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Happenings & Events

TURKS AND CAICOS EVENTS

Island Calendar

The Turks and Caicos Islands hum with celebration year-round. Weekly happenings bring locals and travelers together over culture and cuisine, while annual events—like the spirited South Caicos Regatta and vibrant Maskanoo—draw attendees from afar. Each gathering is an invitation to embrace wonder in the Caribbean’s most exclusive archipelago.

ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS

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kite flying winner
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race for da conch swim
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Valentine’s Day Cup

Middle Caicos

February 14, 2026

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Wine Cellar Golf & Fishing Tournament

Providenciales

March 5-8, 2026

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Caribbean House Evolution

Providenciales

July 17-19, 2026

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Caribbean Food & Wine Festival

Providenciales

Every November 3-9

The Caribbean Food & Wine Festival is an annual premier culinary celebration held across Providenciales, bringing together world-renowned guest chefs, master winemakers, and food enthusiasts for a multi-day itinerary of fine dining, wine tastings, beachfront events, and island cultural showcases.

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Maskanoo

Providenciales

Every December 26-27

Maskanoo is the largest annual cultural street festival in the Turks and Caicos Islands, held every year on Boxing Day (December 26) to celebrate island heritage through costumed masquerade parades, live music, local food, and holiday festivities.

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Rake & Scrape Festival

North Caicos

The Rake & Scrape Festival is an annual spring celebration hosted on North Caicos on Horsestable Beach, bringing together musicians, dancers, and food vendors on the beach to honor the island's signature Rake & Scrape (or ripsaw) musical genre.

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South Caicos Regatta

South Caicos

Born from a royal visit in the 1960s, the South Caicos Regatta—or the “Big South Regatta”—has evolved into Turks and Caicos’ longest-running festival, drawing sailors and spectators from near and far for a weekend steeped in maritime heritage. Held every May in Cockburn Harbour to honor the island's seafaring heritage with Caicos sloop boat races, float parades, beauty pageants, and waterfront street parties.

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Turks & Caicos Poker Run

Turks and Caicos

The TCI Poker Run (organized by the TCI Boat Club) is a high-energy multi-day maritime charity event in the Turks and Caicos Islands, bringing together local boaters, captain crews, and ocean enthusiasts for a weekend of island-hopping, card-collecting, and beach parties.

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Wine Cellar Fishing & Golf Tournament

Providenciales

The Wine Cellar Golf & Fishing Tournament is an annual multi-day charity event on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, bringing together competitive offshore angling, a golf tournament, and vibrant island shore parties to raise money for local youth and sports organizations.

Kite Flying

Turks and Caicos

The Annual Kite Flying Competition is a cherished Easter tradition in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where locals and visitors gather on the beaches to fly colorful, handmade kites and celebrate community heritage.

TCI Top Model

Providenciales

The TCI Top Model Contest is the premier modeling, fashion, and talent development showcase in the Turks and Caicos Islands, providing a platform for local aspiring models and creatives to launch international careers.

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Salt Cay Homecoming

Salt Cay

Salt Cay Homecoming is an annual multi-day heritage festival on the historic island of Salt Cay, bringing together locals, former residents, and visitors for a island-wide reunion filled with traditional games, live music, local food, and cultural festivities.

Race For The Conch

Providenciales

Every June 27

The Race for the Conch Eco-SeaSwim is an internationally acclaimed annual open-water swimming competition held in late June along Grace Bay Beach, where novice and elite ocean swimmers race through turquoise waters for handcrafted conch trophies.

Taste of Tapas

Providenciales

Every June 30 - July 1

Taste of Tapas is an annual spring culinary showcase in Providenciales organized by the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA), bringing together top local resorts and restaurants to serve gourmet small plates alongside fine wine, beer, and cocktail pairings.

Tourism Environmental Awareness Month

Turks and Caicos

Every November 1 - December 1

Tourism Environmental Awareness Month (TEAM) is a month-long annual observance held every November in the Turks and Caicos Islands, dedicated to promoting eco-friendly travel, marine conservation, and sustainable tourism practices throughout the archipelago.

National Heritage Month

Turks and Caicos

Every October 1 - November 1

National Heritage Month is a month-long celebration held every October across the Turks and Caicos Islands, showcasing the country's rich history, folklore, music, traditional cuisine, and cultural identity.

In The Pink

Providenciales

In The Pink is an annual high-energy social fundraiser and charity shopping event held on Providenciales every October, bringing together island residents and visitors to raise money for breast cancer care and support across the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Kew Festival

North Caicos

The Kew Festival (also known as Kew Day Fest or "We Goin' Kew") is a vibrant community and cultural heritage festival hosted in the historic village of Kew on North Caicos annually in October, celebrating the agricultural, musical, and culinary traditions of the Caicos Islands.

WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

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Events Calendar

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