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 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.
The San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival 2019 has been set to take place from July 26 to July 28, with three days of high-powered entertainment. The celebratory weekend is the only festival of its kind in Central America. It is the biggest festival in Belize, as well as the highlight of Ambergris Caye’s entertainment year. (Visit Costa Maya Facebook Page)
INTL. NIGHT HEADLINER: BECKY G
This year the International Costa Maya Festival is going big! This year’s International Night Headliner will be superstar Becky G! Singer, songwriter and actress Becky G was born for the spotlight and her multifaceted career is shaping up to be nothing short of iconic. The twenty-one-year-old star’s achievements include two number one hits on the Billboard Latin Airplay Charts (“Mayores” & “Sin Pijama”), starring roles in “Power Rangers” and “A.X.L.”, and guest-starring in Fox TV’s Emmy-winning “Empire” series.
The week of the festival is the most colorful and busiest week on the island. People from all over the country come to the island to be part of this one of a kind event. Hotels, restaurant, cart rentals, airlines, and water taxis are all busy and need to be booked in advance. It is a week when the air is filled with Punta, reggaeton, reggae, ballads, and salsa mixed with some marimba, steel pan, and mariachi music.
The San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival is indeed a grand event that is enjoyed by all those that participate. If you have not been to one maybe it is time to join your friends in San Pedro, Belize for a week of entertainment.
Ballet Folklorico De Quintana Roo
Grupo Crash
Garifuna Collective
Noche San Pedrana – Sat., July 20
A street affair! On this night, the delegates from the Central American countries and Mexico vying for the title of Miss Costa Maya 2019 will be presented with their official sash and they will be presenting themselves in their traditional costume, a dress by a designer of their country and lastly, a national gift – all of this will be judged and be a part of the Preliminary Competition.
There will be entertainment by the San Pedro Dance Academy, El Criminal, Rompe Raja, the Pandemonium Steel Band and Caribbean Kings. Bar and Food Booths are available. There will be games for the kids, so bring the whole family and meet the lovely ladies of the Miss Costa Maya 2019 Pageant.
Miss Costa Maya Pageant – Friday, July 26
The Miss Costa Maya International Pageant is scheduled for Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Louis Sylvester Sporting Complex in San Pedro, Belize.
