Fall in Bermuda is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors at ideal temperatures; it’s slightly cooler but still warm and the water is still nice for swimming. The island is alive as ever, and with less of the summer season tourists. From food festivals and cultural events to adventure and relaxation, seasonal cuisine, and so much more, October is the perfect month to be on the island. Here are 8 festivals to plan your trip to Bermuda around.
Art Month October 1 – 31: Be part of Bermuda’s bright and beautiful art scene during the 2nd annual Art Month. This month-long event showcases the island’s vibrant art community through a full spectrum of events and activities. Tap into your creative side with art workshops on the beach and sip-and-paint sessions inside stunning caves, or get inspired with captivating art tours, engaging panel discussions and elevated exhibits. Signature events and additional details here.
Bermuda Celebrity Golf Invitational October 3-7: The Bermuda Celebrity Golf Invitational is a unique opportunity for golf enthusiasts to enjoy a weekend of competition, camaraderie, social enrichment, and networking alongside celebrities and notable attendees.
Taste of Bermuda October 11 – 13: Food and wine lovers won’t want to miss this food festival, which features wine tastings, walking tours, a three-day chef competition and the all-day food festival featuring many City of Hamilton restaurants. Hamilton is also planning to feature an international chef who will host live demonstrations throughout the event. Whether you’re a visitor or local, don’t miss this chance to enjoy diverse, delicious Bermudian cuisines and sample multicultural delicacies.
Bermuda International Gombey Festival October 12: The annual, family-friendly event celebrates the very best in Gombey culture and provides a platform for local Gombey troupes to perform and display their craft. This brings an exciting opportunity for locals and visitors alike to enjoy the dance, music, and costume of the Gombeys.
Round the Sound Swim October 13: Marking the 34th year of this charity event. Round the Sound isn’t only a fun rhyme, it is literally a swim around Bermuda’s Harrington Sound, a body of water that is contained within the parishes of Hamilton and Smith’s. Swimmers can select their distance ranging from 0.5 – over 6 mile open water swim! This is a fun event for both locals and visitors who love to be in the water.
Bermuda Gold Cup October 28 – November 3: The 72nd edition for the prestigious King Edward VII Gold Cup takes place this Fall. This event is a World Sailing Special Event and a World Championship graded event on the World Match Racing Tour. It is an invitational event for 10 teams including some of the top match racers in the world. Spectators are welcome to the Club during this event. Racing takes place on Hamilton Harbour.
Bermuda World Rugby Classic November 1 – 9: Enjoy the excitement of the Rugby Classic, where you will see teams like France, USA, Canada, Ireland, Argentina and Italy, to name a few, go head-to-head to win the title of the World Rugby Classic.
Butterfield Bermuda Championship, PGA Tour November 11 – 17: Debuted in October 2019, the Butterfield Bermuda Championship is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour. The tournament is played at Bermuda’s famed Port Royal Golf Course offering a backdrop of clear, blue waters and stunning greens.
