Crop Over | |
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Observed by | Barbados |
Type | Cultural |
Significance | End of annual harvest |
Celebrations | Processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade |
Date | First Monday in August Dates below are for Kadooment |
2023 date | August 7 |
2024 date | August 5 |
2025 date | August 4 |
2026 date | August 3 |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | Caribbean Carnival, Carnival |
Crop Over is a traditional harvest festival which began in Barbados, having had its early beginnings on the sugar cane plantations during slavery.