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Our calendar shows the special events and celebrations that are held throughout the year on Bonaire.
Throughout the month, there will be several “Den Trin”, pop-up events with music and food where people gather to warm up for Dia di Rincon, from 7 pm to 12 am, hosted around Rincon. They will start on April 5th at Piedra Pretu, then April 12th next to Museo Chi Chi Tan, then April 19th...
The “Dama Kultural” pageant on April 20th from 8 pm to 11 pm at Stadion Antonio Trenidat.
The “Chikitin Krioyo” pageant on April 21st from 5 pm to 9 pm at Stadion Antonio Trenidat.
There will also be a soccer championship dedicated to the F.G. Janga, in which local teams will participate to win the F.G. Janga Cup. The final will be April 22nd from 8 pm to 10 pm at Stadion Antonio Trenidat.
On April 23rd Posada Para Mira is organizing a 5-course traditional dinner from 6 pm to 9 pm in Kaya Cornelis D. Crestian, at a long table under the moonlight catered by Rincon chefs with local ingredients. Tickets are 100 dollars, and there is a capacity for 300 people. For more information on the event,...
Parades will be clustered at the end of the month, starting on April 24th with “Simadan di nos Grandinan”, the parade dedicated to the elderly folks of Rincon from 4 pm to 8 pm in Plenchi Carmen Goeloe and the main streets of Rincon.
“Ruta di Tradishon”, an accumulation of habits from the past with roots in Rincon, on April 25th from 7 pm to 3 am in the streets of Rincon.
On April 26th there will be “Parada di Garoshi” in the streets of Rincon from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Throughout the month, there will be several “Den Trin”, pop-up events with music and food where people gather to warm up for Dia di Rincon, from 7 pm to 12 am, hosted around Rincon. They will start on April 5th at Piedra Pretu, then April 12th next to Museo Chi Chi Tan, then April 19th...
Closer to the big day, there will be several parties and gatherings in Rincon, including Kings of Krioyo, where the local talents get to shine and play local music the entire night on April 26th from 10 pm to 3 am at Plenchi Carmen Goeloe.
An official government ceremony in honor of King Willem Alexander is followed by numerous events and celebrations in Kralendijk.
“Juvedam” takes place from 4 am to 7 am on April 27th and Simadan di Shon Cain later that day from 10 am to 12 am in the Northern part of Rincon.
This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.
Topa mi den Cocorobi taking place from 5 pm to 3 am in Cocorobi on April 28th.
April 29th, the eve of Dia di Rincon, there will be Antesala Dia di Rincon from 4 pm to 7 pm, followed by Ban topa dia di Rincon from 7 pm to 12 am, and a party in Stadion Antonio Trenidat from 11 pm to 3 am, all leading to Dia di Rincon on April...
Rincon Day is a special day on the island of Bonaire, where the focus is in the oldest town of Bonaire and the Dutch Caribbean. Visitors can enjoy an array of local cuisines and listen to local music and traditional dances. All of these activities take place in the center of Rincon where locals and...
Labor Day is a legal holiday. There aren’t any events, but shops, banks and offices are closed.
On May 1st, the “Saka Raton” will be in the streets of Rincon to finish all the festivities.
This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.
Are you ready for a week full of CCR diving? During this week you can immerse yourself in the world of CCR diving. There will be presentations, demonstrations, and gear tryouts. After years of successful Bonaire TeK editions, we decided it was time to add an event, especially for CCR divers. We assure you, that...
Kids Sea Camp is a fun family event hosted each year by Margo Peyton at Buddy Dive Resort. This complete program integrates both educational events for the children on land and underwater as well as private family time to make this a memorable experience for the whole family. Kids Sea Camp weeks are fun for...
You are cordially invited to join us for wellness and relaxing experiences on our pristine island of Bonaire. This year, the industry partners have teamed up to offer you a week-long and beyond program. For more information visit: bonaireyogafestival.com
This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), along with SKAL, will organize for the first time Bonaire by Night. This event will take place on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, from 6 pm to 9 pm. The event will be held at Kaya Grandi, the entire downtown area, and Terramar Mall. The Bonaire by Night event will continue at the...
