The Junkanoo Summer Festival is four weeks of festivities—starting in June and continuing into August. If you missed the most recent party on July 9, mark your calendar for August 27, Goombay Park, Marsh Harbour, from 6 pm to midnight.

In addition to great bands, the celebration includes Bahamian food, local arts and crafts, cultural activities, games and giveaways.

Recent performances included:

• The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Marching and Pop Bands
• Awy
• New Entry Band
• Brown Tip
• Matellus and Fontella Chipman
• Geno D
• Elon Moxey
• Impact Band
• T-Time Rake and Scrap
• Lucious Dame (Fire Dance)

In addition to the great bands listed above, watch for the Abaco Talent Search and Junkanoo parade. Contact the Tourist Office for more details, 367-3067.

Are you ready for summer?