Barbados Comes “Back” To Charleston

This year, the Consulate General of Barbados at Miami, in partnership in partnership with the Carrie-Lynn Grazette Cancer Foundation of Atlanta, INC., the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, and Charles Towne Landing, celebrates its "Barbados Comes To" event showcasing Barbados culture, food, and businesses at the Charles Towne Landing, historic birthplace of South Carolina.

The event takes place August 29 - August 31, 2025.

Crowd of people at a welcoming reception event with a sign that says 'Welcome Reception.'

Welcome Reception

Kick off the weekend with Island cocktails, good company, and a taste of what’s to come.

PARTY STARTS HERE

Biggie Irie

"Bridgetown Market" Recreation

Enjoy the colors, flavors, and rhythms of a Bajan street market. Food, music, art, and handmade goods await.

FEATURED ENTERTAINERS

Mexican

Elegant table setting with wine glasses, napkin, and utensils, with text overlay reading 'Barbados Comes to Gala' in bold letters.
A church sign reading 'Welcome to our church Sence' with a nighttime sky background.

DJ Thunder

Night scene of a beachfront stall with the text "OISTINS FISH FRY" in bold orange letters, illuminated by streetlights and decorated with palm trees.

Charles Towne Landing

1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
SAT, 30 AUG
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Adult $15.00, S.C. Senior - $10.50, Youth 6-15 - 7.50, KIDS under 5 FREE

Charles Towne Landing - Founders Hall

1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
SAT, 30 AUG
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM - $150.00

Charles Towne Landing - Founders Hall

1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
SUN, 31 AUG
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM - FREE

Sermon by:

Rev. Michelle Roach

Begin the day with faith and fellowship.

Charles Towne Landing

1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
SAT, 30 AUG
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Trace your ancestral roots!

The Barbados Archives Department, in collaboration with The BTMI is hosting a Genealogy Marketplace:

CHARLESTON EDITION

Charles Towne Landing - Legare Waring House

1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
SUN, 31 AUG
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - FREE

FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Scene of a busy outdoor market with colorful tents and shoppers browsing under trees, with text overlay reading 'Bridgetown Market'

Gala

An elegant evening of island elegance and entertainment. Celebrate heritage and community in true Bajan style.

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“SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING”

"Oistins Fish Fry" Recreation

Close out the weekend with a classic Barbadian fish fry, music, laughter, and plenty of flavor.

Mr. Blood

Moxy Charleston Downtown


547 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
FRI, AUG 29
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM - FREE