The Bartica Committee is finalizing all arrangement the successful hosting of Bartica Regatta, 2014 which commences on April 14.
The seven days event kicks off with the annual football tournament which commences on April 14 and will see eight teams competing with a chance to win the coveted title. Four of the teams are from Bartica and another four are being invited to participate in the competition.
The final is set for April 19 at the Bartica Community Centre Ground followed by an after concert featuring the Heatwave Band and other local performers. Showtime is 19:00hrs.
On April 18, Christians will be given a chance to be a part of the third annual Gospel Fest titled “The best is yet to come”. The concert will feature Barbados gospel artiste Hoszia Hinds; Kester D; Solid Youth; Anil Azeez and the E-Praise Band along with many others. The event is set for the Bartica Community Center Ground and will commence at 19:00hrs. Tickets for the event cost $1,000.
On Easter Sunday all attention will be focused on the power boat racing during the day after which there will be the Annual Bartica Regatta Pageant slated for 20:00hrs at the Bartica Community Centre Ground. The pageant will see nine delegates from Bartica competing for the most talked about title.
The delegates are expected to be sashed on April 6 in Bartica. Admission to the pageant cost $2,000.
The action continues on Monday with the day two of the Power racing which will be followed by a Regatta Washdown at the Golden beach resort. Admission to the Power Boat racing is $1,000 for adults and $500 for children.
On the same day there will be a children fun day at the Bartica Community Centre Ground featuring several cartoon characters including, Dora, Diego and others. The Fun of Fun Children Party line of clothing will also be featured.