38th ANNUAL PROVO SUMMER FESTIVAL SET FOR JULY 29TH TO AUGUST 1ST

PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS (July 16, 2009)—The culture of the Turks and Caicos will be alive and on display this summer, as the country hosts its 38th annual Provo Summer Festival (PSF) from July 29th to August 1.

Hailed as one of the oldest festivals in the Turks and Caicos, and put on annually by the Provo Summer Festival Committee, this year’s festival promises to be another fantastic showcase of culture and talent.

“This year we have organized an impressive schedule of activities highlighting the talent and culture of our island,” said Claudine Ewing, Director of the Provo Summer Festival Committee.  “Our line-up of local and international artists are a fitting blend with the local traditions and customs known to the island.”

“We are delighted that the Provo Summer Festival Committee has stepped forward to host this important Summer Festival, ensuring that 30 years of tradition associated with this event is not lost, and we are confident that the Provo Summer Festival will be a fun time for all,” commented Ralph Higgs, Director of Tourism, Marketing for the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board.

This year’s Provo Summer Festival will replace the Annual Turks and Caicos Music and Cultural Festival, which is usually scheduled for the same weekend but has been deferred.

“While the Turks and Caicos Music and Cultural Festival (TCMCF) has grown over the past 5 years to be one of the most popular and recognized events within the region, the current economic downturn has forced us to postpone this year’s festival,” explained Honorable Wayne Garland, Minister of Tourism for the Turks and Caicos.  “With that said we give the Provo Summer Festival our full support and encourage residents and those traveling to the islands for the annual Music and Cultural Festival to come and enjoy the Provo Summer Festival just the same.”

The full event schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, July 29
- 5pm Motorcade from Ports of Call through the settlements and ending in Blue Hills
- 8pm Opening Ceremony at Blue Hills business place with local band/Dj entertainment.

Thursday July 30
- 8pm Little Miss T&C at Williams Auditorium

Friday July 31
- 9pm Miss Earth Turks & Caicos Beauty Pageant.
- 12pm After Show featuring 2 International artist and two local Bands.

Saturday August 1
- 6am Early morning jump up from the Williams Auditorium to the Down Town Ball Park.
- 11am Boat Regatta in Blue Hills
- 5pm Float Parade beginning in Blue Hills and ending at the Down Town Ball Park.
- 9pm Stage show featuring 1 international artist and 6 local artists/bands. Including Junkanoo performance. Local vendors will be able to rent stalls for the evening.

Tickets to the events will be on sale at local ticket outlets and are also available at the door.

For additional information, contact The Provo Summer Festival Committee at (649) 242-1579 for more information about the Turks and Caicos