Grand Bahama/Freeport
McLean's Town Conch Cracking Contest
Celebrate Columbus Day with Conch
McLean's Town
(East End)
McLean's Town, GBI
Phone: +1 242 352 8356
Fax: +1 242 352 7840
WebsiteAll of Freeport celebrates Columbus discovering the New World with an annual conch cracking contest held in the charming fishing village of McLean's Town. The object is to shell the highest number of conch in the shortest period of time no easy task because of the conch's hard outer shell. The winner takes home a USD400 prize, second place gets USD300 and third place receives USD250. A special trophy is awarded to the least amount shelled. After the contest, the celebration continues with the planting of the Maypole, races, live music, cookouts and crafts booths.
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