Located in the southern Caribbean, and 50 miles north of South America, this Dutch overseas territory is diverse in its topography as culture. Bonaire has the oldest town in the Dutch Caribbean-Rincon, which offers rich history and culture of the early settlers that includes Indigenous, African and European.
It is home to one of the best diving sites, due to the environmental initiatives taken by the government to protect the coral reefs and reduce Bonaires' carbon footprint.
Bonaire offers activities with its unique style of colored rocks as guides example, kite surfing, windsurfing, snorkeling (yellow rocks), hiking trails(pink rocks), and biking trails(blue rocks) that provides great views of the islands.
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Bonaire Events 2023
March
Taste of Bonaire March 31st 2023 - This culinary event gives visitors the opportunity to experience Boanaire's food, culture, crafts and taste signature dishes of well-known restaurants offer.
April
Taste Of Bonaire (Culture Edition)
This culinary event gives visitors the opportunity to experience Boanaire's food, culture, crafts and taste signature dishes of well-known restaurants offered at special prices at Wilhelmina Park Start.
Easter Monday Simadan Harvest Festival April 10th 2023 - Simadan came from Bonaire’s slavery history which celebrates the growing season’s harvest. Bonaire’s slaves grew crops for owners and some were permitted personal crops as well, a “liberty” not usually afforded to slaves elsewhere. Personal gains gave Bonairean slaves a reason to celebrate at Simadan; while slaves on the nearby island of Curacao, witnessed harvest going only to the owners.
After Bonaire’s slavery abolition in 1863, most slaves received land. Together, families took turns helping to harvest and celebrate the crops throughout Simadan. Similarly today, families and friends gather to help harvest sorghum and maize, while the farmer supplies food and drink (rum) for the party.
Kings's Birthday April 27th 2023 (Public Holiday)
An official government ceremony in honor of King Willem Alexander in which there will be numerous events and celebrations in Kralendijk.
‘Nos Zjilea’
A fusion of local arts, crafts, plants, vegetables and educational presentations. Attendees can enjoy local food and live music at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.
Dia Di Rincon April 30th 2023. Rincon Day celebrates the oldest town of Bonaire and the Dutch Caribbean. Visitors can enjoy an array of local cuisines and listen to local music and traditional dances. These activities take place in the center of Rincon where locals and visitors meet and enjoy several cultural festivities.
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) will be participating in the grand parade, with their group named: TCB & friends Culture Group.
May
‘Nos Zjilea’
A fusion of local arts, crafts, plants, vegetables and educational presentations. Attendees can enjoy local food and live music at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.
Taste of Bonaire May 25- June 8, 2023 (Talent Edition) This culinary event gives visitors the opportunity to experience Boanaire's food, culture, crafts and taste signature dishes of well-known restaurants offered at special prices at Wilhelmina Park.
June
Bonaire Rum Weeek June 12th - 17th 2023 - Travellers can enjoy six days of innovative rum programming, from a selection of some of the world's finest sipping rums to beach tastings and rum-pairing dinners.
July
‘Nos Zjilea’ July 29, 2023 -
A fusion of local arts, crafts, plants, vegetables and educational presentations. Attendees can enjoy local food and live music at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.
August
Taste Of Bonaire (Summer Edition) August 5th 2023 - This culinary event gives visitors the opportunity to experience Boanaire's food, culture, crafts and taste signature dishes of well-known restaurants offered at special prices at Wilhelmina Park. Usually held in the heart of Kralendijk, this event attracts locals and tourists alike to taste a variety of dishes offered on the island, with live music and performances.
‘Nos Zjilea’ August 26, 2023-A fusion of local arts, crafts, plants, vegetables and educational presentations. Attendees can enjoy local food and live music at the cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.
September
Bonaire Flag Day September 6th 2023 (Public Holiday)
The island of Bonaire celebrates all that is of the island. Most of the time it is held within a chosen town on Bonaire where locals and visitors dance, eat, drink on the streets with several entertainment bands. The Motorcycle event is also one of the major highlights of this day where over 400 participants with their motorcycles are flown in from around the world and take a tour of the island as part of the national Flag Day ceremony.
Taste Of Bonaire September 30, 2023 - This culinary event gives visitors the opportunity to experience Boanaire's food, culture, crafts and taste signature dishes of well-known restaurants offered at special prices at Wilhelmina Park.
‘Nos Zjilea’ September 30, 2023 A fusion of local arts, crafts, plants, vegetables and educational presentations. Attendees can enjoy local food and live music at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.
October
Swim to Klein-Bonaire - This annual fundraising event organized by Youth Center Jong Bonaire is a Swim to the islet of Klein Bonaire. The starting point being Eden Beach Resort, where swimmers gather for the approximately half mile swim to the white sand beaches of Klein Bonaire. Tickets are available at: Jong Bonaire and at Spice Beach and cost $15/adult and $10/child under 12 years old.
Bonaire Sailing Regatta - The 56 edition of the Bonaire Regatta takes place from 9th-12th October 2019. The Bonaire Regatta is a big national celebration held every October. It consists of a sailing competition in the daytime and a festival at night. Sailors from all over the Caribbean in all classes and ages come to the island to compete against each other in this 4 day event.
‘Nos Zjilea’ October 28, 2023 - A fusion of local arts, crafts, plants, vegetables and educational presentations. Attendees can enjoy local food and live music at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.
November
‘Nos Zjilea’ November 25, 2023 - A fusion of local arts, crafts, plants, vegetables and educational presentations. Attendees can enjoy local food and live music at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.
December
Bonaire Christmas Shopping Night December 22, 2023 - Bonaire Christmas Shopping Night gives visitors will have the opportunity to experience amazing shopping with discount in most of the stores in Kaya Grandi and Kaya Grandi adjacent. Visitors will also be able to experience the elderly Christmas themed parade, and local Christmas dishes.