BARBADOS 2023 CROP-OVER DATES.

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Crop Over 2023 features a full slate of events following a few years of COVID disruptions. The festival officially kicks off on July 1st with the Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes featuring a parade starting at Haymans Factory.

The National Botanical Gardens plays a key role in this year’s festival hosting key events such as Junior Kadooment, Pandemonium, Pic-O-De-Crop calypso finals, and Soca 4.0. The latter is a new event that will showcase the season’s most popular artistes and songs. Grand Kadooment returns to a more traditional route with revellers jumping from Warrens to the Mighty Grynner Highway (Spring Garden).

MonthDay(s)EventVenue
May 25 – Aug 27Visual Arts Exhibition SeriesQueen’s Park Gallery
Jun1Crop Over In The CityGolden Square Freedom Park
Jun2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30Crop Over Sweet LimesVarious Locations
Jul1Ceremonial Delivery of the Last CanesHaymans Factory
Jul2Junior Monarch Semi-FinalsNational Botanical Gardens
Jul29 & Aug 12Bridgetown MarketCheapside Market, Golden Square Freedom Park, Spring Garden Playing Field, Heroes Square, Independence Square
Jul14Pan Yard LimeNCF Carpark
Jul15Junior KadoomentNational Botanical Gardens
Jul15Junior Monarch FinalsNational Botanical Gardens
Jul16PandemoniumNational Botanical Gardens
Jul26Crop Over Folk ConcertGolden Square Freedom Park
Jul30Soca On De HillTBA
Aug1Emancipation Day CelebrationsTBA
Aug1The ReunionKensington Mall Carpark
Aug2RISETBA
Aug4Pic-O-De-Crop FinalsNational Botanical Gardens
Aug5Foreday Morning JamBridgetown to Mighty Grynner Highway
Aug5Dis Is RickTBA
Aug5 & 6Bridgetown MarketMighty Grynner Highway
Aug6Soca 4.0National Botanical Gardens
Aug7Grand KadoomentWarrens to Mighty Grynner Highway
Aug12Golden Soca SaturdayCricket Legends
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Crop Over is Barbados’ premiere summer festival and attracts visitors from across the globe! Many Bajans who now live off the island also return home to join in the festivities with family and friends. In addition to the official events of the National Cultural Foundation there are many other ‘Crop Over’ activities – such as themed parties and cruises – for you to enjoy!

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