Barbados Ready to Dazzle with its Food and Rum Festival

Barbados is on the verge of unleashing a splendid culinary celebration with the arrival of its renowned Food and Rum Festival next week. Eagerly resuming after a break caused by the pandemic, the meticulously organized event is set to infuse new energy into the culinary landscape. The vision behind this year’s festival, themed “Feed the Future,” is geared towards inspiring and empowering the upcoming generation of culinary talents, ensuring the sustenance and rejuvenation of Barbados’ rich cuisine.

Over the span of four flavor-filled days, from October 19 to 22, the festival promises a tapestry of eight exclusive events. Attendees are in for a treat with starlit nights at Ousting Bay Garden, intense young chef competitions, and an intoxicating musical experience named the Rum Route. Additionally, the festival will unfold a Bajan expo-sale fair and the eagerly awaited early morning party, Rise & Rum.

This year’s culinary saga is graced by the presence of distinguished chefs like Renee Blackman, Anne Burrell, Shelina Permalloo, and Juan Diego Vanegas, who, amongst others, will headline this culinary fete. For those seeking a spontaneous escape brimming with gastronomical delights and Barbados’ cultural charm, tickets are still available for grabbing.

For further information, the official website of the Barbados Food and Rum Festival awaits your visit.

Source: Caribbean Journal