Early Bird Weekend Passes are Available now
for the Caribbean's Leading
Celebration of
Food, Community & Culture
NASSAU,
Bahamas, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following
the record-breaking success of last year's event, Baha Mar
announces the return of The Bahamas Culinary & Arts
Festival, from October 22-27,
2024. The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival showcases
the best in culinary and artistic expression headlined by
world-renowned chef talent including Marcus Samuelsson of Marcus at Baha Mar Fish
+ Chop House, Katsuya Uechi
of Katsuya, and Dario
Cecchini of Carna. Baha Mar's chefs will be joined by
Bahamian celebrity chef, Chef Simeon
Hall Jr., Food Network stars Amanda Freitag, Carla
Hall, Maneet Chauhan,
Geoffrey Zakarian, and
Scott Conant. Also in
attendance will be the US' foremost spirits expert and author
Noah Rothbaum, sommelier
Amanda McCossin, mixology master Karl Williams, and Bahamian mixologist
Marv the Mixologist. This year's festival will also feature
the return of FUZE Art Expo, the Caribbean's premiere gallery showcase for
regional art facilitated by John
Cox, Executive Director of Art & Culture at Baha
Mar, as well as another show-stopping musical performance, to be
announced in the coming weeks.
"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 & Arts Festival is the ultimate platform to do
just that, and this year's programming will be truly
spectacular."
The festival kicks off Tuesday, October
22, with the annual Truffle Dinner by Daniel Boulud
at Cafe Boulud, followed by five days of unforgettable experiences
including the Beach Party Powered by SLS Baha Mar – an
entertainment and culinary celebration that brings together the
best of SLS Baha Mar's chefs for a truly authentic epicurean
experience. Taking place at the award-winning Baha Bay Waterpark,
the Welcome Beach Party will feature a special musical performance
and a decadent night of culinary experiences with dishes from fan
favorites such as Katsuya, Cleo, Carna, and many more. The party
doesn't stop there, weekend pass holders will be welcomed by
Marcus Samuelsson who will 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 & Arts Festival with delicious tropical
beverages and bites. The Bahamas Culinary & 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.
Also returning to The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival is
the FUZE Art Expo from October
23-27. Facilitated by John
Cox, Executive Director of Art & Culture at Baha
Mar, FUZE focuses on decentralizing the art market and creating an
epicenter for Bahamian art and the surrounding regions. FUZE brings
together island pioneers 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. FUZE is proud to welcome renowned
artists and galleries, including Shacqueel Coleby, John Paul Saddleton, June Collie, The Bahamas Music Society and
more.
"I participate in a number of festivals and events throughout
the year, and The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival is one of my
favorites," 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 flavors, culture, and soul of the island."
Exciting new programming at this year's festival includes a
Rose Soiree Pickleball Tournament, Flamingos &
Flocktails, Baha Mar Young Chefs Competition and
Straw Craft Workshop. Attendees will also have the
opportunity to sharpen their culinary skills with leading chefs
during special master class sessions such as a Pizza Masterclass
& Signature Chef Hosted Lunch with Scott Conant. The week will also feature a
series of intimate Signature Chef Dinners hosted by the
festival's headlining and guest chefs, as each duo takes guests on
a culinary journey with specially curated menus including A Tale
of Two Curries with Maneet Chauhan
and Simeon Hall Jr. Baha Mar is
also featuring incredible, bespoke spirits and wine tastings,
cocktail seminars and happy hour mixers from leaders in the
industry, including Noah Rothbaum,
Karl Williams, Marv the Mixologist,
and Amanda McCossin.
Early bird weekend pass tickets for the event are now on sale
at www.festival.bahamar.com/weekend-pass-tickets/ and
range from $599++ for the Gold Weekend Pass and $799++ for
the Platinum Weekend Pass. Guests can enjoy The Bahamas
Culinary & Arts Festival at Baha Mar in spectacular fashion
with the all-inclusive Festival Gold Weekend Pass which includes
access to flagship events and experiences, and early access to some
of the most exclusive chef experiences. Gold pass holders also
receive admission to the Beach Party with Gold Access and Marcus
After Dark, the official beach party after-party, exclusively for
weekend pass holders, as well as unlimited access to The Bahamas
Culinary Expo and FUZE Arts Expo on Saturday and Sunday, a coveted
seat at a Signature Chef Hosted Dinner and a welcome gift bag upon
check-in. Festival goers can upgrade their experience with the
Platinum Weekend Pass and make it a VIP weekend, granting access to
all Gold Weekend Pass activities plus the opportunity to get up
close and personal at the Beach Party with Platinum Access, early
entry to The Bahamas Culinary Expo and FUZE Arts Expo on Saturday
and Sunday, as well as all-day spectator access to the Rose Soiree
Pickleball Tournament and a premium welcome gift bag upon
check-in.
Additional experiences will be announced in the coming weeks,
including intimate culinary and art activities hosted by Baha Mar's
leading chefs and artists. For more information about the event,
please visit www.bahamar.com/bahamas-culinary-arts-festival/ for
full details on featured chefs and artists, event specifics, art
exhibitions, and a link for easy ticket purchase.
About Baha Mar
Baha Mar is a master planned integrated
resort development situated on 1,000 acres overlooking the world's
famous Cable Beach. The white sand beach destination includes three
global brand operators – Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood – over
2,300 rooms and more than 45 restaurants and lounges, the largest
casino in the Caribbean, a state-of-the-art convention
center, Royal Blue Golf Course, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature course, a brand new
$200 million Baha Bay luxury water park, the Caribbean's first and only flagship ESPA spa,
and over 30 luxury retail outlets. Baha Mar is a breathtaking
location with dynamic programming, activities, and guest offerings
in one of the most beautiful places in the world – The Bahamas. For more information and
reservations, visit www.bahamar.com.
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