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Barbados Comes “Back” to Charleston

AUGUST 29 - 31, 2025

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Barbados at Charles Towne Landing, the historic birthplace of South Carolina. This exciting event presented by The Consulate General of Barbados at Miami, in partnership with the Carrie-Lynn Grazette Cancer Foundation of Atlanta, INC., the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, Charles Towne Landing and Barbados and the Carolinas Legacy Foundation, brings the island’s rich heritage to life through food, music, art, and warm Bajan hospitality.

This is your opportunity to indulge in authentic flavors, sway to lively rhythms, and experience the colorful traditions that make Barbados so unique.

Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of culture and connection! It’s more than just a festival. It’s a reunion.

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Weekend of enjoying the colors, flavours, and rhythms of Bajan Culture. Food, music, and art

celebrating heritage and culture in a true Bajan style.

Man with red dyed hair, sunglasses, smiling, wearing a black patterned shirt with red accents on sleeves, silver jewelry, and a smartwatch, holding hands together in front of him.

Anderson “Mr. Blood” Armstrong

MR BLOOD Ft MIKEY MERCER - Heart of the Party

A man wearing a large Mexican sombrero and a red suit jacket with a treble clef pin, playing steel drums that have Barbados postage stamps on them, on a black background.

Terry “Mexican” Arthur

MEXICAN Ft GORG - More Steel Pan

A joyful man wearing a black beret, a jacket with red snowflakes, and a colorful shirt, smiling and gesturing with both hands.

Geoffrey”Biggie Irie” Cordle

BIGGIE IRIE - Nah Going Home