The 3rd edition of Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival is set to be held in beachfront at Nassau in Bahamas with a lineup of world-renowned chefs, sommeliers, artists and more from October 22 to 27.

On the heels of a successful previous edition, Baha Mar, a luxury resort located beachfront in Nassau, Bahamas, has announced the third edition of the Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival  from October 22-27. 

In a press statement, Baha Mar says that this year’s festival will showcase a lineup of world-renowned tastemakers, leading an array of interactive chef demos, intimate and unique master classes, live performances and the second annual Fuze Art Expo art showcase. 

This edition of the Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival 2024 will showcase world-renowned chefs including Marcus Samuelsson of Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House, Katsuya Uechi of Katsuya and Dario Cecchini of Carna, says the press statement. 

It adds that Baha Mar’s chefs will be joined by Bahamian celebrity chef, Chef Simeon Hall Jr, Food Network stars Amanda Freitag and also in attendance will be the foremost spirits expert and author of the United States Noah Rothbaum, sommelier Amanda McCossin, mixology master Karl Williams, and Bahamian mixologist Marv the Mixologist, among others. 

The statement adds that a part of the events will also be Fuze Art Expo from October 23-27, the Caribbean’s premiere gallery showcase for regional art as well as another musical performance that will be announced in the coming weeks.

The hotel says that Fuze brings together to display a vast collection of artwork from seven different Caribbean nations, and will feature multi-disciplinary creative programming including artist-led panel discussions, guided tours, live printmaking demonstrations, and a specially curated film series.

“Going into our third year, our goal is clear – to continue to uplift our culinary and arts artisans, furthering Baha Mar’s commitment to enrich our Bahamian community and provide world-class offerings for our guests and residents,” says Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar. 

“The Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival is the ultimate platform to do just that and this year’s programming will be truly spectacular,” Davis adds.

The statement adds that the festival kicks off with the annual Truffle Dinner by Daniel Boulud at Cafe Boulud, followed by five days of immersive experiences, including a beach party at Baha Bay Waterpark that brings together entertainment and culinary arts. 

Baha Mar says that weekend pass holders  can close out the night at Marcus After Dark, a late-night event at Marcus Gardens featuring an exclusive concert after party to celebrate the Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival with delicious tropical beverages and bites. 

The statement adds that Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival will also bring back the two-day Culinary Expo from October 26-27, featuring live entertainment and Bahamian hospitality with mainstage celebrity chef demos by Carla Hall, Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and more.

“I participate in a number of festivals and events throughout the year, and the Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival is one of my favourites,” says Marcus Samuelsson. 

“There really is no other event that brings such an incredible group of culinary and beverage talent together with renowned artists for an immersive opportunity to experience the flavours, culture, and soul of the island,” he adds.

Among other events at this year’s festival includes a Rose Soiree Pickleball Tournament, Flamingos and Flocktails, Baha Mar Young Chefs Competition and Straw Craft Workshop, the statement adds.