If you’re looking for loads of family fun, nonstop laughter and a guaranteed good time, the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta is definitely the place to be.

Who needs computers and the television for your source of entertainment when donkeys are racing on the streets and causing their jockeys to fall off awkwardly? Yesterday’s festivities attracted tourists and locals alike, bringing together the community with an array of games like the married vs. single men’s tug of war, sack races and lime & spoon races.

The donkey races took center stage during the event, with Asspectation living up to his name and beating Blackie and Rockma respectively. Two brave tourists even attempted to mount the donkeys to take the fiesta experience to the next level.

During the married vs. single men’s tug of war, the singles took round 1 before the married men pulled away the next two times.

The Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta continues with more activities today, with a boating challenge being beilled as the main event after the previous night of donkey racing. Festivities are held annually from late July to this time in August, beginning with the Gospel fest in Road Town and concluding with the fiesta.

- Joseph Natividad

(image courtesy of The VI Daily News.)