Bells of the Caribbean
2024-11-09 09:00 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Universidad de Puerto Rico – Recinto de Carolina, 2100 Av. Sur,, Carolina, 00984, Puerto Rico
Bells of the Caribbean!

Join us this November for the inaugural “Bells of the Caribbean” in Puerto Rico with Clinician Kathryn Jurado!
Do you want to feel the sun and warm waters of the Caribbean? Please join us at “Bells in the Caribbean” – a new Area 4 ringing event! Join ringers from The Bahamas, St. John, St. Croix, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, and beyond on ​November 9, 2024, at the University of Puerto Rico – Carolina.
Space is limited! Register today!
Bells of the Caribbean Registration
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¡Campanas en el Caribe!
¡Únase a nosotros este noviembre para las “Campanas del Caribe” inaugurales en Puerto Rico con la clínica Kathryn Jurado!
¿Quiere sentir el sol y las cálidas aguas del Caribe? ¡Únase a nosotros en “Campanas en el Caribe”, un nuevo evento de repique del Área 4! Únase a los campaneros de Bahamas, St. John, St. Croix, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico y más allá el 9 de noviembre de 2024 en la Universidad de Puerto Rico – Carolina.
¡El cupo es limitado! ¡Regístrate hoy!
Registro de Campanas del Caribe
¡Regístrate ahora!
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2025 Georgia Spring Ring
2025-02-22 - 2025-02-23 | Perry Methodist Church (Family Life Center), 1009 Main Street, Perry, Georgia, 31069, United States
Ring in the Fun at the 2025 Georgia Spring Ring!
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Georgia Spring Ring, a fun-filled day of massed ringing for both established groups and individual ringers under the direction of clinician Dr. John Behnke.
This exciting event, held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, will be hosted by Perry Methodist Church in Perry, GA, and is proudly sponsored by Area 4 – Handbell Musicians of America. This one-day event includes both massed ringing and ongoing education opportunities for ringers to hone their skills. Lunch will be provided, and a free public concert will round out the day.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to hone your skills, connect with fellow handbell enthusiasts, and create beautiful music together!

Visit the Georgia Spring Ring Page for more information
We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Georgia Spring Ring!

2025 Florida Handbell Festival
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-22 | Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E Brandon Blvd,, Brandon, 33511, United States
2025 Florida Handbell Festival!
The 2025 Florida Handbell Festival will take place March 21- 22, 2025 at the beautiful Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon, Florida, just east of Tampa.
Karen Buckwalter will be our esteemed clinician, guiding participants through a variety of challenging and rewarding repertoire. Karen brings a wealth of experience and inspiration, and she will guide participants through a diverse selection of repertoire, ensuring a fulfilling experience for everyone involved.
This festival promises to be a memorable experience filled with music and community spirit. We invite you to mark your calendars and join us for a weekend dedicated to the art of handbell ringing!
More Information & Registration: 2025 Florida Handbell Festival

2025 Florida Handbell Festival Showcase Concert
2025-03-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E Brandon Blvd,, Brandon, 33511, United States
Florida Handbell Festival Showcase Concert – March 22 at 3 PM!
Experience the joy and energy of massed ringing at the Florida Handbell Festival Showcase Concert, the grand finale of the Florida Handbell Festival! On Saturday, March 22, at 3:00 PM, festival participants will present a stunning performance featuring the music they’ve rehearsed under the expert direction of Karen Buckwalter.
This free, public concert is a wonderful opportunity to witness the beauty of handbell musicand support musicians from across the region. Whether you’re a longtime ringer, a music enthusiast, or simply curious about handbells, this performance promises to be an inspiring and memorable event.
Festival Showcase Concert
March 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM
Nativity Catholic Church, Brandon, FL
Come and celebrate the power of music and community—we can’t wait to see you there!

3rd Annual Olde English District Handbell Festival
2025-10-03 19:00 - 2025-10-04 16:00 | St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Rd. E., Fort Mill, SC, 29715, United States
Clinician: Michael Helman
Cost: $50 festival/$20 reading session
Time: Friday 7 – 9 pm reading/technique session
Saturday 9 am – 4 pm, Mass ring concert at 3:00
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Parish Center
292 Munn Rd E
Fort Mill, SC
Visit www.saintphilipneri.org to register for the festival and reading/technique session.

Bells of the Caribbean
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09 | Universidad de Puerto Rico – Recinto de Carolina, 2100 Av. Sur,, Carolina, 00984, Puerto Rico
Make Music & Memories at Bells of the Caribbean
Join clinicians Brian Childers and Meredith Alequin Fajardo for two unforgettable days of ringing, learning, and island inspiration.

November 7–8, 2025
Carolina, Puerto Rico.
All ringers welcome—bring your energy and your flip-flops – we’ll supply the bells!
Details: https://area4.handbellmusicians.org/2025-bells-of-the-caribbean/
Registration Now Open! https://bit.ly/2025BellsCaribbean

2026 Florida Handbell Festival
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-14 | Sun City Center United Methodist Church, 1971 Haverford Ave., Sun City Center, 33573
The 2026 Florida Handbell Festival returns March 13–14 at Sun City Center United Methodist Church. Ringers of all experience levels are invited to a weekend of music, growth, and connection through massed ringing, workshops, and expert instruction from clinicians Kathryn Jurado and Michael Lamb. Register today and be part of this inspiring statewide event.
Click Here for more information and to register
