Indulge in succulent Belizean cuisines at the 2016 Taste of Belize on July 9th 2016, on the grounds of the Orange Walk District’s Muffles College Auditorium!
As a diverse country, Belize offers a wealth of foodie-appeal, from delectable ancient Maya flavors to the cultural spices of the Garifuna and Mestizos! This signature Belize Tourism Board (BTB) event is the ultimate venue, featuring different culinary competitions, such as the Belize Master Chef and Amateur Cook. Other Competitions include Bartender of the Year, Cup Cake Decorating and Cake Decorating Competition. The BTB is excited to celebrate the creativeness of Belize’s food industry and we invite you to savor the flavors of Belize during this day and night event!
The Belize National Celebrations Commission and municipal celebrations committees around the nation organize a line-up of more than 100 events. There truly is something for every Belizean looking to celebrate patriotism and with events in every corner of the country, a party is not hard to find. Below are some of the the 2017’s Calendar of Events for the September Celebrations under the theme “Belize Confronting Challenges, Renewing Our Resolve!” (Updates as they become available)
Currently the September Calendar is not ready but you can still save the date…
*Aug. 31. Beliken Fest.
*Sept. 1. Beliken Fest
*Sept. 2. King and Queen
Queen of the Bay
Beliken Fest
*Sept. 4. Atriotic songs and poem
*Sept. 8. SOS
Wet Fete feat. Patrice Roberts
*Sept. 9. Jouvert
Carnival
After carnival jump-up
*Sept. 10. Citizen Parade
Jump up at BTL Park
*Sept. 15. Soundfest
*Sept. 16. Expo
*Sept. 17. Expo
*Sept. 20. Jazz Fest feat. Machel Montano
Love Fm Independence Eve
*Sept. 21. official ceremony belmopan.
Independence parade
Orange walk carnival 3pm
*Sept. 23. Turbulence concert
The TIDE Fish Fest Weekend is an annual event that occurs in Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District on the Pan American holiday weekend in October. It is a weekend of raising awareness about environmental issues as well as being a celebration of our environment and natural resources. It consists of three parts – the Seafood Gala, the Youth Conservation Competition and the Fish Festival.
The Seafood Gala is an event that involves tasting fresh seafood caught from the Port Honduras Marine Reserve whilst enjoying local cultural entertainment.
The Youth Conservation Competition encourages young people to compete for associate degree scholarships by making stage presentations on environmental themes. It is open to both final year high school students and participants from non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
The Festival is organized by the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE). More updates and schedule of events coming soon!
The Toledo Chocolate Festival of Belize is a unique blend of southern Belize nature, adventure, and culture! Cocoa has played a dominant role from ancient times, when the Maya first discovered the ‘magical’ process that transformed cacao into chocolate, right through to the modern day. The Toledo District of southern Belize is home to the organic cacao orchards where the pods are grown, harvested and processed, and later transformed into chocolate.
The Chocolate Festival works hard to raise awareness of the Toledo District, its unique cultural and environmental diversity, promote sustainable tourism throughout the District, and extend the tourist season for the benefit of the entire community.
Every Commonwealth Day Holiday Weekend (late May) Belize celebrates this marvelous food, and many devoted followers return to Toledo each year to find out what’s new in the world of chocolate making. This will be the 12th year the Festival will be growing awareness of Belizean chocolate, and continue to capture a wider international audience.
Join us for a three-day celebration of Belizean chocolate and the cacao-driven culture of the Toledo District. Use the links on the left to learn more about the Festival. Packed with activities for the young and old alike, Cacao Fest pays tribute of the organic Cacao farmers and Belizean Chocolatiers and is a celebration of cacao, culture and the rich flavors of the Toledo District. The dates for this year’s event are the 18th- 20th May 2018.
This year’s Chocolate Festival of Belize kicks off on Friday, May 18 with a grand dance featuring the X-BAND at the Punta Gorda Civic Center hosted by the Punta Gorda Town Council! They will also be performing at the Taste of #Toledo Street Fair the following day!
The Taste of Toledo Street Fair is held on Front Street in Punta Gorda Town, from the Uno gas station all the way to the Punta Gorda library. The pedstrian-only street fair features cultural displays and areas showcasing Toledo’s five main ethnic groups: Kriol, Maya, Garifuna, Mestizo and East Indian. Each area displays art, food and music from their culture; it is like going from a Maya town to a Garifuna town in just a few steps.
Barbecued food, chocolate making, kayak trips, chocolate farm trips, there’s something for everyone. Taste exciting new chocolate flavors, buy local food, crafts and relax with a cold beer while enjoying live music on stage outside the court building.
As you’d expect at a chocolate festival, each booth has some connection with chocolate or cacao, from chocolate soaps to hand-carved wooden masks depicting cacao. The Belize chocolatiers will also be on hand to talk about chocolate and provide an opportunity for you to buy their many and varied creations.
As always, children can get involved with the Chocolate Festival through our Cacao for Kids activities, leaving parents free to enjoy the street fair whilst knowing that their children are in a safe, supervised environment. Event from 9am – 5pm.
Cacao for Kids activities include:
*face painting
*finger painting
*jewelry making
*games
Wine and Chocolate Event- 7pm
This year’s WINE & CHOCOLATE event promises to be another spectacular night to remember, featuring exotic & decadent chocolate foods & desserts like you’ve never seen before! Come experience it! Saturday, May 19th starting at 7pm at Garbutt’s Marine featuring Pandemonium Steel Orchestra!
The Chocolate Festival finale always take place on the Sunday at 10:00 am to 5pm, it will be held at the Nim Li Punit Temple Grounds, located 45 minutes inland from Punta Gorda Town. There are live performances throughout the day, this will feature musical performances from Mayan harp groups, Marimba and as well as the Ancient Maya Ball Game (Pok ta Pok) played by the Maya Team from Yo Creek, Orange Walk District. There are always a range of drinks made from cacao combined with corn or pepper and other ingredients and food stalls that offers ethnic Mayan dishes.
Local crafts from hammocks and tie-tie baskets to slate and calabash carvings will be on sale and visitors will have the chance to try their own hand at craft making and appreciate the skill that goes into their creation.
The International Belize Tattoo Expo comes back to La Isla Bonita, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize is scheduled for (10AM-10PM) May 30th and 31st, 2019. The two day event will feature international tattoo artists from Belize, Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Italy, USA and more local artists. The artists will display their portfolios and be available for walk-in customers throughout the event.
Events at the Expo include Miss Tattoo Belize Contest, Graffiti Show!
You can purchase your tickets at Belizean Ink or at the entrance of the Expo at Angel Nuñez Auditorium. Various DJ’s and live bands will provide musical entertainment. Food and drinks will be sold all day on both days of the event.
*Saturday, March 30th*
Musical performances from Stig Da Artist, Verge of Umbra, Zimple, Dynamike, Zero Clika, DJ Patrón, and more.
The Miss Tattoo Belize Pagent
*Sunday, March 31st*
Eddz Live Graffiti Show
The Famous Freak Show
Tattoo Contest
Prizes and Giveaways
Full Bar and Food available both days.
Caye Caulker celebrates its 25th Anniversary of their world-famous Lobster Fest. The 2019 has been scheduled for June 28 to June 30, in the backpacker heaven of Caye Caulker Island. Scheduled events include Miss Lobster Fest – Bartending Competition – Beach Games – Beach Party and of course tasty food.
Live performance with Pandemonium Steel Band and Marlyn Vansen on Friday night. Travellers Liquors Ltd Bartending Competition & POWDER PARTY will be in full effect! For the first time in Belize, Dj Scratch Master for Saturday Night – Music all weekend with Youth Connection Band – Julian Blue Wave Pacheco – Khris Alexander Rosado – Justin Jago Williams – K-Mix Evolution – Evolution Sounds – Kori Odyssey Dawson.
