Oistins Fish Festival Explained

The Oistins Fish Festival is a folk festival that has taken place in Oistins, Barbados every Easter since 1967.^[1] The purpose of the festival is to acknowledge the people involved in the fishing industry.^[2]

The name is expected to change in the 2020s, as Toni Thorne, chairman of the festival's organising committee, decided to change the name.^[3]

Overview

The festival includes arts and crafts events, along with a greasy pole climbing competition. The food and drinks served include fish, seafood, beer, fish cakes, pudding, and souse.^{[4] [5]}

References

1. Web site: Oistins Fish Festival Barbados 2020 - Biggest Community Event. www.visitbarbados.org. EN. 2020-05-03.
2. Web site: Barbados Festivals: Oistins Fish Festival!. barbados.org. 2020-05-03.
3. Web site: Changes coming to annual festival. 2019-04-11. Barbados Advocate. en. 2020-05-04.
4. Web site: Oistins Fish Festival Seafood festival in Oistins Where? What? When?. www.tasteatlas.com. 2020-05-03.
5. Web site: Barbados : Oistins Fish Festival. en-US. 2020-05-04.