Calendar of Events

January 1 Annually

Often a special “recovery” breakfast at the Flyin’ Pig Café (at Embrace Resort).

January 3, 2026

Hosted by the Staniel Cay Youth Sailing Club, the Sunfish Regatta is sailed by local and visiting youth. Time is tide-dependent. Location is the Shipyard, just up from the Church, between Bottom Line bar and Seaside Vacation Rentals. A fun all-community event with music, food, drinks, trophies and sailing fun!

January 19, 2026

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.

NOT TAKING PLACE IN FEB 2026.

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).

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.

February 14 annually

Specials at local restaurants.

Third Monday in February

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!)

March 20, 2026

Beginning at 3:00pm at the Public Beach, hosted by Flyin’ Pig Cafe. $25 Roast Pork or $18 Grilled Chicken. Both include Peas-n-Rice, Bahamian Mac-n-Cheese, Corn on the cob. While it lasts! For sale: Cold Beer, Rum Punch, Goombay Smash

March 21, 2026

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.) The casino and event activities serve as a fundraiser for a different charity every year. 2026 funds benefit an important medical clinic upgrade!

March 27, 2026

VIP Invitation-only event for Named Level Donors to the Clinic project

March 28, 2026 Postponed

Special Community Donor Appreciation & Fundraising Event is postponed to Summer 2026.

Easter is Sunday, April 5, 2026

SPECIFICS HAVE NOT BEEN ANNOUNCED YET, but typical schedule is below:

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 3

11:00am Good Friday Service at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

Saturday, April 4

Annual Tony Gray Memorial SUNFISH REGATTA

Sunday, April 5

10:00am Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt at Staniel Cay Yacht Club. By the Pool area, baskets provided. Games, crafts, treats.

10:30am (or 11:00am) Resurrection Worship Service at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

TBD “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 6

1:00pm until . . . “Chill Day” at the Public Beach!  Cookout, “Souseout,” Easter Egg Hunt, Raffle Drawing 

April 22 - 25, 2026

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!

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Hosted by the Staniel Cay Youth Sailing Club. This annual event honors, in memoriam, Tony Gray by celebrating Staniel Cay’s legacy of superb sailing, strong character and community. Sunfish sailing races, cookout, drinks & music. Located in the “Shipyard,” just up from the Church, between Bottom Line bar and Seaside Vacation Rentals. Everyone welcome!

May 2, 2026

Hats & Happy Hour at SCYC with a watch party for the 152nd Kentucky Derby.

May 5, 2026

SCYC features All Day Drink Specials, Happy Hour Specials 4-6pm, and a delicious Mexican feast buffet 6:30-8pm. Menu is now available! Purchase tickets >May 1 at Marina Office $40 each (before tax/gratuity).

May 10, 2026

Special church service, meal specials at local establishments and occasionally a community event.

Monday, May 25, 2026

4th Annual, May 14-16, 2026

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 2026 theme is “Renewing of Your Mind.”

June 1 - November 30 annually

The official hurricane season runs from June through November, with peak activity typically from August to October. It’s also our rainy season—but we still enjoy plenty of sunshine! This can be a wonderful time to visit with fewer crowds—just stay weather-aware, consider flexible flights and check accommodation policies.

June 5, 2026

(falls in May in 2026)

Reverts to Easter weekend 2026

June 19, 2026

June 19-21 Weekend, 2026

The first of its kind! A full weekend of festivities celebrating Staniel Cay’s history and unique culture. Food, crafts, music, activities, presentations and more! Check back for developing details.

June 21, 2026

Occasionally a community event.

Not Yet Announced (SIS = Summer In Staniel)

July 4, Annually

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.

July 10, Annually

The Bahamas gained independence from Great Britain on July 10, 1973. Community-wide celebrations with food, music, fireworks and sometimes an impromptu Junkanoo parade!

Summer date TBD, tentatively July

Community Donor Appreciation & Fundraising Event to be held - everyone welcome! Check back for more info.

August 1 annually

Lobster season runs August 1 - March 31. Opening day is exciting to watch all the spearfishermen return with their hauls. Yum!

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 7, 2026

Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Embrace’s Flyin’ Pig Cafe and other businesses often close for a few weeks in the slower Fall season to conduct maintenance and other projects. Check our Food & Drink page for updates and/or contact the business directly to confirm operating schedule.

Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Embrace’s Flyin’ Pig Cafe and other businesses often close for a few weeks in the slower Fall season to conduct maintenance and other projects. Check our Food & Drink page for updates and/or contact the business directly to confirm operating schedule.

Second Monday in October

(Formerly Columbus Day)

October 9-12, 2026

The Annual Bottom Fishing Tournament is typically held on the holiday weekend in October.  Fishing, Food, Festivities!

NOT YET OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED, but a likely schedule MAY be:

Friday

4:00pm until . . . Fishing tournament registration, Ironman Competition, Bingo, Hoopla, Raffle Tickets, Tshirts on sale, Food & Drink on sale, Music.  Location: Public Beach on the main road.

Saturday

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.

October 31, Annually

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 26, 2026

Traditional American feasts served at local restaurants.

NOT YET ANNOUNCED but typically on Thanksgiving around 9:00am

2025 Course: Starting Line at Public Beach Pavilion, hosted by Staniel Cay Adventures. Hydration Station en route by Flyin’ Pig Cafe, Finish line celebration at SCYC.

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! “Huffin’ for the Stuffin’!”

NOT YET ANNOUNCED but typically Saturday eve of Thanksgiving weekend

Community Annual Memorial Tree-Lighting & 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 24 - 25, Annually

Public and private celebrations.  Special Church services.  SCYC and Embrace Resort typically present festive children’s parties .

December, Days Prior to New Year’s Eve

Days of family-friendly festivities:

Dec TBD – Li’l Mateys’ Pirate Event

Dec TBD – Special “Pirate Dinner” 

Dec TBD – The super-popular Pirate Party blowout with costumes, prizes, DJ, dancing and more. (Cover charge.)

Dec TBD – Longest Drive Golf Contest & Cocktails on the Beach

Dec 31 – Special New Year’s Eve Dinner, Party and Fireworks (Cover charge.)

December 31, Annually

New Year’s Eve Celebrations also at other local bars, such as Big Dog’s, Bottom Line and/or the Liquormat.