Downtown Freeport Comes Alive for Grand Cultural Festival

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GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – Music, food, and Bahamian culture took center stage as the Grand Cultural Festival filled downtown Freeport with energy.

Local artists, including Avvy, Shine 242, Rycon Bahamas and Mama D, kept the crowds entertained, while cultural displays and local cuisine showcased the island’s heritage.

Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey said the festival is about more than entertainment. She says it helps drive cultural pride, economic growth and the revitalization of downtown Freeport.

Ginger Moxey – Minister, Grand Bahama

“This festival does more than celebrate. It confirms a permanent truth. That Grand Bahama stands as the undisputed home of events and entertainment. Yet, tonight, stretches beyond spectacular music and exceptional food. By anchoring our rich heritage in the present, we unlock the future of robust economic growth and self-determination of our people. This, in part, is the definitive blueprint for our cultural and economic revival.”

The festival also shined a spotlight on local talent with the announcement of the 2026 National Song Competition winners.

Tony Lowe finished fourth, Rycon Bahamas placed third, Gina “GG” Martin earned second, while Eden Munroe took the top prize and $5,000.

“Winner of three thousand dollars. Congratulations, Georgina. Miss Eden Munroe, winner of five thousand dollars. Come on, come on, put your hands together, thank you.”

And the winning songs capped off the evening.

Gina “GG” Martin – Second Place, Song Competition Winner

“Let the breeze flow through your air, excitement everywhere, Grand Bahama live again, this my island, I ain’t leaving, get the feeling by the way you dance.”

Eden Munroe – First Place, Song Competition Winner

“We will always stand for I Grand Bahama, break it down, my island, my home.”