Events Calendar

This week is dedicated to the tourism industry to get people aware of the development taking place on the island. There will be a tourism summit where island partners come together to brainstorm solutions for problems in the industry. Furthermore, there will be a competition all about tourism for the youth of the island to...

Tourism Corporation Bonaire organizes a Tourism Summit annually in the Tourism month to share the vision, actions and strategy for tourism development on Bonaire. An overview of Bonaire’s state of the industry, results and planning for the following year are discussed with the help of island partners. A special seminar with interactive breakout sessions, in...

From September 28th – October 1st, Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association and TCB in collaboration with wine education and certification provider WTOL Academy and Stichting Vakbekwaamheid Horeca (SVH), are organizing the first Bonaire Wine Week, with the aim to showcase the richness and diversity of the wine industry while promoting Bonaire as a premier destination...

During the most significant technical diving event in the Caribbean, guests can enjoy demos and tryouts with the newest equipment, presentations from renowned names in the industry, and lots of...

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.

Usually held in the heart of Kralendijk, this event attracts locals and tourists alike to taste a variety of dishes offered on the island, with live music and performances. This is the perfect place to experience the rich culture of Bonaire, including the culmination of all the nationalities that have a hand in creating this...

Washington Slagbaai National Park, STINAPA, is organizing ‘Festival di Kabritu’, the annual Goat Festival. There will be a variety of local dishes made with goat meat, sweets, drinks, folkloric music and dance, games and domino. A culinary contest will be held as well between participants. They will be judged on presentation and taste. Entrance to the...

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved for all the fun activities that can and should be done in a park. Grab your family and hit the pavement, you might even bump...

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new potential partners. Aside from networking, organizations within the industry can showcase their property by hosting the event at their establishment.

The 56th edition of the Bonaire Regatta takes place from October 9-14. During this event the bay will be filled with sails from all kinds of sailing divisions, all competing...

Sharing is in our nature, so we would like you to experience the oldest village of Bonaire while walking around and shop, indulge in our local food and feeling the...

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...

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new...

A festival for all the neighborhoods of the island. The six main and oldest ones are symbolized on our flag by the red star with the six points. These neighborhoods...

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved...

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...

Sharing is in our nature, so we would like you to experience the oldest village of Bonaire while walking around and shop, indulge in our local food and feeling the...

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved...

Tourism Corporation Bonaire with its partners, the Public Entity of Bonaire, Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association, Bonaire International Airport have a joint quarterly press conference to promote and foster collaboration...

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new...

A festival for all the neighborhoods of the island. The six main and oldest ones are symbolized on our flag by the red star with the six points. These neighborhoods...

Kingdom Day is a public holiday on the island of Bonaire, and it is observed on December 15 each year. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when Queen Juliana signed the...

Happening every month in downtown, the main street of Bonaire and the surrounding area, for everyone on the island who needs to do some shopping in the evening. Experience the...

Christmas Day is a public holiday celebrated around the world and most Christians celebrate on December 25. On the island, Christmas is celebrated with family and friends. Stores and other...

Second Christmas Day, also known as Boxing Day, is a public holiday celebrated in many countries, and it is observed on December 26, the day after Christmas Day. Majority of...

Sharing is in our nature, so we would like you to experience the oldest village of Bonaire while walking around and shop, indulge in our local food and feeling the...

New Year’s Eve is celebrated with different stores and businesses having an end of the year event with pagara (fireworks) during the day. At night the majority of people spend...

Maskarada, on New Year’s Day, originates from Bonaire’s Spanish background. Completely disguised, including speech, locals from each village dress and arrive early in groups at the Lt. Governor’s home to...

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...

Are you ready to start living your dream and start a career in the dive industry? No better place to do so than on Divers Paradise Bonaire at Buddy Dive...

The neighborhood of Rincon demonstrates its Carnival spirit with the presentation of its children Parade. Come see our children fill the streets of Rincon with beautiful costumes.

The Children Carnival Parade in Kralendijk includes all the island’s different Carnival groups. Hundreds of children enjoy the opportunity to show off their dancing skills and colorful costumes.

This is a prelude to the Grand Carnival Parade in Kralendijk. Local musicians create an exceptional ambiance in Rincon by playing their latest Carnival hits to the delight of hundreds...

The largest Carnival Parade is the Grand Parade through Kralendijk held on Sunday before Ash Wednesday. This parade is filled with unforgettable music, spectacular floats and original costumes decorated with...

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...

Good Friday is the day for Christians to commemorate Jesus's crucifixion. On this day, according to the Bible, the Jewish religious leaders—who had condemned Jesus the night before for claiming...

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...

Easter is the greatest celebration in the Catholic church because it is the completion of the Holy week that ends with the resurrection of Jesus. Easter celebrates the beginning and...

On March 30th, the 35th anniversary of this celebration, the “Sende Mecha” ceremony will kick off. After the flag is raised next to the Catholic Church, there will be music...

Simadan stems from Bonaire’s slave days and celebrates the growing season’s harvest (typically March/April). The festive harvest celebration in Bonaire varies from other places, perhaps, as a direct result of...

“Simadan di Pastor” is the next event, on April 1st in the Catholic church garden with a short parade. This is done to thank God for the harvest and to...

“Festival Kanto Krioyo”, a singing competition for local artists to come up with a new song and compete to have their song as the song of the year for the...

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...

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...

Pageants that focus on culture include the “Mucha Kultural” on April 14th from 1 pm to 6 pm at Plenchi Carmen Goeloe,