Crop Over

Crop Over
Observed byBarbados
TypeCultural
SignificanceEnd of annual harvest
CelebrationsProcessions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade
DateFirst Monday in August
Dates below are for Kadooment
2023 dateAugust 7  (2023-08-07)
2024 dateAugust 5  (2024-08-05)
2025 dateAugust 4  (2025-08-04)
2026 dateAugust 3  (2026-08-03)
FrequencyAnnual
Related toCaribbean 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.

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