Festivals in Cross River, Nigeria

Dance Troupe at Cross River State


Festivals in Cross River state includes:

The Cross River State Christmas Festival – 1 December to 31 December annually

The Cross River State Carnival Float – 26 and 27 December yearly

The Yakurr Leboku Yam festival – 28 August annually

The Calabar Boat Regata

Anong Bahumono Festival which is held in Anong Village, during which different cultural dances are showcased, including Ikpobin (acclaimed to be the most entertaining dance in the state), Ekoi, Obam, Emukei and Eta

Ediba Bahumono Festival which is held in Ediba Village every last Saturday in the month of July

Bekwarra, Obudu, Obanliku, Igede New yam festival which is held every 1st Saturday of September every year.