When should I fly to the island?

The suggested travel dates for this year's festival is July 28th - August 5th. Based on the days you have available we would encourage you to take a full week traveling. This gives you the opportunity to experience the festival’s climax including a majority of the fetes and of course some sightseeing.  Many people come for longer or shorter stays, if that makes more sense for your schedule, contact us so that we can create the right package for you.  

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This is my first time to Barbados, what is the weather like and what should I wear?

Barbados averages a high of 86 degrees fahrenheit and low of 74 degrees. Although a majority of the time it is sunny and hot, the Crop Over festival takes place during the "rainy season" of the island. We would encourage you to dress cool and comfortable. All events are outdoors, so pick the right clothes and shoes for you to dance in grass or on the sand. Also, ensure you pack swimwear for your trips to the beach, pool or cruise events while on the island.

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What else is there to do on the island?

Oh there is so much to do in Bim! You can set sail on a catamaran (lunch cruise or sunset) swim with the turtles, enjoy cultural and historic dinner shows, visit the caves on the island, join the island safari conga line, go shopping or just simply lime on the beach with an ice cold beer. If you are interested in adding additional excursions to your trip, contact us and we can help to coordinate several options for you. 

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So, transportation will be provided?

Transportation will be provided to the events and excursions based on the package you select.  All transportation to events in your package are covered in your costs. You can also remove transportation from your package if you would prefer to move on your own time. If you'd like to see the island as a local, it is very easy to get around using public transportation, which is $3.50BDS ($1.75USD), and there are taxis always willing to take you to your destination.

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What exactly is a "fete" and what do I wear?

A "fete" is what we call a party in Barbados and most Caribbean islands. You want to be comfortable and look your best. Most fetes will fall under these styles: 

• Beachwear - This is where swimwear meets style. In these fetes, beach wear is appropriate. This is the same for most cruises, depending on the time of day. Bikinis and monokinis with shorts, or bathing suits layered with sheer cover-ups, mesh pants, shorts or sarongs are ideal. 

• Casual - Crop tops, jean shorts, rompers, and sneakers or sandals are the favorite for these events because your only expectation is to get on bad!

• Caribbean Chic - These events are made for flowy dresses, jumpsuits, or coordinated sets paired with strappy sandals. Men, pull out your linens, polos and cargo shorts. 

• Jouvert - These outfits are for the paint and powder fetes. You want to make sure to pack sneakers, shirts, and  bottoms that you don't mind being permanently stained. Some women wear bathing suits or bodysuits with fishnets or tights. You also want to pack something to cover your hair, because there will be paint thrown in the air. 

Regardless of whatever type of fete you attend, the best outfit is one that makes you feel good! For all events, we recommend flats, sneakers and sandals as the preferred footwear. You will be partying for hours at a time. Also, please note that camouflage colored shorts, pants and tops are NOT permitted in Barbados. They may be confiscated and you may fined. 

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What if I want to go to more events?

Any Mayhem246 supported event can be added to your package with added handling and transportation fees. Unfortunately, we are unable to purchase tickets to events outside of the Mayhem246 supported events but we are happy to give you recommendations if you are interested in learning about other events. 

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What if I want to jump with a different Kadooment Day band? Can you pick up my costume and provide transportation?

We love all our bands for Kadooment day, however Mayhem246 cannot pick up and deliver your costume if you decide to jump with another band. On Kadooment day, each band has a different start time based on their order down the road. We can make sure that you get to the start of the jump on Kadooment day, but we won't be able to know where your band will end, so you would have to coordinate your own transportation at the end of the jump.  

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What are the crowds like in a fete?

It depends on the event, most crowds are pretty large, however organized. There maybe  some lines as we enter the event and await food and drinks. Everyone is there to party so the crowds are hype.

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Will I hear hip hop in the fete?

As it is Crop Over, it isn’t likely that you will hear hip hop at many events. Some DJs like to sprinkle in hip-hop, afro-beats and dancehall into their sets, but be prepared to hear soca all night at every event. The popular songs for the season will be on repeat so you can get familiar. 

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I understand that you don't include the hotel stay, how do I find a hotel?

We have a list of suggested hotels in the St. Lawrence Gap area of Christ Church available for our Mayhem246 crew to find the right stay at the best price point. The Gap (as its called) is great for both tourist and locals as it provides a host of restaurants and nightlife activities. The hotels listed have gotten positive reviews from past Mayhem246 participants. Options like Airbnb and Vrbo are also available on the island and we suggest specific areas for your convenience. 

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When should I start booking my flight and hotel?

We encourage folks to plan early! Thousands of people come to Barbados each year for the festival and with an island of just 266 square miles, places book up fast. Get your airline tickets as soon as possible. We recommend booking your flight anywhere from December - February. The closer you get to July, the more expensive the flights will be. Hotels also tend to get booked quickly. We encourage folks to book their hotel stays by late January/early February, so that you can get the best rates. 

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I'm interested! How do I sign up? 

Signing up to be a part of the Mayhem246 crew is easy. Go to the "register" tab below and complete our inquiry form. We'll reach out to you to help you choose a package that will meet your needs and budget. After that, we'll send you the terms and agreement and registration form. Once those are returned, you must pay the $200 non-refundable deposit to hold your space. We've broken down the cost in several easy installments if you need. Then you can sit back and we'll take care of all the work.