The National Cultural Foundation
West Terrace,
St. James, Barbados
246-417-6610
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Natasha Jules Has A Lil Thing for You at Barbados Food and Rum Festival
Natasha Jules can trace two decades behind the bar to one evening on the other side of it. A friend had taken her to a bar in St Lawrence Gap. She was working in an office, her first job, when she found herself drawn to the life around her. Locals ...
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NIFCA 2026: Save the Dates!
Celebrate weeks of Barbadian talent, artistry and cultural expression at NIFCA 2026! 🇧🇧 From performing arts and film to visual arts, culinary displays and literary celebrations, there’s something for everyone. 🎵 NIFCA belongs to ALL AH WE! 🎵 Explore the full calendar, mark your favourite events and make plans to ...
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NCF 2026 celebrates growing participation and new opportunities
More Barbadians are stepping forward to tell their stories, showcase their talents and explore new creative possibilities through the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA). Launched by the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) against the backdrop of Barbados’ 60th anniversary of Independence and fifth anniversary as a Republic, NIFCA 2026 ...
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Places to Eat in Bim
Barbados on the MenuLocal Food Stops for Food and Rum Festival Season As the Barbados Food and Rum Festival returns, we go beyond the festival table to some of the island’s favourite food spots, local finds and everyday flavours worth discovering. The pork is supposed to make it home. Sharleen ...
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Barbados Food and Rum Festival 2026
Barbados is on the menu! Join us from November 5 to 8, 2026 for unforgettable flavours, rum, culture and nuff vibes as the Barbados Food and Rum Festival celebrates Barbados’ 60th Independence. Tickets will be dropping soon! Stay tuned for all the details of this year’s festival.
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Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Tent Judging Heats Up as Stray Cats Prepare to Perform
The 2025 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Competition is in full swing, following two thrilling nights of tent judging that kicked off the race to the Finals. On Monday, July 14, the Shining Stars opened the judging series at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre with an impressive showcase of sharp lyricism, social ...
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A SHOW TO SAVOUR
One of the biggest and best shows of the 2025 Crop Over Season will take place tomorrow at Illaro Court, which will come alive to the sound of sweet music from 7 p.m. Liberty Business Fusions, the Ultimate Blend, is shaping up to be a night of music and magic ...
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Crop Over 2025 kicks off Saturday with culture, colour at Queen’s Park
The spirit of Crop Over is back and bolder than ever! Get ready to jump into the rhythm of the season as the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) launches Crop Over 2025 with a high-energy Opening Gala and Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes this Saturday at Queen’s Park — and ...
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Thousands ready to hit the road for Foreday Morning Jam
The National Cultural Foundation is preparing for an even bigger Kooyman Foreday Mornin’ Jam than the past years of the massive jouvert event where thousands of revelers in 29 registered bands will take to the streets of Bridgetown from the three starting points, Queen’s Park, Bay Street and BIDC, to proceed down ...
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