Crop Over 2027 builds to its biggest week from July 28 through August 3, 2027, and Grand Kadooment, the closing costume parade, lands on Monday, August 2, 2027. To be on the road with a band, your costume, hotel, and flights all need to be locked in months before that week.
This guide covers the 2027 dates, what happens during the festival, what to book first, and how a group package works. We’re Caribbean Island Festivals, a boutique travel concierge company that books group trips to Barbados Crop Over, so this is written for travelers planning their first or next trip.
There’s something about being on the road for Barbados Crop Over that pictures and videos simply can’t capture. The music, the energy, the beautiful costumes, and thousands of masqueraders celebrating together make Grand Kadooment an experience unlike any other. Having experienced Crop Over firsthand and coordinated travel for my own group in 2026, I can tell you that while the festivities are unforgettable, the planning behind them matters just as much. If Barbados Crop Over 2027 is on your travel list, here’s what you need to know before booking your trip.
When Is Crop Over 2027?
Grand Kadooment is on Monday, August 2, 2027, and Crop Over Week runs from July 28 through August 3. Kadooment Day is a public holiday in Barbados, observed on the first Monday in August. The National Cultural Foundation publishes the official Crop Over calendar, and we update this page as the 2027 schedule is released.
| What | 2027 date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Kadooment (Kadooment Day) | Monday, August 2 | Public holiday and the closing costume parade |
| Peak festival week | July 28 through August 3 | Check each event’s date before booking flights |
| Full Crop Over season | Early July to early August | The 2026 season ran from July 3 to August 4; 2027 season dates were not yet published |
| Our 2027 group trip | July 29 to August 3 | Book through our booking link |
Crop Over is a season, not a single weekend. Events run for weeks before Kadooment, and the final week is when the biggest events and the parade happen. We update this page as the National Cultural Foundation releases the full 2027 calendar.
Main Crop Over Events to Know
Most of the headline events cluster in the final week, ending with Grand Kadooment on Monday, August 2, 2027. Exact 2027 event dates depend on the National Cultural Foundation’s schedule, so the timing below is typical rather than final.
| Event | What it is | Typical timing |
|---|---|---|
| Fetes | Ticketed parties with music, food, and drinks; many are all-inclusive | Throughout the season |
| Pic-O-De-Crop | The calypso finals, where performers compete with social commentary | Final days of the season |
| Bridgetown Market | A street fair with food, crafts, and steelpan music | Final days of the season |
| Junior Kadooment | A costume parade for young masqueraders | Saturday, July 17, 2027 |
| Foreday Morning | A pre-dawn, J’ouvert-style street party with old clothes, paint, or powder | The early hours before sunrise, near the end of the season |
| Cohobblopot | A soca concert paired with a costume showcase | Final days of the season |
| Grand Kadooment | The season finale: bands in costume dance behind music trucks from morning until sunset | First Monday in August |
What to Book First for Crop Over 2027
Book in this order, because the items at the top sell out first.
- Your costume and band. Popular bands close registration early, and costumes are made to order. Read our guide to Crop Over and CayMas costumes before you choose.
- Your hotel or villa. Rooms near Bridgetown and the event areas fill up for Kadooment week, so reserve months ahead.
- Your flights. Plan to arrive a day or two before the first events you want to attend and leave the day after Kadooment.
- Fetes and event tickets. Many of the best fetes are ticketed and sell out, and all-inclusive options are common.
- Airport and event transfers. Traffic is heavy on event days, so arrange rides in advance.
Two practical tips for visitors: camouflage clothing and accessories are illegal in Barbados and may be confiscated, and complete the online customs and immigration form before you arrive.
Our group package includes five nights at the Hilton Barbados Resort, group ground transportation, a Mt. Gay rum experience, a group dinner, and on-island concierge support, so you are not coordinating each piece yourself. Band registration and costumes are purchased separately, so you can choose the style that suits you. See our Barbados Crop Over page and travel packages for what is included.
How Our Crop Over Group Packages Work
We design each trip around your group, then handle the details so you can focus on the festival. Here is the process:
- Book your spot. Use our booking link, where you can also add travel insurance.
- Book your optional 1:1 call. Once you are booked, you can schedule a complimentary call with us to ask questions.
- Join the spring group call. Before you travel, we hold a group call to walk through the plans and answer questions.
- Get your pre-departure checklist. Between June and July, we hold a pre-departure call and send you a checklist.
- Enjoy the trip. On the island, you have your personalized digital itinerary, group transportation to scheduled activities, and concierge support.
Want to see it for yourself? Browse our travel packages.
Crop Over 2027 FAQ
When is Crop Over 2027?
Crop Over Week runs from July 28 through August 3, 2027, with Grand Kadooment on Monday, August 2. The wider Crop Over season starts weeks earlier.
When is Grand Kadooment 2027?
Grand Kadooment is on Monday, August 2, 2027. Kadooment Day is a public holiday in Barbados, observed on the first Monday in August.
What is Crop Over?
Crop Over is Barbados’s national summer festival. It grew out of the celebrations that marked the end of the sugar cane harvest, and today it means weeks of fetes, music competitions, markets, and a costume parade.
Is Crop Over the same as Barbados Carnival?
People often search for it as Barbados Carnival, but the festival’s name is Crop Over. Its big costume parade, Grand Kadooment, is the part that most resembles carnival in other islands.
What is Foreday Morning?
Foreday Morning is a pre-dawn street party in the J’ouvert tradition. Revelers wear old clothes and play with paint or powder as they follow music trucks until sunrise.
How far ahead should I book Crop Over?
Book several months ahead, starting with your costume and hotel. Popular bands and rooms near the action sell out well before Kadooment week.
Plan Your Crop Over 2027 Trip
Crop Over 2027 is less than a year away, and the best costumes and rooms go first. Request a custom proposal and we will build a trip around your group, or book your Crop Over 2027 spot now.
Want more before you decide? Read our Barbados Crop Over guide and our Crop Over costume guide.
