Celebrate Belize All Year Long
From lobster festivals and Garifuna drumming to chocolate, cycling, canoe racing, national celebrations, and village traditions; these are the annual events that help Belize come alive.
Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival
Placencia’s famous sidewalk turns into an outdoor gallery filled with Belizean art, handmade crafts, local creators, and village energy.
Baron Bliss Harbour Regatta
A historic sailing tradition connected to Baron Bliss Day, bringing Belizeans together around the sea, harbour, and national memory.
La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge
One of Belize’s most iconic endurance events: canoe teams race along the Belize River, blending sport, community, river culture, and adventure.
Crooked Tree Tilapia & Bird Festival
A village celebration of local food, birding, wetland life, and community pride in one of Belize’s most beloved nature destinations.
Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic
A legendary Belizean cycling tradition that pulls crowds along the Western Highway and brings national excitement every Easter weekend.
Vines in Paradise: Wine & Jazz
A polished evening experience blending wine, jazz, and Belizean hospitality for visitors looking for a slower, elegant side of Belize.
Chocolate Festival of Belize
A celebration of cacao, Maya heritage, chocolate makers, local food, music, and the deep cultural roots of Belizean chocolate.
Cashew Festival & Agriculture Show
Cashew wine, village food, agriculture, music, and Belizean creativity come together around one of the country’s most loved seasonal flavors.
Mango Festival
A sweet celebration of mango season with food, drinks, local vendors, family fun, and the kind of tropical flavor Belize does best.
Placencia Lobsterfest
Fresh lobster, beach parties, live music, artisan vendors, and one of Belize’s most anticipated coastal celebrations.
San Pedro Lobster Festival
A flavorful island celebration with lobster dishes, restaurant specials, beach energy, music, and Ambergris Caye nightlife.
Caye Caulker Lobster Fest
The original island-style lobster celebration, full of food, music, beach parties, and that classic “go slow” Caye Caulker flavor.
Grand Caribe Deep Sea Classic Fishing Tournament
A major fishing tournament showcasing Belize’s deep-sea sport fishing culture, island hospitality, and Caribbean adventure.
Emancipation Day Eboe Town Festival
A cultural commemoration of freedom, memory, community, and the African heritage woven into Belizean identity.
Yellow Ginger Festival
A celebration rooted in East Indian Belizean heritage, flavor, food traditions, and cultural pride.
Battle of St. George’s Caye Day
Part of Belize’s patriotic season, honoring the historic battle that helped shape the country’s national story.
Belize Independence Day
Parades, concerts, flag-raising ceremonies, fireworks, carnival energy, and national pride across Belize.
Garifuna Settlement Day
One of Belize’s most powerful cultural celebrations, honoring Garifuna arrival through drumming, food, dance, and Yurumein re-enactments.
Placencia Restaurant Week
A newer food tradition spotlighting Belize’s diverse culinary scene, local restaurants, and coastal dining culture.
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