Tobago Heritage!!

The Goat Race Festival begun in 1925, where Tobagonians decided they needed an equivalent to horse racing for the “regular folks”. These festivities usually takes place in two locations every April; the Monday (Mount Pleasant) and Tuesday (Buccoo) after Easter Sunday. Year after year large crowds are drawn to experience this spectacular event. There are other races such as   Crab Racing, however, the Goats race event usually attracts the largest crowd.

Tobago is famously known as the “Goat Racing Capital of the World”, however, regardless of what it’s called, this event is by far one of the most exciting past time on the island. A new arena was recently built in Buccoo, Tobago for about $100 million to accommodate these races. In this event, Jockeys and their goats race on a 100-yard (300 feet) grass field. Jockeys and their goats may train for months before participating in this event. Goats have their own stables, owners, trainers, jockeys and steeds. These goats are even given names like Rum Punch, while spectators get a chance to bet on their favorites. Jockeys run barefoot alongside their goats, holding on to their steeds, while coaxing to the finish line.

Experience our heritage. Par-take in our culture!!

Would you consider being a part of this festivity?