(Eleuthera, The Bahamas)  The August Monday/Emancipation Day holiday weekend in Eleuthera was a star studded one with an impressive line-up of popular Bahamian entertainers, who enthralled the crowds at the twin Bay Fests held in Tarpum Bay, South Eleuthera, and in Hatchet Bay, Central Eleuthera during the long weekend.

Bahamian talent, the likes of Sean from Visage, rising star Fanshawn Taylor, seasoned artists Qpid, Funky D, and Bodine – lit up the stage in Tarpum Bay on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening, backed up by the Blue Connection band.  Meanwhile, in Hatchet Bay, the Synergy band set the stage for Bahamian artists, Dyson Knight and DMac (Dillon Mckenzie) on Friday and Sunday.

On Saturday evening in Hatchet Bay, a special treat for the Eleuthera audience was featured entertainer, the legendary Ronnie Butler, who captivated the festival crowd with his golden, one-of-a-kind voice.

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The legendary Ronnie Butler entertaining the crowd.
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Rising star, Fanshawn Taylor serenading the audience in Tarpum Bay.
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Sean of Visage, and featured artist, Bodine entertaining the crowd in Tarpum Bay on Friday evening.
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DMac (Dillon Mckenzie) engaging his audience in Hatchet Bay on Sunday night.