DAILY PROGRAM

Day 1

Event 1

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Day 2

Event 2

Day 3

Event 3

Day 4

Event 4

Day 5

Event 5

Day 6

Event 6

Day 7

Event 7

Monday, July 6th, 2026

Afternoon - Sosor Gya, Korba T3e

Location: Benya Shrine
Korba T3e - This is the ritual performed by the people of Elmina to end the fasting period observed in the " Korba butuw". Korba T3e simply signfies turning your plate up to indicate your readiness to eat after a long fasting period
Sosor gya - This is another disciplinary ritual performed by the people of Elmina to discipline young females who engaged in immoral behaviour or activities that the people of frawn upon.

Evening - Dzintsiatu - Third Dombo

Location: Benya Shrine
The ritual called Dombo is performed in honour of the ancestors who fought for Edinaman's existence. Again, the ritual is used to discipline natives who have perpetuated hidden crimes during the ban on fishing in the "Benya lagoon" but think the crimes are not known. The gods of our land through the Dombo, reveal such crimes for culprits to be disciplined accordingly.

Tuesday, July 7th, 2026

Morning - Edina Bakatue Grand Opening

Location: Benya Shrine
Grand opening of the festival.

Afternoon - Edina Bakatue Regatta

Location: Benya Shrine, the whole town
Race of the canoes representing fisherman's families of the town

Evening - Edina Bakatue Regatta Results

Location: Benya Shrine, the whole town
Publishing and rewarding of the winners of the competition

Wednesday, July 8th, 2026

Morning - Edina FOOD Parade / Cooking Competition

Location: Chapel Square
K.E.E.A’s Best Cook is an exciting culinary competition that brings together the most talented cooks from across the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (K.E.E.A.) area to showcase their skills, creativity, and passion for cooking. Participants will compete in preparing delicious and culturally inspired dishes, aiming to impress the judges and claim the title of the best cook in the region. This event celebrates local flavors, culinary traditions, and the vibrant food culture of K.E.E.A.

Miss Edina Bakatue 2026

Location: Elmina Beach Resort
Miss Edina Bakatue is a prestigious cultural beauty pageant celebrating the elegance, intelligence, and heritage of young women from the Edina Kingdom. The competition highlights tradition, confidence, talent, and community leadership, empowering contestants to become cultural ambassadors of the Bakatue Festival and role models for the next generation.

The event combines fashion, culture, performance, and social impact, making it one of the most anticipated highlights of the Bakatue Festival calendar.

Thursday, July 9th, 2026

Afternoon - Edina Bakatue Dance Battle

Location: Nana Kobina Gyan Square

Get ready for an electrifying dance showdown at the Bakatue Festival! The Central Dance Festival, in collaboration with the team from Netherlands, brings you a thrilling competition featuring the best dancers in Central Region, Ghana. From breakdance and hip-hop to Afro dance, watch as top talents battle for a chance to represent Elmina and Central Region at the National Punchline Dance Competition this September.

Friday, July 10th, 2026

Morning - Masqueraders raid

Location: Dutch Cemetery Area
An event that brings all the Masquereding groups together to celebrate the new festival year. It gives the various groups the chance to outdoor themselves through their new moves,uniform among others. It further afford the groups the chance to socialise among themselves and celebrate the festival year.

Afternoon - Volleyball Tournament

Location: Edinaman School Grounds, Elmina
Competition between males, females and students team from elsewhere.

Afternoon - All Colours Float

Location: The whole town
All colours float is naturally designed to bring the Edina Communities together. The various communities choose and decise to be identified with a particular colour for the canival. Communities, social groups , individuals,teams and many come together and one line movement unite to move as Edina mba through a canival called the float.

Evening - Musical Concert

Location: Nana Kobina Gyan Square
Night full of African wibes and sounds with Kojo Vypa musician and his friends.

Saturday, July 11th, 2026

Morning - Elmina Guided Town Tour

Location: Dutch Cemetery Area
Elmina Guided Town Tour is an immersive walking tour that takes visitors through the historic streets of Elmina, offering a deeper understanding of its rich cultural heritage, vibrant local life, and historical landmarks. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour explores key sites such as Elmina Castle, traditional fishing harbors, colonial-era architecture, and local markets. It provides a unique opportunity to connect with the town’s past and present, hear fascinating stories, and experience the authentic spirit of Elmina.

Morning - Grand Durbar

Location: Elmina Castle
The durbar of chiefs and the people of Elmina crowns the Edina Bakatue Festival. The event is always organised at the historic compass point in front of the Elmina Castle. At the event, development agenda for the new year is outdoored and the state support sought for its execution.The events brings together various cultural displays to entertain festival lovers. Many government officials, high profiled indigenes, distinguished invited guests, festival lovers, indigenes enjoy the enviable royal train that always ends the event . The chiefs take the opportunity to display their looks and appearances and also respond to cheers from their people.

Evening - Elmina Castle Beach Party

Location: Elmina Castle Beach
Music and great food on the beach behind Elmina Castle