Fireworks over Grace Bay Fireworks on New Year's Eve, Grace Bay, Providenciales.
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Turks and Caicos Major Events

The 2017 New Year's Eve fireworks at Grace Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos
Fireworks over Grace Bay.

The Turks and Caicos Islands has several major annual events throughout the year. These events can be a great addition to a vacation in this Beautiful by Nature archipelago.

These events range from a junkanoo-style festival around Christmas to themed charity fundraisers and model sailboat races. Many of them are free to attend, and are a great way to explore other islands like Middle Caicos, South Caicos, and Water Cay.

Throughout the year, you can also find smaller events that are fun to attend, such as live music shows, craft markets, pub quizzes, and beach BBQs. For a full list of events happening in the Turks and Caicos, see Events.

The Island Fish Fry in Turks and Caicos The Thursday Fish Fry is held in the parking lot of Stubbs Diamond Plaza in the Bight community of Providenciales.

The Fish Fry

Every Thursday

The Fish Fry is a weekly cookout held in The Bight, a neighborhood on Providenciales. It is a great opportunity to sample a wide range of Turks and Caicos and Caribbean cuisine foods from local restaurants, such as conch salad, cracked conch, fresh lobster (when it's in season), and blackened fish.

The event also features a live band and emcee that provide entertainment throughout the night, vendor stalls selling local and imported crafts, and a live Bahamian-style junkanoo band.

Fireworks on the beach on New Year's Eve on Providenciales. On New Year's Eve, Grace Bay Beach is the best place to watch fireworks on Providenciales.

New Year's Eve

December 31

The most impressive display of the year is the fireworks over Grace Bay Beach on New Year's Eve.

Many of the larger resorts on Providenciales put on their own firework displays, and when the clock strikes midnight, the entirety of Grace Bay lights up. It’s not just fireworks—there are often several beach bonfires going (the largest is usually at Rickie's Flamingo Café), and sky lanterns can be seen floating away during the whole night.

A band playing on a lit stage at the Maskanoo festival in Turks and Caicos. Live entertainment, costumed performers, and merriment await visitors at the Maskanoo festival on Providenciales.

Maskanoo

Boxing Day, December 26

Maskanoo is a street festival held on Boxing Day (December 26), and combines elements of masquerades and traditional Bahamian-style junkanoo. It features live music, a costumed parade, and fireworks.

Maskanoo is hosted by the local hotel and tourism association, and the event takes place in the evening on Grace Bay Road in the heart of the shopping district. Craft and food vendors also offer a selection of souvenirs, drinks, and dishes.

Large crowd at night at the In the Pink event on Providenciales. In the Pink, held at The Palms resort in Grace Bay, is the largest annual fundraising event on Providenciales. (Paradise Photography)

In the Pink

Typically held in October

In the Pink is a charity event usually held in October at The Palms resort on Grace Bay Beach. The event is a fundraiser for the National Cancer Society, and combines a high-end used clothing sale with a general extravagant party, which is one of the largest held in the country.

People racing models sailboats on Bambarra Beach. The Valentine's Day Cup on Bambarra Beach, Middle Caicos.

Valentine's Day Cup

Held in February on the Saturday closest to Valentine’s Day

The Valentine's Day Cup is a model Caicos Sloop sailboat race that takes place on the quiet island of Middle Caicos on the Saturday nearest Valentine’s Day.

The tournament is a great event for families and children, and offers a fun beach day with local food and music. It’s held at the tranquil Bambarra Beach, which offers calm and shallow water and white sand.

The Valentine’s Day Cup is a great excuse to visit the spectacular islands of North Caicos and Middle Caicos on a day trip. There’s a plethora of natural sights and secluded beaches to discover.

Boats race on a turquoise blue ocean for Fisherman's Day on South Caicos. Witness boat races, a conch diving competition, and live entertainment at the annual Fisherman's Day event on South Caicos.

Fisherman's Day

Typically held in August

This local fishing festival is held each August on South Caicos, an island located at the southeastern end of the Turks and Caicos archipelago. Fresh seafood options are abundant, as is rum punch and the music of local bands.

During the day, you can watch fishermen compete in a variety of events, like conch diving and conch boat racing. Attending Fisherman's Day is a great way to meet locals and explore the island.

Chef at the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival in Turks and Caicos. The Caribbean Food and Wine Festival is held annually on Providenciales and features gourmet meals, wines, cocktails, and more.

The Caribbean Food and Wine Festival

Typically held in October

The Caribbean Food and Wine Festival is arguably the top event of the year for fine dining foodies. This international festival has historically welcomed Michelin-starred chefs from the U.K. and U.S., international wine experts, and other gastronomy pros to the luxury resorts of the Turks and Caicos Islands (primarily Providenciales).

Events vary from year to year, but typically include a wine tasting or pairing, a multi-course gourmet dinner, and a delicious brunch on Providenciales or Parrot Cay.

You'll need tickets for each event if you want to try them all, and prices per event can range from $50 to upwards of $200, depending on the function.

A dozen boats on Water Cay for the Caribbean House Evolution music festival. The popular Caribbean House Evolution music festival on Water Cay draws hundreds of festival-goers annually.

Caribbean House Evolution

Typically held in late July

The multi-day Caribbean House Evolution music festival hosts a mega party (by local standards) each year at the idyllic Water Cay. The festival usually takes place over three days in mid-summer, with a beach party, a pool party, and finally, the Water Cay boat party.

The music is almost entirely electronic, and is provided by local and international DJs.

The boat party can be quite impressive, as scores of boats—ranging from small vessels to beautiful yachts—make the short hop over to Water Cay and anchor at the beach.

Open water swimmers running into the water on Grace Bay Beach. Open water swimmers compete in Race for the Conch, an annual open water swim along Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales.

Race for the Conch

Typically held on the last Saturday in June

Race for the Conch is an open water swimming competition held off of Grace Bay Beach. The event features three races between 0.5 and 2.4 miles (0.8 and 3.9 km) in length, as well as a 100-meter (328 ft) children's race. One of the biggest sporting events of the year on Providenciales, Race for the Conch is a great event to participate in or watch from the shoreline with other spectators.

Proceeds have historically benefited local causes and organizations, including learn-to-swim programs and the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund. The World Open Water Swimming Association has named it one of the top 100 open water races in the world.

People bidding on art at a luxury resort in Turks and Caicos. Beautiful art pieces go up for auction at An Evening of Art, held annually at a luxury resort on Providenciales. Photography by Renau Destine.

An Evening of Art

Typically held in January

This charity art fundraiser is a great way to browse local fine art, photography, and multimedia works in a luxurious setting. An Evening of Art is typically held at the elegant Shore Club resort and features live performances, delicious food and drink, and both a silent and live auction.

There's usually an after party with a live DJ and dancing. The event raises money for the local youth center.