
January 19, 2026
FEBRUARY
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"5Fs" – First Friday in February Farmer’s Cay Festival
First Friday in February
Weekend of sailing regattas, music, food, handcrafted sales, and festivities throughout Farmer’s Cay. Affectionately called the “5Fs,” the annual First Friday in February Farmer’s Cay Festival takes place just a few cays south of Staniel Cay. Many people boat down for the event (or hop on with local pilots for the five-minute flight). The highlight of 5Fs is a multi-day sailing regatta in which “C” class traditional Bahamian sloop sailboats from across The Bahamas compete.
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SCYC Wahoo Blitz Tournament & Festivities
Usually held during Super Bowl weekend
Staniel Cay Yacht Club hosts an Annual Wahoo Blitz fishing tournament to great acclaim. More than 20 boats participate from all over, each with teams of six anglers. With prizes for aggregate weight, other fish, Calcutta and more, winning teams walk away with shares of the $84,000+ purse! The weekend event features parties, live music, shopping bazaars, kids’ events and Awards Ceremony (followed by a Super Bowl feast and the big game).
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Super Bowl Watch Parties
Super Bowl weekend
Hosted at various local establishments, Super Bowl parties often kick off at Big Dog’s Bar, Bottom Line, the Liquormat and SCYC.
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Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2026
Specials at local restaurants.
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President’s Day (USA)
Third Monday in February
MARCH
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St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2026
SCYC typically joins in the festivities with a celebration featuring green beer, corned beef & cabbage and Irish music (Usually March madness, too!)
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SCYC James Bond Casino Royale Party
2026 TBD (March 22, 2025)
This annual themed event is a celebratory combination of costumes, entertainment, dancing and casino games. This is one of the most popular parties of the year. (Entry fee.)
April
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Sushi Night at the Flyin’ Pig Café
April 16, 2025 (Lunch instead of dinner)
Featuring sushi rolls, appetizers and fried rice. Dine-in, carry-out and delivery available. Pre-Orders are strongly recommended.
Call (242) 557-3287
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EASTER WEEKEND EVENTS
April 18 - 21, 2025
At SCYC: For the kids - Games, Crafts& Treats. For the adults - Happy Hour specials. For everyone - a special Easter-themed dinner.
In the COMMUNITY: Specials at local restaurants and NUMEROUS Community events!
Friday, April 18
11:00am Good Friday Service at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
4:00pm until . . . Fishing tournament registration, Ironman Competition, Bingo, Hoopla, Raffle Tickets, Tshirts on sale, Food & Drink on sale, Music by DJ Rev. Location: Public Beach on the main road.
Saturday, April 19
8:000am Anglers depart - BOTTOM FISHING TOURNAMENT
1:00pm “Funday” at the Public Beach. Food, drinks & dessert sales. Chance to win at Hoopla, Bingo and Raflle. Sunfish Regatta.
3:30pm Anglers Return – exciting to witness the count and chaos
7:00pm Awards Ceremony at the Public Beach. DJ Rev.
Sunday, April 20
10:00am Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt at Staniel Cay Yacht Club. By the Pool area, baskets provided. Games, crafts, treats.
10:30am (TIME CHANGE) Resurrection Worship Service at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
3:00pm (TIME CHANGE) “Tea & Paint” at the Aurelia Miller Comprehensive School. Dress Code: Easter colors. Floral/Tropical prints. Prizes for lady/girls’ hats, men/boys’ shirts.
4:00-6:00pm SCYC Happy Hour, followed by special Easter Dinner (while reservations remain available).
Monday, April 21
1:00pm until . . . “Chill Day” at the Public Beach! Cookout, “Souseout,” Easter Egg Hunt, Raffle Drawing
On the WATER:
The Annual Bottom Fishing Tournament (postponed from October 2024), hosted by the Staniel Cay Community Association, will be held during the Easter weekend festivities. Fishing, prizes and fun!
Note: The 5th Annual Tony Gray Memorial Sunfish Regatta—usually held Easter weekend-- is postponed to June 2025.
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The 69th National Family Island Regatta, George Town, Exuma
April 22 - 26, 2025
Although this event does not occur in Staniel Cay, it is included here because it IS part of Staniel Cay Life!
Staniel Cay has a decades-long history of building, sailing and WINNING – starting from the very first Regatta in 1954. Staniel Cayans follow the Regatta closely by attending, sailing, or watching and cheering all the live action!
Stay tuned to Staniel Cay Life for behind-the-scenes action!
May
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Kentucky Derby
May 3, 2025
Hats & Happy Hour at SCYC with a watch party for the 151st Kentucky Derby.
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Sushi Night at the Flyin’ Pig Café
May 3, 2025
Featuring sushi rolls, appetizers and fried rice. Dine-in, carry-out and delivery available. Pre-orders are strongly recommended.
(242) 557-3287
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Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2025
Happy Hour specials and a delicious Mexican feast at SCYC.
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Mother’s Day
May 11, 2025
Special church service, meal specials at local establishments and occasionally a community event.
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Memorial Day (USA)
May 26, 2025
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3rd Annual Mind, Motivation & Ministry Conference (Embrace Resort)
May 29-31, 2025
A free community-centered event designed to uplift, educate and provide tools for mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Speakers, counselors and wellness leaders from Nassau and beyond. The 2025 theme is “Nourish to Flourish: A Sacred Journey to Reclaiming Yourself through Self-Care.”
JUNE
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Bahamas Labour Day
June 6, 2025
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Bahamas Whit Monday holiday
June 9, 2025
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Father’s Day
June 15, 2025
Occasionally a community event.
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Juneteenth (USA)
June 19, 2025
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5th Annual Tony Gray Memorial Sunfish Regatta
Note: The 5th Annual Tony Gray Memorial Sunfish Regatta—usually held Easter weekend—was postponed to June 2025. Details to be announced.
JULY
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USA Independence Day
July 4, 2025
With so many American visiting Staniel Cay, this holiday is a big celebration on Staniel Cay and one of the busiest weeks of the year! Long drive contest, kid events, food specials, music, dancing, fireworks.
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Bahamas Independence Day
July 10, 2025
The Bahamas gained independence from Great Britain on July 10, 1973. Community-wide celebrations with food, music, fireworks and sometimes an impromptu Junkanoo parade!
August
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“August Monday” Holiday
1st Monday in August
Officially known as “Emancipation Day,” this holiday commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire (which included The Bahamas). Extended weekend of community events with music, food and festivities; a beach party and diving contest, family homecomings and more.
September
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Labor Day (USA)
September 1, 2025
OCTOBER
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Bahamas National Heroes Day
Second Monday in October
(Formerly Columbus Day)
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Annual Bottom Fishing Tournament
The Annual Bottom Fishing Tournament is typically held on the holiday weekend in October. Due to extreme weather, the October 2024 event was postponed to April 2025. It has not yet been announced if the October 2025 schedule will resume.
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Halloween
October 31, 2025
COMMUNITY: Kids enjoy island-style trick-or-treating—piled into the back of a pickup truck, making stops along the way, with parents following close behind in golf carts!
November
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Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025
Traditional American feasts served at local restaurants.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
November 27, 2025
A low-key version for runners and walkers, a short loop and a long loop. It’s mostly about the island-wide camaraderie while getting a little stretch in before the feasting begins!
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Thanksgiving Weekend
Last Weekend of November
Community Memorial Tree-Lighting Ceremony & Potluck Dinner
The community gathers in the Church’s front yard and decorates the giant Christmas tree with ornaments memorializing family and friends from Staniel Cay who have passed away. It is a beautiful way to honor past and present with Christmas carols, a few brief speakers and a potluck meal shared together.
December
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Christmas Eve/Day
December 24 - 25, 2025
Public and private celebrations. Special Church services. SCYC and Embrace Resort present festive children’s parties.
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SCYC Winter Carnival
December 29 - 31, 2025
Days of family-friendly festivities:
Dec 29 – Li’l Mateys’ Pirate Event
Dec 29 – Special “Pirate Dinner”
Dec 29 – The super-popular Pirate Party blowout with costumes, prizes, DJ, dancing and more. (Cover charge.)
Dec 30 – Longest Drive Golf Contest & Cocktails on the Beach
Dec 31 – Special New Year’s Eve Dinne, Party and Fireworks (Cover charge.)
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New Year's Eve
December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve Celebrations also at other local bars, such as Big Dog’s, Bottom Line and the Liquormat.
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