Was assured that it would take place Tuesday night as scheduled, many people showed up, but it was completely dark - somewhat of a waste of our time.

We showed up and there was nothing happening, not even a sign on the door telling us when to come back. A lot of people were just waiting around outside in the dark. It seems like it would be a really fun festival and a great way to learn about Aruban culture, but their PR department needs help.

This is a show about CARNAVAL and some other traditions. It really is not a substitute for either. One is far better off seeing CARNAVAL in person if possible and mingling amongst the people to get the same type of insight as is presented here. If that is not possible then the show will do.

We went there on December 18. Almost 50 people -including us- were waiting for the festival behind the doors of the Fort Zoutman. Nothing happened. Everybody were disappointed and left. It turned out that the festival is not running from 3 weeks before holiday to mid January. We really cant evaluate the show itself.

The local artists were here and made this great. It was a cheesy local thing that is nice to sit through for half hour or so.

It was a couple of street vendors and a live band with a couple of US "big foot" trucks/drivers. The food was good and we were with local friends so it was fun.

The BonBini Festival is held on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 8:15pm; advertisements in magazines show that the event starts at 6:30pm, so we arrived early at Fort Z.. (Close to Parliament of Aruba). At the door of the tower was a flyer with the correct time of 7am start time. It was okay for us to wait because there... More

This is a new show. You take a tour bus to the north end of the island (near baby beach.) This is an area that tourist do not normally see. You get tickets for the drink and food booths. They provide authentic Aruban food. There is an area where they have a band and a dance show. It is new... More

This show gives one a reasonable idea of what transpires during CARNAVAL time but, given the choice, go see CARNAVAL. If not, the show is OK, but it really is lacking and you are denying yourself something even by going.