Crop Over 2024

Your Guide to the Sweetest Summer Festival

Opening video courtesy the National Cultural Foundation

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A Brief History

Crop Over originated in the 17th century as a way to celebrate the end of the sugar cane harvest. It blends many African traditions together, namely masquerade traditions which influence the costumes and dress seen at the festival today.

After World War 2 the festival died off due to decreased sugar production in Barbados but in the 1970s the festival was revived in its modern form, 2024 marks 50 years of celebration since Crop Over’s revival.

How Long Does Crop Over Last? 

Crop Over runs for 3 months with mid-July to early August being the busiest part of the festival.

What are the Main Events

If you don’t have tickets for a match, fear not. Many bars and other venues will be live-streaming the matches. There are three official fan zones – guaranteed to be showing the games, and guaranteed Bajan vibes.

Ceremonial Delivery of The Last Canes

Junior Kadooment

Junior Monarch Finals

Foreday Morning

Pic-O-De-Crop Finals

Bridgetown Craft Market

Soca on de Hill

Soca 5.0

Grand Kadooment

Where to Watch Kadooment

You can find a spot to watch the event anywhere along the route, just be sure to arrive early to secure your spot. The NCF facebook and youtube pages also livestream the event.

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The Kadooment Route for 2024

Events Calendar

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