Sat · Oct 3
Junior Carnival
The next generation on the road — the weekend's official opening.
Miami Carnival
Featured carnival experience
Miami Carnival 2026 — Columbus Day Weekend on the road.
Miami Carnival is the ultimate crossover — Caribbean mas, pan and soca set against South Florida. Caribbean Island Fest wraps the official weekend in our own hospitality: a curated hotel block, section and costume placement with the bands, private transport between events, and a host on the ground from touchdown to last truck.
Fri · Oct 9
Pan Jamboree
Steel orchestras under the lights, the purest sound of the Caribbean.
Sat · Oct 10
J'Ouvert
Paint, powder and sunrise soca before the streets fill.
Sun · Oct 11
Parade & Concert
Full costumed parade into the mainstage concert.
Opening date · Junior Carnival
Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Island Fest difference
- Hotel block with Island Fest group rates
- Costume and section placement with the bands
- Private transport between every event
- VIP and bottle service on request
- Photo and social media coverage
- On-the-ground host for the whole weekend
Bands we place with
Ramajay MasDingolay MasGenX CarnivalEuphoria MasOne Island BandBajan Fuh EvahCollective MasK-Paya
Destination travel
Current events.
We curate and scale events, and provide the resources that turn travel into a first-class experience. Contact us to find out how we can support your next adventure.
October 3 – 11, 2026 · Columbus Day Weekend
Miami Carnival
Four signature events over one weekend — Junior Carnival, Pan Jamboree, J'Ouvert and the costumed Parade & Concert. Hotel block, ticket links and Island Fest concierge included.
July 19 & 20, 2027 · Castries, St. Lucia
Caribbean Island Fest St. Lucia — Lucian Carnival 2027
Our flagship destination carnival — all-inclusive stay, private fetes and full access to both parade days on the road in Castries.
Featured packages.
Miami, FloridaBooking open
Caribbean Island Fest: Miami Carnival
October 3 – 11, 2026
Columbus Day Weekend on the road — Junior Carnival, Pan Jamboree, J'Ouvert and the full costumed Parade & Concert, wrapped in Island Fest hospitality.
Details on request
Castries, St. LuciaBooking open
Caribbean Island Fest: Lucian Carnival
July 19 & 20, 2027
Our flagship destination carnival — all-inclusive stay, private fetes and both full parade days on the road in Castries.
Details on request
HaitiAnnouncing soon
Haitian All-Starz Heritage Retreat
Spring 2027
A culture-first weekend of music, food and craft built with the Haitian All-Starz collective.
Announcing soon
Past events.
- Caribbean Island Fest St. Lucia Carnival Destination 2026Six days all-inclusive at The Bel Jou with two full parade days.
- Miami Carnival PromotionStateside carnival weekend activation.
- Soca Invasion Weekend — Dominican RepublicResort takeover weekend of soca programming.
- FeteTopia Cruise PartnershipFest-at-sea sailing partnership.
- Labor Day Weekend Carnival Events — NYCBrooklyn carnival weekend series.
- MiZWEBrand activations and experience design.