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Enjoy TASTE OF TAPAS Turks and Caicos Culinary Event on May 19th at The Shore Club

Taste of Tapas Culinary Event

Taste of Tapas Culinary EventLooking for a tantalizing treat for your taste-buds while you are in Turks and Caicos this month? Get ready for a delectable Turks and Caicos Island culinary event where you can dine on an array of delicious bites from many of the island’s leading chefs and restaurants at TASTE OF TAPAS. This exciting culinary event will be held on May 19th, 2017 from 6-9 PM just a quick drive from The Sands at Grace Bay at our sister Harlting Group resort property — The Shore Club on Long Bay Beach.

Enjoy tasty tapas at this island event from participating restaurants and properties including Amanyara, ASU, Beaches, Crust, Infiniti, Parallel 23, Pavilion, Sailrock, Seven, Stelle, Sui-ren, The Shore Club, and more!

Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at TCHTA office located in Saltmills Plaza. For additional information, please call 941-5787.

 

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The Provo Art Crawl is Back in Spring 2016

provo art crawl 2016

The Art Crawl returns to Providenciales in Turks and Caicos this winter and in early spring.

The Provo Art Crawl is a fun and casual night of wining and dining at local cafes and restaurants. It’s a great way to try out as many restaurants in Turks and Caicos as possible… including, of course The Sands at Grace Bay’s own beachfront Hemingway’s Restaurant & Bar.

The Art Crawl occurs on the third Wednesday of the month: Here’s the Art Crawl schedule for 2016:

  • Wednesday, January 20th
  • Wednesday, February 17th
  • Wednesday, March 16th
  • Wednesday, April 20th

Providenciales Art Crawl Details

The real attraction of course is browsing the wide variety of local art galleries that dot the Grace Bay area. Resort guests and Islanders alike can join in the crawl wherever they would like for some art, food and drinks.

A trail has been provided for ease but, true to our Caribbean island lifestyle, there are no set times or route that must be followed.

Each location will stamp your map and once you have all the stamps, you will be entered in the PAC raffle for one of three unique prizes.

Here are some images from the January 2016 art crawl:

The Provo art scene is unique and growing:

Provo Art Walk Map

Here’s the most recent map from 2015. We’re expecting the organizers to post a new map in February, 2016.

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Turks and Caicos National Heritage Month Full of Events

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October marks the kickoff of the fall and winter travel season. It’s also National Heritage Month in the Turks and Caicos, and so there are a number of interesting events planned to welcome our guest back to the islands.

Salt Festival

If you are able to persuade yourself to leave the powdery white sand of Grace Bay Beach, a journey to Grand Turk and Salt Cay this weekend will pay off in the Salt Festival.

Salt was once a valuable commodity, with almost as much value as a currency. The flat salt pans of the surrounding cays made the Turks and Caicos the perfect place to produce this valuable resource.

The Salt Festival these days is more of a chance for everyone to get together for a weekend of dancing and celebrating. Ask our concierge for information about how to get to Grand Turk and Salt Cay.

Seafood Festival

Located on South Caicos, the Seafood Festival Kicks off in mid-month. Like lobster? Find it here. Also, this is a great chance to eat crab cakes and the fabulous local delicacy, the conch.

Sponge Festival

Later in the month it’s Middle Caicos’ turn to host a heritage festival. A short boat-ride away from the northeast tip of Providenciales (our island), Middle Caicos is like taking a trip back in time, with plenty of caves and hidden beaches. The Sponge Festival is a perfect way to make connections with local residents.

Maritime Festival

On the last weekend of the month it’s Provo’s time to shine. Held at the Bight (about 15 minutes by car from the Sands at Grace Bay), this is yet another fun festival filled with food, frolicking, and music and dancing.

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Spring Events in Turks and Caicos | The Sands at Grace Bay

turks and caicos events lobster season

Here is a list of Turks and Caicos events for April:

End of Lobster Season 2013

Each year about 600,000 whole lobsters are landed in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Panulirus argos (locally called crawfish) has displaced conch as the country’s most delicious dish.

turks caicos events lobster season

The end of lobster season means this is the last chance to eat fresh lobster at local restaurants. Check out the menu at Hemingway’s on Grace Bay Beach for lobster dishes.

4th Annual “Race for the Conch” Eco-SeaSwim

When: Saturday July 6, 2013, 9:30am

This open water race happens right here off of Grace Bay Beach. This annual race is intended to promote awareness of the valuable ocean and reef systems surrounding the islands and funds support local ocean and reef protection charities.

The race consists of both a one-mile and a 2.4 mile race along the world-renowned Grace Bay Beach, and is open to all competitive and recreational swimmers. There is also a 100 meters children’s “Race for the Conch” for swimmers twelve years and younger (all children may participate for free.)

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TCI Top Model Contest 

When: Saturday, May 4, 2013 – 20:00

The 2013 TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza has released schedule of events for this year’s contest:

Before Couture: An afternoon on Regent Street
Regent Village, Provo
Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Admission: FREE

2013 TCI Top Model Contest!
The Williams Auditorium, Provo
Saturday, May 4th 2013
Admission:
$75 VIP
$50 Gen Admin
$10 More @ The Door

After-party: Vino Tiempo!
For Tickets and Event Information call 649.344.2502

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Turks and Caicos Events for Winter and Spring 2013

Feb 6 – Bob Marley’s Birthday Reggae Jam
To celebrate this annual remembrance of one of the Caribbean’s greatest cultural icons, read up on the man revered by Bob Marley and all other Rastafarian’s: Haile Selassie, former Emperor of Ethiopia. Play Bob’s debut release track, “Judge Not,” Pop open a Red Stripe, Jamaica’s favorite beer, in tribute to Marley’s homeland.

Feb 16 – 13th Annual Valentine’s Day Cup (Middle Caicos)
Come and celebrate the day, watch majestic sailing, try out your skills, enjoy local cooking. Volunteers are always needed, so lend us a hand. Email [email protected] and visithttp://www.middlecaicos.biz for more information on the Middle Caicos Sailboat Association.

Mar 10 – Bob Graham Classic, Provo Golf Club
With an 8 hole championship golf course voted consistently within the top ten Caribbean golf courses, each March the Provo Golf Club hosts the Bob Graham Classic. It’s a great time to enjoy golf, make new friends, and experience the Turks and Caicos outdoors. The Classic was inaugurated by Bob Graham back in 1997 after the Turks and Caicos Golf Association competed in its first Caribbean Championship held in Jamaica.

Apr 4 – 7 Annual Wine Cellar Golf & Fishing Tournament (WCGFT)
Here’s a great weekend of events that brings together members of our community, visitors to our islands and of course fishing and golf enthusiasts to have fun and participate in a number of competitive and entertaining events, with all the benefits and proceeds going towards various  charities throughout the islands.


 

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A Must-See Turks and Caicos Event: The Conch Festival

The Ninth Annual Turks & Caicos Conch Festival, will take place November 23-24, 2012 and will feature a weekend-full of activities on Providenciales, home to the World’s Best Beach. The popular beach-side event attracts tourists and locals alike to celebrate the islands’ most famous delicacy, historical icon, and number one export.

The main event will take place on Saturday afternoon (November 24) at noon in the charming Blue Hills area of Providenciales, outside of Three Queen’s Bar & Restaurant.

Saturday, November 10: Conch Knocking competition at Sailing Paradise

The conch knocking competition will be held on Saturday, November 10 at Sailing Paradise. The party starts at 2pm with the main event taking place at 4pm. Cash prizes for first, second and third place with be awarded for whoever “knocks” the most conch in a limited time. Food and drink specials along with music will be on hand to entertain. Register for this event at Sailing Paradise or at 3 Queens in Blue Hills.

Saturday, November 17: Conch Peeling competition at Froggie’s

A new event added this year will take place at Froggie’s on da Beach on Saturday, November 17 starting at 2pm.

Friday, November 23: “Conchy Night” at Froggie’s on da Beach

Come dressed in your best “Conch Hooker” costume and win a cash prize.

Saturday, November 24: Ninth Annual Conch Festival

This focus of the festival pits the island’s best chefs against each other in a hotly-contested tasting competition judged by a panel of experts as well as the Festival attendees.Tasting begins at Noon and runs until 5PM.

Sunday, November 25: Run for Charity

The longer race begins at 6:30AM while the 5K race goes off at 7:00AM. Both races begin and end at Wrightfully Fit near Turtle Cove and wind through the scenic beachfront of Providenciales. Entry fees are $60 for adults and $30 for children under 18.

Sign up in advance at Wrightfully Fit Fitness Center (located at the Miramar Resort near Turtle Cove marina) or by calling 941 3311.