WHAT'S HAPPENING: BARBADOS EVENTS JANUARY 2012

Take a look at some of the happening events in January, 2012. Here's to a great start of the New Year!

January Event 1. Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race- This regatta races around Barbados (about 70 miles); starting and ending at Pebbles Beach (next to the Cruising Club). It is promoted by Mount Gay Rum, Barbados Cruising Club and the Barbados Tourism Authority and will be held on the 21st January scheduled to start at 7:00 AM. For more information on this event, take a look at www.mountgayrumroundbarbadosrace.com.

January Event 2. Barbados Horticultural Society Annual Flower and Garden Show- There will be a large variety of plants on sale as well as other local vendors and artisans offering pots, jewelry and crafts. This event will be held at the Barbados Horticultural Society, Balls, Christ Church on the 28th and 29th of January from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For more information on the Annual Flower and Garden Show, please see their website.

January Event 3. Holders Farmers Market- This organic farmers market will offer organic produce, cheeses, plants, herbs and also holistic massages and reflexology to customers. The market takes place every Sunday from 9AM to 2PM at Holders House, Holders Hill, St. James. For more information on the market you can take a look at www.holdersfarmersmarket.com.

January Event 4. Gun Hill By Moonlight- The Barbados National Trust has put together a cocktail party at Gun Hill Signal Station, St. George where you can enjoy a relaxing evening with the breathtaking views of the south coast while admiring the sunset and moonlight to follow. This event will be held on the 6th of January from 5:30 PM to 8:00PM and continues once a month on Friday nights that are closest to the full moon. For more information on this event, please contact theBarbados National Trust.